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A blue and white graphic with examples of Transit's mobile interface and text reading "How the Transit App Redefines Car-Free Travel."
Technologyby Elora HaynesNovember 3, 2025

How the Transit App Is Redefining What It Means to Move Without a Car

Over a decade after launching in Montreal, Transit has grown into one of North America's most trusted mobility apps, proving that technology can make cities more human, not just more efficient.

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Technologyby Arthur TayNovember 3, 2025

Ticket Validation Hardware Secures Payments for a Smoother Transit Ride

Ticket validators and readers play a crucial role in processing fares quickly and securely. Along with their convenience comes the responsibility of protecting passenger payment data from cyber threats.

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Technologyby Alex RomanOctober 30, 2025

MV Transportation’s Cris Kibbee on How AI Is Redefining Retention, Safety, and Service Planning in Transit

Kibbee sat down with METRO Magazine Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss how MV is using AI to help reshape what is possible at its many properties.

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A blue SMRT Microtransit bus.
Managementby Elora HaynesOctober 27, 2025

How Santa Maria Regional Transit Became a National Model for Smart, Sustainable Mobility

From all-electric buses and real-time data analytics to an autonomous security robot, SMRT is showing how smaller transit systems can lead the way in modernization.

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Paratransitby Alex RomanOctober 16, 2025

Designing Transit for an Aging America: A Conversation with SilverRide’s Jeff Maltz

SilverRide recently published a blog by its CEO/Founder, Jeff Maltz, “The Crucial Link of Aging in Place: Transportation That Works,” which explored how accessible, reliable mobility can make all the difference in helping seniors maintain independence.

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A rickshaw parked between two red transit buses in India.
Managementby Elora HaynesOctober 13, 2025

What India's Everyday Public Transit Reveals About U.S. Challenges

From efficiency to culture, a rickshaw run in India reveals people-centered lessons for building stronger American transit.

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Motorcoachby Alex RomanOctober 8, 2025

Driving Toward a Greener Future: A Conversation with Panorama Tours’ Michelle Petelicki

In this conversation, she shares how her company is putting sustainability into practice, how motorcoaches are stepping up during moments of crisis, and why events like the FIFA World Cup could be pivotal opportunities for the industry.

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Managementby Staff and News ReportsOctober 6, 2025

Safety, Accessibility Key for FTA's Molinaro

Federal Transit Administrator Marc Molinaro recently addressed the crowd at the APTA's TRANSform Conference, which was held Sept. 14 to 17 in Boston.

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Busby Staff and News ReportsOctober 2, 2025

METRO, School Bus Fleet Mark Successful 2025 PTTX & SBFX Events

The Public Transit & Technology Exchange (PTTX) and School Bus Fleet ConneX (SBFX) convened in Scottsdale, Arizona, this year from Sept. 22-24, 2025, as separate but co-located events.

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Technologyby Alex RomanOctober 1, 2025

Building LA’s Gondola to Dodger Stadium

METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sat down with David Grannis, Executive Director of Zero Emissions Transit, on a recent episode of METROspectives to talk about the project’s history, technology, community impact, and future.

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