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Elora Haynes

Associate Editor

Elora Haynes is the associate editor for METRO and School Bus Fleet. They previously were on the editorial team of Automotive Fleet.

A blue and white graphic with text reading "2026 Earth Day: How Transit Agencies Celebrated Nationwide."
Newsby Elora HaynesApril 23, 2026

Transit Agencies Mark 2026 Earth Day with Free Rides, Sustainability Initiatives

Agencies from California to New York offered fare-free rides, community cleanups, and new tools to showcase transit’s role in cutting emissions.

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Nashville SC mascot poses in front of a purple WeGo Transit bus.
Photo Galleriesby Elora HaynesApril 22, 2026

Transit Takes Sports Fans Where They Want To Go

In this photo gallery, see how transit agencies and sports teams collaborate to move fans efficiently and enhance the game day experience.

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A light green and blue MST public transit bus parked on grass.
Articlesby Elora HaynesApril 17, 2026

Inside Monterey-Salinas Transit’s New Approach to Ridership Recovery

See how the agency is aligning service with shifting travel patterns, delivering ridership gains while advancing equity across its system.

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Image of Snapdragon Stadium with text reading "Moving Stadium Crowds: Are You Prepared?"
Articlesby Elora HaynesApril 8, 2026

What It Really Takes To Move a Stadium Crowd

Behind every sold-out game is a transit playbook built on data, partnerships, and precision timing to move thousands of fans. Here’s how agencies make it work.

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A look inside the new better Breeze ticket vending machines during installation at Lindbergh Center Station.
Photo Galleriesby Elora HaynesApril 6, 2026

Building Better Breeze: MARTA’s Fare System Rollout in Photos

See how MARTA’s better Breeze system came to life, from construction to installation across stations.

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A white, blue, and black graphic with a black and white image of hands tapping a fare card and text reading "Transit Fare Systems Reimagined."

Why Transit Agencies Are Rethinking the Farebox, and the Technology Behind It

The farebox is no longer just a payment machine. Learn how agencies are using new tech and pricing strategies to rethink how riders pay for transit.

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MTA Chair & CEO Janno Lieber sits with a customer service employee and takes calls.
Newsby Elora HaynesMarch 19, 2026

Transit Agencies Nationwide Celebrate 2026 National Transit Employee Appreciation Day

Agencies across the U.S. honored transit workers on March 18, recognizing the essential roles they play in keeping communities moving daily.

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A black and blue HOLON urban autonomous vehicle on a city street.
Newsby Elora HaynesFebruary 26, 2026

CharterUP Moves to Scale Autonomous Shuttle Deployments Through HOLON Partnership

The partnership aims to accelerate the rollout of electric, high-capacity autonomous shuttles for campuses, airports, transit systems, and more.

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A white Chesco Connect paratransit bus parked outside.
Articlesby Elora HaynesFebruary 9, 2026

Why Chester County Chose Propane To Power Its Demand-Response Transit Fleet

See how the county’s Chesco Connect system is replacing its buses with propane autogas to cut costs, reduce emissions, and support high-demand paratransit operations.

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A woman pushes a man in a wheelchair on a rail platform.
Newsby Elora HaynesFebruary 5, 2026

Free Rides, Civil Rights, and the Legacy of Rosa Parks in 2026

Transit agencies across the U.S. commemorated Transit Equity Day with zero fares and a renewed focus on access and equity.

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