METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

New Mobility

Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2017

San Diego MTS, NCTD launch moovel mobile ticketing app

In the first phase, day passes, 30-day passes and COASTER one-way tickets will be available for adult passengers. Future phases will include discounted fares for youth, seniors, and disabled.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2017

New Lyft service mimics mass transit with fixed routes

The new feature, which is being tested out in San Francisco and Chicago, is an extension of Lyft’s carpool service, Lyft Line

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2017

AC Transit launches Flex service pilot project

The pilot’s design employs smaller 12 seats buses (each fully-ADA compliant with Clipper Card readers and fare boxes) and offer riders the choice of which existing Line 275 bus stop they would like to begin and end their travel.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2017

Valley Metro extends 5-year rail service contract with ACI

The company began service operations for Valley Metro Rail prior to the opening in December 2008 and has expanded from the original 20 miles to include six new miles of extensions in 2015 and 2016.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2017

NC By Train partners with 11 transit systems to connect the last mile

Starting March 18, the NC By Train transit pass will be available at no additional charge to passengers on board the Piedmont and Carolinian trains in select cities.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2017

Capital Metro, RATP Dev hosting autonomous shuttle demonstration

The demonstration, which will be held March 16 to 17 on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin, is designed to illustrate how Capital Metro and RATP Dev are working together to provide new and innovative ways for people to move around Austin, while helping to reduce emissions that can damage the environment.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2017

N.C.'s CATS looking to add mobile ticketing for light rail line

Plans to begin testing the app in the spring, and hopes it will make it easier for it to partner with rideshare companies like Uber on so-called “first mile/last mile” trips.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2017

moovel, Capital Factory venture to help foster mobility growth

MobilityX will provide mobility and transportation focused startup companies access to experienced mentors from Capital Factory and Daimler executives, who will give valuable feedback and make introductions to other industry executives.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 9, 2017

Jacksonville hosts Easy Mile autonomous vehicle demonstration

More than a hundred people attended the event to learn more about the future of the Skyway and take a ride in a vehicle that utilizes next generation autonomous vehicle technology.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2017

MBTA looking to outsource maintenance, save $26M annually

The move is the latest effort by the transit system to reduce costs through outsourcing.

Read More →