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NewsJanuary 28, 2022

D.C. Metro Faregate Installation Nearing Milestone

To assist customers with the transition, beginning March 1, the old farecards will no longer be accepted at fare vending machines in stations, fareboxes on buses, parking facilities and retail locations.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2022

BC Transit, Cubic’s Umo Roll Out Contactless Payment Capabilities

With Umo’s mobile app and reloadable smart card, BC Transit will also offer pre-paid stored value and pass products so that riders can easily purchase with a mobile device, new web portal, or retailer and board simply by scanning their mobile device or tapping their card.

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NewsJanuary 26, 2022

AVTA All-Electric Buses Reach 7M Miles

Since August, AVTA has been receiving and placing into service their zero-emissions, high-capacity commuter coaches from MCI. Over the next few weeks, AVTA will receive the 20 electric commuter coaches necessary to retire the remaining diesel commuter fleet.

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NewsJanuary 26, 2022

COTA Board Approves Low Income Fare Pilot Program

The program will add low-income customers to those who already are eligible for 50% discounted fixed-route fares through COTA’s new account-based fare management system.

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NewsJanuary 25, 2022

Private Firm Now Providing Security at San Diego MTS Stations

The new security team began patrolling Trolleys, buses, and transit centers on Jan. 1. By the end of the month, about 190 Inter-Con officers will have joined the MTS security personnel on the ground.

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NewsJanuary 25, 2022

Savannah's CAT Names New Executive Director

Faye DiMassimo brings more than 40 years of experience with federal, regional, and local public entities, as well as the private sector in the development, management, and delivery of multimodal transportation programs.

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NewsJanuary 25, 2022

ABA’s Marketplace Makes Successful Return to Live Event

ABA was able to provide attendees with networking and education sessions, as well as a business floor.

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NewsJanuary 21, 2022

FTA Awards $11M in TOD Grants

FTA’s Pilot Program for TOD Planning supports local planning and strategies to increase transit access and encourage ridership through mixed-use and mixed-income development near public transportation projects.

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NewsJanuary 21, 2022

Transdev Launches Operation of StanRTA Transit Services

"The S" is the brand of the newly formed Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority which was put together to improve operations in Stanislaus County.

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NewsJanuary 19, 2022

Study: Annual Boston T Fare Evasion Costs Could Rise by More Than $30 Million Under AFC 2.0

A Pioneer Institute study warns that insufficient fare enforcement could drive up the T's announced evasion cost of $30 million under AFC 2.0.

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