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A rider validating a tap payment on a Masabi validator.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 17, 2026

Biz Briefs: Masabi Teams with St. Louis Metro and More

In METRO's latest installment, we take a look at recent news from Transdev, Hitachi, and more partnerships making headlines across the transportation sector.

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Crowd waiting for LA Metro bus
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 15, 2026

June LA Metro Ridership Surges 2 Million Year Over Year

Total June ridership increased for both weekdays and weekends. Weekday ridership was 953,820, which grew 8.4% from June 2025; Saturdays increased nearly 13% year-over-year to 708,826; and Sundays increased 7.7% to 611,534 from June 2025, according to LA Metro. 

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Transit Industry Rallying for Emily DeVito
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 9, 2026

Act Now to Join Rays the Mark Foundation's Annual Golf Tournament, Fundraiser

This year's tournament honors Emily DeVito, a member of the public transportation family whose story has moved colleagues across the industry — and with only a few foursomes remaining, organizers are encouraging companies and individuals to register soon.

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A green and white Rhode Island Public Transit Authority electric bus.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 9, 2026

RIPTA Celebrates 60 Years of Public Transit Service

The Rhode Island agency is marking the milestone by highlighting service improvements, mobility initiatives, and its vision for the future of transit.

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MTA, State and City Leadership Unveil Plan to Build the Fastest, Best Bus System in NYC History
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 9, 2026

New York Unveils Sweeping Plan to Modernize City Bus Service

Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service identifies 50 priority bus corridors for improvements across the five boroughs and launches the City’s next generation of rapid bus service along five key routes.

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STV Advances CTDOT Fleet Electrification
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 8, 2026

CTDOT Taps STV for Electric Bus Facility Design

The firm will work with CTDOT and RVT to define the facility layout, operational requirements, and long-term flexibility for RVT’s growing electric fleet.

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An image of an American flag waving under a bridge in Los Angeles with palm trees in the sunlight.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 8, 2026

USDOT Awards $170M for Transit Projects in Latest BUILD Grants

Federal funding will support maintenance facility upgrades and other projects aimed at improving transit safety and reliability across the U.S.

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A Master's Motors MM29 shuttle bus
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 7, 2026

Biz Briefs: Master's Motors Unveils New Shuttle Buses, Fare Collection, and More

In this edition of Biz Briefs, we spotlight the latest developments shaping the future of mobility.

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Blue and white graphic with a professional portrait of Nathaniel P. Ford Sr.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 7, 2026

Ford to Leave JTA After More Than 10 Years as CEO

He plans to continue his work advancing innovative mobility solutions to improve the quality of life in communities across the nation. He did not announce specific plans.

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A Hitachi Rail screen on public transit.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 3, 2026

Hitachi Rail Completes Acquisition of Intelligent Transportation Systems Provider Clever Devices

The acquisition expands Hitachi Rail's North American presence and multimodal capabilities, combining rail and bus technologies to deliver more integrated digital solutions for transit agencies.

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