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Private contractors and autonomous shuttles pitched as tools to boost efficiency and last‑mile service
Summary
Private operators and transit agencies told the subcommittee that contracting and new technologies — including micro‑transit and autonomous shuttles — can improve efficiency, expand service and address first‑mile/last‑mile gaps, but witnesses urged federal safety and workforce guardrails.
Private contractors and agency leaders told the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit that contracting and new mobility technologies can help expand service and lower costs, while reiterating the need for federal rules to protect safety and workers.
Matt Buderbaugh, CEO of RATPDev USA and board member of the North American Transit Alliance, described private…
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