Axel Hellman

Axel Hellman is a transit nerd and cofounder of OurBus, a tech-driven intercity travel company connecting ciites across the Northeast by collaborating with independent local bus operators.

Op/Ed

Opinion: NYC’s Curbside Bus Stops Treat Passengers Like Dirt

Intercity bus companies already pay to use city curbs. A modest increase could help give passengers a better place to wait.

Axel Hellman

September 16, 2026