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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2015

MBTA urged to explore cost saving actions for paratransit

Possible changes presented by MASSDOT's deputy administrator included raising fares to the maximum allowed by ADA and reducing some of The Ride’s overhead costs by partnering with taxis or other transportation companies.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2015

MARTA to privatize paratransit operations, maintenance

MV Transportation will operate and maintain the Mobility fleet. The contract requires the company to keep its on-time performance rate at 90% percent or higher, while at the same time reducing the number of customer complaints and trip requests that are denied

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2015

NY MTA completes 4th phase of Wi-Fi subway service

Transit Wireless has initiated design and construction work on the fifth phase of the seven-phase project to wire all 279 underground MTA stations. When completed, Phase 5 will bring another 37 stations online by mid-2016, including the first stations in Brooklyn.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2015

Texas paratransit agency lays off 59 as company loses state contract

The State of Texas Health and Human Services Commission canceled its three-year contract with TAPS Thursday morning, stating the transit company would no longer provide services for their Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation riders.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2015

CHK America launches digital division for interactive info kiosks

The company’s proprietary Connectpoint® Interactive Touchscreen Kiosks, the first product category to launch among a suite of its new digital products.

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ProductsNovember 12, 2015

Proprietary compressor mount system

This compressor mount system allows for simple belt tensioning, compressor alignment and reduced vibration, and can be customized for various engine bay layouts and compressors. The major benefits are drastically reduced installation time, reduced belt wear, ease of belt maintenance, and reduced noise and vibration.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2015

Ky.'s Lextran extends Transdev contract

The company has provided executive leadership of all aspects of transit management and direction for the Lextran system since 2003, under the oversight of the board of directors.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2015

SEPTA spokeswoman leaving agency to become crime novelist

Jerri Williams, who served in the media relations department for 20 years, is currently shopping her first novel, “Pay to Play.”

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2015

St. Louis Metro testing New Flyer electric bus

The agency has previously tested electric buses manufactured by BYD, Proterra and Complete Coach Works.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2015

Syracuse, N.Y. transit chief, Kobliski retiring after nearly 40 years at agency

In 2006, Centro was named the American Public Transit Association's Best Mid-sized Transit System in North America.

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