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Microtransit Fare Hikes May Hurt More Than Help, Study Finds

New research suggests raising microtransit fares may drive away the riders agencies need most.

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Management
Smarter Maintenance Starts with Risk, Not Routine
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Security and Safety
The Role of AI in Public Safety for Smart Transit Systems
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Management
Solving The Driver Shortage: What Transit Agencies Can Learn From the Trucking Industry
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Technology
METROspectives: CharterUP CEO Armir Harris on Modernizing Mobility

Smarter Maintenance Starts with Risk, Not Routine

Smarter Maintenance Starts with Risk, Not Routine

The Role of AI in Public Safety for Smart Transit Systems

Security and Safety

The Role of AI in Public Safety for Smart Transit Systems

Solving The Driver Shortage: What Transit Agencies Can Learn From the Trucking Industry

Solving The Driver Shortage: What Transit Agencies Can Learn From the Trucking Industry

METROspectives: CharterUP CEO Armir Harris on Modernizing Mobility

METROspectives: CharterUP CEO Armir Harris on Modernizing Mobility

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Driving Change Through Technology

METROspectives: CharterUP CEO Armir Harris on Modernizing Mobility

METROspectives episode with Joshua Schank

Joshua Schank on Transportation Innovation, Risk, and the Future of Mobility

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Managing Complexity: HDR’s Brian Buchanan on Delivering Major Transit Programs

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6 Must-Have Fleet Management Capabilities for Transit Agencies

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Low-Floor vs. High-Floor Cutaway vs. Modified Van: How 3 Accessible Minibus Designs Compare

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2026 METRO Buyer’s Guide & Directory

What You Need to Know About Passenger Wi-FI

7 Key Considerations for Your Fleet Procurement Process

Webinars

The Future of Paratransit: How to Thrive in an Uncertain Era

Mar 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM PDT

The Future of Paratransit: How to Thrive in an Uncertain Era

Mar 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM PDT

Rail

California Expands Public Transit Strategy

Executive Order Aims to Improve Transit Access Across California

The order directs state agencies to streamline transit project delivery, improve coordination, and expand access to bus and passenger rail services across California.

MTA Advances Accessibility Improvements in Brooklyn

New York MTA Leverages Zoning Program to Advance Station Accessibility

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California High-Speed Rail Advances Merced–Madera Construction Procurement

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Amtrak Finalizes Pre-Development Agreement for Penn Station Overhaul

Motorcoach

An MCI J4500 for Rustad Tours

Minnesota's Rustad Tours Takes Delivery of New MCI Motorcoach

The latest addition represents Rustad Tours’ 17th new MCI coach, marking more than four decades of partnership between the two companies.

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Bipartisan BUSES Act Seeks Changes to New York City's Bus Idling Enforcement Program

Endera electric buses for California’s Mendocino Transit Authority

Biz Briefs: Endera Delivers to California, Safety Vision Teams with San Antonio's VIA, and More

Modernizing Mobility with CharterUP CEO Armir Harris