The Cost Structure of Bus Repair at Everett Garage

The Field Lab partnered with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to examine the cost structure of bus repair operations at the Everett Garage and associated feeder garages.

Project Partner

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)

Project Summary

Students worked with MBTA operational and financial data to analyze labor, materials, and workflow costs associated with bus repair activities across multiple facilities.

Areas of Focus

The team examined repair workflows, labor allocation, material usage, cost drivers across garages, and variation in repair-related expenditures within the MBTA bus maintenance system.

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