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News•by Staff•May 7, 2019

NY MTA retires last of 80s-era diesel buses, adding more all-electric

The first RTS bus was put into service in 1979 as a demo and eventually served routes in every borough.

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Articles•May 7, 2019

How Operators Can Better Recruit, Retain Drivers

As the industry continues to struggle to identify and keep qualified drivers onboard, retaining the drivers that are already at an operation could often be an overlooked remedy.   

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News•by Staff•May 7, 2019

SamTrans, Via launch new on-demand transportation service

Will use Via's algorithm to match multiple passengers headed the same way, creating a highly affordable, convenient service.

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News•by Staff•May 7, 2019

New Flyer launches autonomous tech program for buses

Will leverage the internet of things to build connectivity in sharing public roadways.

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News•by Staff•May 6, 2019

DCTA approves $2.4M of on-call Mobility-as-a-Service contracts

A total of 37 firms responded to DCTA’s RFP and 31 were selected to become a part of the agency’s MaaS contract mode.

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News•by Staff•May 6, 2019

West Hollywood's 'smart' bus shelter, stop loaded with tech amenities

Both prototypes include innovative interactive features, such as Wi-Fi and USB charging ports.

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News•by Staff•May 6, 2019

RTD's commuter rail line reaches 20M-passenger milestone

The University of Colorado A Line covered more than eight million miles between downtown Denver and Denver International Airport.

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News•by Staff•May 6, 2019

Los Angeles Union Station marks 80th Anniversary

First commissioned in 1933, Union Station was designed by father and son architect team of John and Donald Parkinson.

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News•by Staff•May 6, 2019

MBTA program uses AI to deliver info to blind, low-vision users

Aira connects blind or low-vision users with highly trained sighted agents who provide visual information about the user’s surroundings.

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Articles•Cover Story•May 6, 2019

Transit Increases On-Demand Options for Wheelchair Users

While many have found success expanding mobility options for its paratransit clients, many agencies are now looking to provide that same level of service to those that need wheelchairs and other ambulatory devices.     

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