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Announces New Member Referral Program for Month of October

CHICAGO, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Today, Shift Transit, a leading mobility operations company and day-to-day operator of the Bike Chattanooga bikeshare program, announced it was spearheading a new member referral program for the Bike Chattanooga bikeshare program. The launch of this campaign coincides with record-breaking ridership and membership gains for the 8-year-old bikesharing service.

For the month of October, for each newly purchased Bike Chattanooga pass or membership on the PBSC/CycleFinder app, the pass holder will receive a unique code to refer a friend to try bikeshare with a free daily pass. A daily pass, valued at $8, gives riders unlimited 60-minute, station-to-station trips for a 24-hour period. The referral program is being launched at a time when bikesharing has become recognized as a great way to remain active and commute on one’s own terms in the midst of COVID-19, while also being able to maintain social distancing.

Since March, the Bike Chattanooga program has remained open, accessible, and safe for all to use. The service has distributed more than 200 free annual memberships to frontline workers, while seeing a 62% usage increase in stations adjacent to medial facilities between April – September. In addition, between January – September, the service has broken a number of system records including:

• 62% Y-o-Y increase in the number of subscriptions sold
• 27% Y-o-Y increase in ridership
• 27% Y-o-Y increase in miles travelled

«We are thrilled to see the record-breaking success of the Bike Chattanooga program in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic,» said Ben Taylor, Director of Transportation Operations for the City of Chattanooga. «It’s clear that Chattanooga residents and visitors have come to rely on the program as a vital transportation lifeline and we are grateful to be able to partner with Shift Transit to safely provide this service.»

A significant source of these gains has been the service’s 55 electric bikes. With e-bike sales surging across the country, Bike Chattanooga has also benefitted from the growing interest in electric transport. To date, the Bike Chattanooga e-bike fleet has seen a 97% increase in usage Y-o-Y, representing 36% of all system trips.

For more information, visit www.BikeChattanooga.com

About Shift Transit

Shift Transit is a leading provider in shared mobility operations, managing 25,000 mobility assets on a daily basis. Shift Transit offers clients a robust suite of services, including vehicle maintenance, repair, recharging/refueling, rebalancing, marketing and sales, and government relations support.

For more information, visit www.shifttransit.net

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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The University of Pittsburgh football team will wear Makana masks to best protect its student-athletes, coaches and team personnel during air travel this season. The Makana mask, developed by Dr. David Mathews and donated to Pitt Athletics by Makana, functions as a closed system (no valve) with a functional two-way filter to protect even the most vulnerable populations from airborne pollutants.

«The Makana mask uses state-of-the-art technology and high-quality materials to provide the best possible protection,» said Dr. Freddie Fu, chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC. «I am proud of the relationship between Pitt and Makana and thrilled that this innovative new mask is going to help keep the Panthers safe during air travel.»

Pitt and UPMC Sports Medicine followed every CDC and UPMC guideline in place before ultimately choosing Makana masks to enhance student-athlete and staff safety during these unprecedented times. The Makana mask is not a N95 respirator mask, but rather as Dr. Mathews says «a mask that truly protects the wearer and those around them.»

«I did my residency in orthopedics at the University of Pittsburgh, where I often treated Pitt athletes, and of course I became a fan,» said Dr. Mathews. «Years later, it feels great to be able to provide these masks to Pitt athletes to keep them as safe as possible when they travel, especially by plane, for games in these unusual times. Makana masks were developed to provide a more effective, more comfortable, and reusable alternative to disposable surgical masks for anyone in situations with pollutants, pathogens or questionable air quality. With a global pandemic interfering with so many aspects of our lives, I’m delighted that our company can play a small part in the great tradition of Pitt football. Hail to Pitt!»

Additional information on the Makana masks is available at www.makanausa.com.

