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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2016

Transdev's San Francisco paratransit contract extended

The contract also includes providing paratransit services using 112 SFTMA vehicles. Transdev employs more than 200 people in San Francisco and the Brisbane Operations Center located south of the city.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2016

Public transit users reduce crash risk by more than 90%, APTA study says

In the study, “The Hidden Traffic Safety Solution: Public Transportation,” authors reveal that transit-oriented communities are five times safer because they have about one-fifth the per capita traffic casualty rate (fatalities and injuries) as automobile-oriented communities.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2016

San Antonio VIA unveils next generation shelters, enhanced walkability

The City of Kirby will be among the first in VIA’s 14 member cities to feature solar-powered lights installed in nine new VIA bus shelters.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2016

MBTA selects 'Best Transit App' winner

The selection committee's unanimous vote for Transit App echoes the sentiment of the tens of thousands of Boston transit riders already using it every day.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2016

FTA announces $211M in grants for new buses, facilities to improve bus service

Sixty one projects in 41 states, the Virgin Islands, and Indian Country will receive a share of nearly $211 million to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase transit buses and related equipment, and construct bus-related facilities.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2016

Transdev to provide first mile, last mile solutions in Tampa

Will deliver innovative digital solutions to open new public transit access for Tampa residents needing a ride.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 7, 2016

Transdev taps Rich Davey as VP, business development

Serving as Secretary/CEO of the Massachusetts Port Authority, and in Gov. DeVal Patrick’s cabinet, Davey led numerous initiatives to improve multiple aspects of transportation for the 6.7 million residents of Massachusetts.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 7, 2016

Dallas DART deploys CHK America's ConnectPoint kiosk at airport

Touchscreen technology allows for intuitive interaction with the information to explore transit options and to create specific routes, including an overview of entire routes, next departure times as well as detailed local mapping for each stop.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2016

REV Group to unveil newly designed Krystal at BusCon 2016

The new design falls on the heels of Krystal’s relocation to Imlay City, Mich., home to one of REV Bus Group’s production facilities. During BusCon from Sept, 19 to 21, REV will showcase this all-new redesigned luxury bus at Booth #727.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2016

Australia begins testing of self-driving electric bus

Built by the French company NAVYA SAS, the $250,000 RAC Intellibus can shuttle 11 passengers and is capable of a 28 mph speed.

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