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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2018

NY MTA unveils 'first-of-its-kind' bus performance dashboard

The data on the bus performance dashboard is based on farebox, GPS, and other information and can be filtered by borough; types of service, such as local/limited, express, or Select Bus Service; and time periods, such as weekday peak or off-peak hours.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

Driverless Uber vehicle strikes, kills Ariz. woman

The vehicle was in autonomous mode with a human safety driver at the wheel when it struck the woman, who was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk, according to area police.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

Syncromatics, Enplug to showcase digital signage partnership at DSE 2018

Transit authorities around the country are installing digital displays on buses and in bus shelters to provide real-time information to passengers.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

APTA, industry leaders oppose Administration's deep cuts to public transit

The Administration offered cuts to crucial programs that fund public transit infrastructure to pay for their proposed infrastructure plan.

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Articlesby Alex RomanMarch 19, 2018

Q&A with Lextran GM Carrie Butler

METRO Magazine’s Managing Editor Alex Roman spoke to Butler about Lextran’s day-to-day challenges, its alternative-fuels program, and how the lack of federal funding could impact the agency and the community it serves.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

Nova Bus names new VP for North American Sales

In his 25 years of experience, Ray Little has held several executive-level positions at the firms where he has worked.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

Lyft faces accessibility discrimination lawsuit in San Francisco

The case alleges Lyft directly violates the law by not providing an equal and accessible transportation option to all.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

Charlotte Area Transit launches LYNX Blue Line extension

The 9.3-mile extension, coined the Blue Line Extension (BLE) during construction, continues the alignment north from the previous terminus stop at 7th Street Station and now culminates at UNC Charlotte’s main campus.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2018

New Flyer advances 3rd-year installment of 100 SEPTA hybrid-electric buses

The hybrid diesel-electric Xcelsior buses support SEPTA’s “SEPT-AINABLE 2020” program, focused on achieving sustainability through a “triple bottom line” approach that includes the natural environment, healthy communities and workforce, and economic vitality.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2018

Calif.'s Palos Verdes Transit provides a vehicle to learning, independence

Each student has a physical or mental disability that requires a specialized learning curriculum. Some of the children board the bus on their own; others require assistance or are elevated onto the bus using the wheelchair lift.

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