IndyGo, Allison Transmission Partner to Bring Electric Hybrid Buses
IndyGo received 24 electric hybrid buses thanks to a partnership with Allison Transmission
IndyGo received 24 electric hybrid buses thanks to a partnership with Allison Transmission
The transit agency received Calstart’s prestigious Blue Sky Award in 2020 for being a pioneer in the use of HFC vehicles in the public transit space and for creating the groundbreaking “Borrow A Bus” program that raises public awareness about and generates support for H2 technology.
The facility is fully equipped to handle all bus services and maintenance needs. The newest facility joins Trans/Air’s three other locations in Tulsa, Okla.; Goshen, Ind.; and Dallastown, Pa.
The agency's contactless payment system, OMNY, continues to gain increased share of overall fare payments. The system is set to replace the MetroCard in 2023.
These are the first enhancements as part of a multi-year program that will also include mobile ticketing, reloadable smart cards, and more modern fare collection equipment.
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The new fleet will offer modern rail amenities that better serve Amtrak customers.
With the launch of cash payments, the EZfare mobile ticketing app will be more accessible for transit riders across Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan.
The impact of the pandemic has not only created an urgent need to regain ridership, it has also presented a new opportunity: to rethink the passenger experience and the role of mass transit in promoting the health and well-being of our communities.
The new product is ideal for environments with high humidity, condensation, splashing or sprayed liquids, dirt, dust, airborne particulates, and more.
The Cubic Transportation Systems study, “2021 MaaS Survey,” features responses from 135 global transportation industry stakeholders, members of associations and alliances, agency executives, and mobility technology providers.
With mobile ticketing, riders will have one more way — alongside Lyft rideshare and car rentals — to access reliable and efficient transportation in the Las Vegas region.
METRO spoke with several suppliers of these technologies about their latest offerings for the transit industry — providing insight on how these systems work and how they can help benefit long-term passenger safety.
In a recently completed report, CTE concludes that a nationwide fleet transition is feasible by 2035, at a cost of between $56.22 billion and $88.91 billion.
Alstom and ENC secure technology and vehicle contracts, respectively, while Phoenix Motorcars hits an EV milestone and Smart Eye acquires Affectiva.
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