In this episode of Bus Tech Talk, Co-Hosts Mark Hollenbeck, business development manager at Complete Coach Works, and Alex Roman, Executive Editor at METRO, are joined by Cecil Blandon, director of maintenance at AC Transit in Oakland, California. Our conversation was so in-depth that we’ve split it into two parts
In Part 2, Blandon takes a deeper dive into AC Transit’s maintenance program, sharing insight on managing multiple vehicle types and propulsion systems, how his team is trained using advanced tools like augmented reality, and the role collaboration plays across the industry.
Topics include:
• Working with various types of vehicles and propulsion systems
• Training his maintenance team, including the use of augmented reality
• Providing employees opportunities for growth
• The importance of industry collaboration