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NewsFebruary 3, 2021

Keolis to Operate Loudoun County Transit's Bus Services

The five-year contract further strengthens Keolis’ multimodal presence in Virginia, where it currently operates a bus network and the Virginia Railway Express commuter rail.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2021

Buttigieg Confirmed as Transportation Secretary

The Senate on Feb. 2 approved Pete Buttigieg as the nation’s 19th U.S. transportation secretary.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2021

King County Metro Adding 20 More 60-Foot Electric New Flyers

The agency's long-term commitment, first announced January 2020, is to achieve a 100% zero-emissions fleet powered by renewable energy no later than 2040.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Paul ComfortFebruary 2, 2021

New Year, New Opportunities: The State of the Transit Industry in 2021

The outlook is not rosy and bright for our industry. Unless there is significant expansion of federal operating dollars for public transit in the U.S. and Canada, there could be severe and potentially permanent retrenchment in service plans around the nation.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2021

Fla.’s PSTA Rolls Out 4 New Electric Buses

The agency estimates it will save about $20,000 a year in diesel fuel costs with each electric bus.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2021

The Rapid Names New CEO

Deborah Prato will bring over 30 years of public sector experience to the role, including 10 years of executive team experience in public transportation.

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Photo GalleriesJanuary 29, 2021

A Look at New Flyer's Automated Bus

New Flyer of America Inc. unveiled its Xcelsior AV™ automated transit bus, now in motion at Robotic Research LLC (Robotic Research) in Maryland.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2021

New Flyer, Robotic Research Unveil Heavy-Duty Automated Bus

The Xcelsior AV™ unveiling follows New Flyer’s launch of its Automated Technology Program first announced in May 2019, and the subsequent announcement of partnership with artificial intelligence and automation leader Robotic Research also announced in May 2019.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2021

Bustang, Masabi Partner to Launch Mobile Ticketing App

This new cash-free, contactless, and COVID-safe mobile ticketing app offers an upgrade to current ticketing options by enabling Outrider passengers to purchase and display tickets directly on their smartphones.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2021

Analysis Shows Public Transportation Industry Faces $39.3B Shortfall

While the much-needed initial rounds of emergency funding through the CARES Act and CRRSAA provided transit agencies across the nation with relief, transit funding needs continue to grow due to ongoing losses of ridership, fare revenue, and state and local tax revenue.

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