Transit agencies peddle used vehicles, parts online

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The transit authorities are resorting to online auctioning to do away with the out-of-service vehicles and to earn some extra income. The New York City Transit has been actively following this practice to sell away NYCT' s retired fleet of Redbird subway cars and benches. The other selling option is the usage of eBay as practiced by the Milwaukee county Transit System.

Financial management, Finance, Company financing, Online auctions, New York, New York. Transit Authority, Online auction

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Careers in transit: money isn't is it?

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Factors, which affect staff of public transit when compared to private transit, are presented. The study, which was conducted by Monster.com and METRO regarding payments to higher transit officials in US and Canada, is presented.

Executive changes & profiles, Personnel administration, Transportation, Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, Transportation Programs-Total Govt, Transportation Services, Support Activities for Transportation, Mass Transit Programs, LOCAL AND INTERURBAN PASSENGER TRANSIT, Officials and employees, Compensation and benefits, Transportation industry, Comparative analysis, Public transportation, Transportation occupations

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A new approach to connecting with riders, increasing Web traffic

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The use of Websites as a low-cost medium for boosting public awareness and maintaining good customer relations for the transit authorities is presented. The effectiveness of the new medium is described.

Marketing procedures, Services information, Local and Suburban Transportation, Local Transit, Urban Transit Systems, Services, Marketing, Company Web site/Web page, Web sites (World Wide Web), Web sites, Company marketing practices, Customer relations

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