Transit app launches Montreal’s First Mobile Fare Solution for ARTM
The fare, which includes free transfers during a 120-minute period, is valid on Montreal-area buses operated by the four regional transit agencies: exo, RTL, STL, and STM.
The fare, which includes free transfers during a 120-minute period, is valid on Montreal-area buses operated by the four regional transit agencies: exo, RTL, STL, and STM.
Under the contract, the company will upgrade and maintain the camera systems and host the back-office solution for violations processing, customer service, and court support.
Built to National Express’s Platinum standard, the 35-foot BYD ADL Enviro400EV offers extra legroom for up to 65 seated passengers as well as USB chargers and free Wi-Fi.
The Fare Enforcement Diversion Program will offer reduced fines, a community service option in lieu of payment, and a new appeal window.
This is the second time in five years and the third time in the agency's history to receive the award.
CEO Rick Leary announced temporary layoffs in April in the wake of a historic ridership drop caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting shut down of schools and non-essential businesses.
Bruce Landsberg, who has served on the National Transportation Safety Board as vice chairman since August 2018, was re-appointed to the position on Aug. 21.
The organization credits the tech for a reduction of nearly 25% in insurance claims costs and the mitigation of insurance premium increases because of improvements in claims resolution and driver training.
In her role, Jennifer Fehribach will oversee the operations and maintenance of the fixed-route bus, paratransit, and vanpool divisions.
With the Transit app, those waiting for a bus can get information showing that a particular bus has “many seats," “some seats,” or “very limited seats.”
AIM grant recipients will deploy new transportation technologies and services, including microtransit, vehicle automation, integrating ride-hailing services with transit, and contactless fare payments.
The regulatory reform allows rail testing vehicles to move without stopping along the track, potentially decreasing passenger and freight train delays associated with routine inspections.
One bill requires all new transit bus purchases starting in 2029 to be zero-emission buses, while the second would create contracting incentives for agencies to procure these buses from manufacturers that utilize labor from high-need communities within New York State.
The agency selected the company’s H 40 EP electric hybrid propulsion solution to power 27 new GILLIG buses and will be a lead fleet partner for Allison’s revolutionary new electric hybrid product, eGen Flex.
Based on the percentage of drivers with a prior incident on their records, Insurify identifies bus, postal, and truck drivers as the best, and valet, limo, and delivery workers as the worst.
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