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Richard Wade

Richard Wade is an author, public-service professional, and founder of NextStop Training And Consulting LLC. Drawing on experience from bus and light-rail operations through training, supervision, and management, he writes practical transportation career guides and accessible educational books for young readers.

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Careers in public transportationPreparing for a transportation careerWhat new bus operators should expectPassenger service and professionalismMoving from frontline operations into leadershipMaking complex topics easier for young readersIndependent publishingEducational uses of artificial intelligenceThe future of public transportation

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