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Apr142015 by Lori JethaNo Comments

Giving Back & Remembering a Friend

This past weekend, Seon’s Transit Division Sales Manager, Mike Bismeyer participated in the 3rd annual Cody’s Run in Norman, Oklahoma. The run was started in 2013 by Cody Ponder, a Seon customer and friend from Cleveland Area Rapid Transit (CART) – University of Oklahoma, who was then battling esophageal cancer. Cody passed away later that year, but the run has lived on as a way of giving back to the community that he lived in. Cody’s run is a 5k dedicated to helping the Stephenson Cancer Center and Oklahoma Cancer Patients. (more…)

Feb172015 by Vlada TereninaNo Comments

Dealing with Difficult Passengers on Board: Strategies, Practices, and Resources

Stop Violence Against Drivers, Transit

Approximately 2,000 assaults against transit operators happen in Canada each year, says a report published by the Canadian Urban Transit Association. Drivers in the USA are under the same risk of violent attacks. As the government, transit agencies, and transportation associations work to improve the situation, we would like to share some of our insights, resources, and examples to help protect operators and even prevent assaults from happening in the first place. (more…)

Jan82015 by Vlada TereninaNo Comments

The Bus Operator Toolbox: Conflict Resolution and Communication Strategies That Can Save Lives (Part 2)

Stop Violence Against Drivers, Transit

Today we are glad to present the second part of our interview with Bill Parsons, a recognized expert and trainer in personal safety, who shares the best strategies and techniques for prevention of on-board assaults. (more…)

Jan62015 by Vlada TereninaNo Comments

The Bus Operator Toolbox: Conflict Resolution and Communication Strategies That Can Save Lives (Part 1)

Stop Violence Against Drivers, Transit

When we launched our Stop Violence Against Drivers campaign, many customers mentioned the importance of good bus driver training to help prevent on-board assaults. (more…)