Makana
At Makana we are humanitarians first and innovators second. In the beginning, we set out to design an anti-pollution mask for at-risk populations in developing nations; something we rarely worry about in the United States. We wanted to create a washable reusable facemask; improving comfort, function, and performance while reducing unnecessary waste. We designed our mask to protect the most vulnerable populations from airborne pollutants. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we collectively agreed to make sure that our masks could be worn all day, every day. Our mask protects the wearer and everyone around them, using a simple two-way filter to capture bacteria and virus particles. With countless color options and four unique filters to choose from, the Makana facemask the most user-friendly protection available for everyone no matter where they live, work or play. Makana making the world a healthier place one breath at a time.

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GREENSBORO, N.C., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The 25 World’s Best Workplaces stood out for creating globally exceptional employee experiences, high-trust relationships and workplaces that are fair and equal for all. The Volvo Group’s ranking is especially impressive given the historic challenges of the past year.

«Every day and across all of our 12 great brands, our employees are engaged in developing sustainable future solutions that are essential for any society to prosper,» said Martin Weissburg, president of Mack Trucks and Chairman of Volvo Group in North America. «Connections and meaningful work inspire people to work harder for their colleagues and their customers. It’s what motivates our team to go that extra mile.»

Many Volvo Group entities around the world received Great Place to Work certification in 2020, including Volvo Financial Services in Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Sweden, U.K. and the U.S., as well as Volvo Penta in the U.S., Volvo Construction Equipment in Argentina, Volvo Group Brazil and Volvo Group Italy.

«We are truly honored and deeply humbled to be receiving this award,» said Marcio Pedroso, president of Volvo Financial Services, where almost 80% of employees work in a market recognized by Great Place to Work. «Our winning culture thrives on open dialogue, equality and fairness. This creates opportunities for employees that are important to their personal growth and engagement at work.»

While some companies boast an inspiring purpose, innovation, or a strong culture with growth opportunities and fair compensation, it is the combination of these offers that has set the Volvo Group apart for more than 90 years. 

«The workplace culture we’ve fostered is anchored in treating others with respect and inviting everyone to contribute to the innovations that have been the hallmark of Volvo Penta through the years,» said Martin Bjuve, president and CEO of Volvo Penta of the Americas.  «I am especially proud of our strong record of creating an environment that embraces diversity and inclusion throughout our company.»

Volvo Group employees are also deeply passionate about making a difference in the community, which has been more important than ever during the pandemic. A few ways the company supported front-line heroes and people in need worldwide include:

• Monetary donations to Red Cross International and the United Way;
• Producing and donating personal protective equipment (PPE) to local healthcare professionals in Europe, North America and China;
• Donating R&D expertise for ventilator development in the U.S. and electric motors for ventilator production in Belgium;
• Offering free meals to truck drivers delivering essential supplies in Poland and the U.S.;
• Donating groceries to unemployed and migrant workers and their families in South America;
• Food and laptop donations for families and for students in the U.S.; and
• Free truck deliveries of needed supplies to several charities with local and global reach.

«Congratulations to the World’s Best Workplaces. These organizations not only have succeeded at creating a high-trust, inclusive, global culture, they have met the historic challenges of the past year with inspiring, deeply human responses. In the worst of times, the World’s Best have given us hope for a better future,» said Michael C. Bush, CEO Great Place to Work.

Great Place to Work identifies the top organizations that create great workplaces around the world with the publication of the annual World’s Best Workplaces list. To be eligible for the World’s Best Workplaces list, a company must be named to five or more national Best Workplaces lists, have 5,000 employees or more worldwide, and at least 40% of the company’s workforce (or 5,000 employees) must be based outside of the home country. Companies also receive additional credit for their efforts to successfully create an excellent workplace culture in their worldwide locations. Candidates for this year’s list appeared on lists published in 2019 and 2020.

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase customer uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. The Volvo Group is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, employs 104,000 people and serves customers in more than 190 markets. In 2019, net sales amounted to about $45.7 billion. Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.volvogroup.com.   

For further information, please contact Mary Beth Halprin, Volvo Group North America, phone- 336-389-2375, email mary.beth.halprin@volvo.com.

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