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MOIA America Teams with Beep to Grow US Footprint

Through the strategic partnership, MOIA America will provide MOIA’s turnkey autonomous mobility solution. This includes purpose-built, autonomous-ready ID. Buzz vehicles equipped with the self-driving system developed by Mobileye, as well as operator training and enablement.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2017

First Transit wins LADOT Dash bus contract

In keeping with their leading position in leveraging technology to enhance passenger, driver, and road safety, will also transition the DASH fleet to the Mobile Eye® Shield Plus collision-avoidance system.

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ArticlesDecember 6, 2017

Kansas City's Starter Streetcar Line is Sustainable, 'Smart' Endeavor

Since voters green-lit the project by approving its major funding source in 2012, some $1.7 billion in economic development has initiated around the 2.2-mile streetcar line.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2017

Colorado celebrates 'Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Day'

Declaration reinforces initiatives like Panasonic’s connected vehicle partnership with the Colorado DOT, as well as acknowledge EasyMile for their North American headquarters grand opening.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2017

COTA to interview three candidates for CEO post

The new leader of the transit agency likely will determine if COTA remains a bus company, implements light rail or takes advantage of its SmartColumbus connection.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2017

Mayor unveils LA Metro '28 by 28' Olympic transportation projects initiative

Seventeen projects already are slated for completion before 2028, of which four are Measure R funded and 13 are funded by Measure M. Eight additional accelerated project schedules are deemed “aspirational.”

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ArticlesDecember 1, 2017

Publisher's Perspective: Transit seeking ways to combat declining bus ridership

This past May, I discussed factors that may be contributing to a disturbing trend in recent years — declining bus patronage — and ways to combat it.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2017

EasyMile, partners to integrate driverless tech into full-size bus

Technologies to be integrated into the bus include, safety controls, navigation software, cybersecurity protocols, and deployment processes.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2017

Keolis renews contract to operate Europe's largest on-demand service

Patronage on the Fileo network is expected to increase by more than 70 percent by 2023.

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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2017

First Vehicle Services secures City of Arlington, Texas fleet contract

The contract is for fleet management, maintenance, and repair for the City of Arlington’s entire fleet of more than 850 vehicles, including city pool cars, police, and fire and emergency rescue units.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2017

Helsinki Metro opens rail expansion featuring landmark stations

The extension comprises eight stations, each distinguished by original design by Finnish architects.

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