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Bus Refurbishment and End of Life Extensions of Transit Assets in Today’s Landscape | Webinar by MTB Transit Solutions Inc.

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25 Sep 2024
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Bus Refurbishment and End of Life Extensions of Transit Assets in Today’s Landscape | Webinar by MTB Transit Solutions Inc.

Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Meeting Location: Webinar

Session Type: Fireside Chat

Topic Description

This webinar will dive into the economical, operational, and environmental benefits of midlife refurbishment. The session will also introduce our new end-of-life extension program available for transit authorities. With the rapidly changing transit landscape today, asset management programs are as important as ever to operate a safe and cost-effective transit system. Join the webinar to learn from experts at MTB Transit Solutions who have been providing refurbishment services to transit authorities in Canada and US for over 40 years.

Objective 1: Learn about the process and benefits of “Mid-Life Refurbishment” from a financial and operational standpoint.
Objective 2: How and why refurbishment has been adopted by other transit authorities.
Objective 3: Why “End-of-Life Extension” of transit authorities existing assets is worth the investment to assist with potential procurement challenges.

Presenters

Tom Glover, SVP – Sales & Marketing, MTB Transit Solutions
Tom has over 40 years of experience in the Canadian transit industry, primarily with Orion Bus and MTB Transit Solutions, where he held key management roles in operations and sales. Throughout his career, he has been a strong advocate for public transit and a valuable resource for transit authorities and vendors alike. Tom is currently serving as a member of the OPTA board of directors.

Dave Partington, Dave Partington Transit Consulting
With over 45 years of transit fleet maintenance and facilities experience at TTC, YRT, and TOK Group, Dave is a proven leader with extensive hands-on knowledge. He has managed multi-million dollar budgets, led the operational design of award-winning facilities, and championed innovative technologies, including electric buses and solar-powered solutions. At TOK, he spearheads electric bus integration, including leading the replacement of the Billy Bishop Airport Shuttle fleet. Dave has also collaborated extensively with consulting firms like WSP and Dillon on various projects.