Beat the Heat #6: Summer Preparedness
Our next “Beat the Heat” sub-topic focuses on Summer Preparedness. During the summer, weather patterns are known to change quickly – it’s important to stay aware and adapt quickly.
Transdev’s MARTA Mobility Team Receives Commendation Letter from Client
Check out the fantastic commendation letter our Georgia MARTA Mobility team received from their client in recognition of the incredible service, support and on-time performance they provided during the busy July 4th weekend activities. Congratulations to the entire MARTA Mobility team.
Jack Khzouz Honored as Part of New York’s Transportation Top 100
Recently, our Transdev VP of Operations/ NICE Bus CEO, Jack Khzouz, was recognized as part of City & State’s 2023 Transportation Power 100 for New York. Jack was list listed as #91 on this prestigious list. Check out what was said about Jack’s contribution to meeting the transportation needs in the community that is served by NICE Bus.
Beat the Heat #5: OSHA’s Heat Safety App
The next “Beat the Heat” topic highlights a great tool from OSHA. Their Heat Safety App allows those who work outside for extended periods of time to calculate the heat index for their worksite, and based on the heat index, displays a risk level.
Transdev’s Hope Smith Selected for APTA Leadership Role
Hope Smith, Transdev’s Senior Transit Planner/Scheduler for Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE Bus), was recently nominated and selected to join the four-person leadership team on APTA’s Schedule & Planning subcommittee. Congratulations.
Beat the Heat #4: Heat-Related Illness Actions
This week, within our Beat the Heat topic, we are discussing actions to take when dealing with heat-related illness. It’s important to call 911 when you suspect heat-related illness. Remember: first and foremost – cooling is key.
Thoughts on DEI: Do You Have a Perspective or Story to Share?
Our DEI commitment includes creating an environment where people from diverse backgrounds can communicate, work together and understand each other’s needs and perspectives. Throughout the second half of the year, we’d like to continue highlighting some of our employees who come from diverse backgrounds and/or who would like to share their thoughts on DEI or their DEI-related stories.
Bringing Home Awards at Local ROADEOs
Our drivers and mechanics already have lots to boast about considering the importance of their jobs and how, together, they provide people with the freedom to move safely and reliably. But now, two of our teams (Rochester, MN + Fairfax Connector) can boast about being the best of the best after winning their state sponsored Roadeo competitions.
Beat the Heat #3: Signs of Potential Heat-Related Illness
For Week 3 of our Beat the Heat summer theme, we are discussing signs and actions to take when dealing with heat-related illness. Serious symptoms include confusion, altered mental state, slurred speech, loss of consciousness, seizures and hot/dry skin. It’s important to call 911 when you suspect heat-related illness.
Did You Know? July 25 is National Hire a Veteran Day
July 25 is National Hire a Veteran Day. Transdev is proud that many veterans have chosen our company for their second career. Many of the skills veterans acquired while in the military transfer nicely to our business – whether it’s a direct skills transfer (i.e. maintenance etc.) or the softer skills around leadership, teamwork, good communication, and pride in the work done – they all have a place at Transdev.