National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Act

Key Points

• This bill would create a National Transit Workforce Center to help public transportation agencies find and train workers. It focuses on frontline employees like bus drivers, train operators, and the mechanics who keep vehicles running.
• A nonprofit organization would run the center and receive government grants to develop training programs. These programs would be available to transit systems in big cities, small towns, and rural or Tribal areas.
• The center would help workers learn how to use new technology, such as electric buses or advanced safety systems. It would also provide data to transit agencies to help them understand hiring trends and how to keep their best employees.
• By improving worker training, the bill aims to make public transit safer and more reliable for the millions of Americans who use it every day. Better trained staff can lead to fewer delays and higher customer satisfaction.

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