• Via attended APTA TRANSform 2026, highlighting operational AI, cost reductions and unified transit software as key industry priorities.
• Agencies are deploying AI at scale to improve daily operations while retaining human oversight.
• Funding discussions emphasized replacing low-density fixed routes with microtransit to preserve coverage and lower operating costs.
• Unified platforms enable agencies to reallocate vehicles and drivers across services in response to demand and disruptions.

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