What Does it Mean to be a Pride Ally?
In honor of Pride Month, we want to ask you "What it means to you to be a “Pride Ally”. Feel free to share your thoughts, stories, examples etc. with us.
Pedestrian Safety #7: Distracted Pedestrians
Cell phones, social media, balancing work and home are just a few reasons why it seems more and more people are distracted these days. Don’t be a distracted pedestrian. The consequences aren’t worth it.
New Partnership with SamTrans Launches New Microtransit Service
This week, we launched our new partnership with the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) and began operations of their microtransit service called Ride Plus. We are addressing a long-term need in the East Palo Alto and Half Moon Bay areas by providing on-demand microtransit services to passengers in areas where access to fixed bus routes had been challenging.
Recognizing Juneteenth: June 19, 2023
Juneteenth celebrations have been happening across the United States for years. For those of you who may not be familiar with the origins of Juneteenth – the day represents the oldest known nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865.
Pedestrian Safety #6: Right Turn Awareness
This week’s Pedestrian Safety subtopic offers some key tips to keep in mind and mistakes to avoid when making a right turn. Remembering the basics will help ensure that your right turn will occur safely and without incident.
Happy Mechanics Day to all our Maintenance & Utility Professionals!
Happy Mechanics Day! Thank you for all you do to keep us rolling. Our safe, reliable service truly begins with you! In honor of the day, at Transdev, we choose to celebrate all our maintenance and utility professionals today.
Planning to Travel? Beware of “Juice Jacking”
With summer vacations on the horizon and potential work travel on the schedule, it’s important to understand some risks associated with charging your devices at free, public USB port charging stations, like those found in airports and hotel lobbies.
Pedestrian Safety #5: Rock & Roll in Your Seat
Prior to turning the vehicle, operators should physically “rock and roll” forward and back in the driver’s seat to see around their windshield post, mirror heads and other obstructions to the front or the side of their vehicle.
PRIDE Month Kicks Off June 1st
Pride Month is celebrated annually in June in tribute to those involved in the Stonewall Riots of June 1969 and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) Americans. During the month, at Transdev we will be highlighting LGBTQ+ trailblazers who have forged their own path forward. In some cases, they have or are making an impact on transportation, but regardless they all stand for equity and equality.
Mental Health Awareness: Practice Preventive Mental Health Care
Taking care of your emotional health is as important as taking care of your physical body. There is such a thing as “preventive mental health,” just like there is preventive physical health. Preventive mental health lowers stress and builds resilience for when the going gets tough.