Topeka Metro’s new general manager hopes to bring change to city’s transit

Topeka Metro’s new general manager is crossing county lines to serve in his new position with hopes of bringing change to the city’s transit service.

During an announcement Monday naming Robert Nugent as Topeka Metro’s new chief, Jim Ogle, chair of the Topeka Metro board of directors, said Nugent was chosen because he understands customer service.

“He impressed me and the other members of our board by his thoughtfulness, his intuition, his ability to bring all the tremendous experience he’s gained in transit management over the past many decades and apply it to the questions and concerns we have for the future of Topeka Metro,” Ogle said.