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Reducing annual driver turnover by 20%

See how crew scheduling software helped Chapel Hill Transit cut split-shift duration 60% and lower driver turnover 20%, proof that better bus driver roster software keeps operators happy.

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Long split shifts are one of the biggest reasons bus operators struggle to keep drivers. In this interview, Joe McMiller, Deputy Operations Manager at Chapel Hill Transit, shares how his team used our transit scheduling software to cut split-shift duration by 60%, improving driver retention and easing recruitment in a competitive labor market.
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