The Growing Need for Reliable Transit

With increasing populations and limited infrastructure, communities across North America recognize the critical need for better transit options. Citizens acknowledge the need to improve transit options and "hope here's further investment" and "better town-to-town public transit", especially when "population increase" and "transit is the only way we can scale infrastructure to meet this demand".

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The Challenge of Shifting to Sustainable Transit

People write that in dense urban areas, integrating solutions like "bikes and public transit" can offer significant benefits, but "most Canadians find that concept foreign to them". That happens because riders find transit not reliable.

Common complaints include:

• Late or inconsistent buses
• Limited availability between towns
• Long wait times and complicated routes

Addressing these challenges requires innovative solutions that prioritize reliability, efficiency, and user experience.

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The Impact of Service Cuts on Ridership

Transit agencies facing low ridership are often forced to make service cuts, resulting in:

• Fewer routes
• Longer wait times
• Poorer coverage

These reductions make transit less reliable and less valuable for riders, creating a cycle of declining ridership. As David Cooper, principal at Leading Mobility, warns:

‍"Cutting service is a death knell because people will only use transit if it is reliable and affordable."

If ridership drops, revenues drop, and then more cuts follow". "It's great we're getting these investments (for transit development), but you actually can't materialize the benefits of these investments if the cities actually can't afford to run it".

And www.cbc.ca reported in August 2024 "A new analysis warns that Canada's major cities are struggling to keep their transit systems running, and says public transit is heading for a "downward spiral" unless major new streams of operating revenue open up." "If operating revenue challenges are not addressed, a downward spiral for public transit service in Canada is inevitable," the report says. So one of the goals of our company, especially in suburbantransit, is to help transit agencies to increase ridership.

And there is a demand. People are writing about "very limited or non-existing options between cities and towns throughout the country", but as "buses are always late", "most Canadians... find the concept of getting around without a car to be completely foreign to them".

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The Karsan eJEST: A Game-Changer for North America

Damera offers the Karsan eJEST, Europe’s #1 electric minibus, designed to transform suburban and first-mile/last-mile transit. Key advantages include:

• Cost-Efficiency: Smaller size, reduced maintenance costs, and full capacity utilization.
• Electric Operation: 6–8 hours of operation on a single overnight charge, with fast-charging options.
• Charging Flexibility: Compatible with simple Terra DC Wallbox chargers and advanced inductive charging systems.
• Passenger Comfort: Features such as Wi-Fi, USB chargers, HVAC, ramps for accessibility, and 4-wheel suspension for a smoother ride.

Coupled with advanced, user-friendly software, the eJEST empowers transit agencies to implement on-demand ride systems and deliver a modern, reliable transit experience.

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Partner with Damera

Transform your transit operations with Damera. From advanced electric minibuses to on-demand software solutions, we are committed to helping transit agencies succeed. Contact us today to learn how we can support your transit goals and improve mobility for communities across North America.