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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 StaffMay 19, 2016

Uber program encourages Bay Area apartment tenants to explore transportation options

Residents of the Parkmerced apartment complex who don't have cars will receive a monthly $100 stipend as a way to encourage “car-free living.” At least $30 a month must be used on Uber, with remaining going on a Clipper Card.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2016

Honolulu rail officials say safety top priority

Each of the train’s four cars will be equipped with surveillance cameras and staffers will be able to monitor the train at a control center in Waipahu. But a proposal regarding transit police has not yet been brought forward.

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ArticlesCover StoryMay 16, 2016

How to Involve Seniors, People with Disabilities to Make Your Transit System More Accessible

Transportation systems are encouraged to welcome seniors and people with disabilities who want to have a role on advisory committees, who provide input into local planning activities, and who volunteer as mentors or peers to other riders.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2016

Uber to launch ADA-friendly service in Chicago

The new rides, offered through a two-tiered product called UberAccess, will let customers request wheelchair-accessible vehicles or rides helmed by drivers with special training.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2016

moovel N.A., TriMet launches RideTap pilot

The agency's tickets app users can now find a nearby Lyft or car2go within the app’s navigation drawer to help them get to and from their public transit stop.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2016

Wichita Transit to add beacon technology to bus stops

After this initial application, the new insights will drive the development of a mobile application specifically tailored for blind or visually impaired riders.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2016

Zipcar, ODOT and Amtrak launch multimodal connectivity program

'Zip and Ride' program will place Zipcars within walking distance of three Amtrak Cascades train stations (Portland Union Station, Salem Station, and Eugene Depot) and promote more connected, cost-effective travel options for train riders.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2016

Honolulu takes delivery of first railcar

The four car train, manufactured by Hitachi Rail Italy, is a key component of the first driverless rail transit system in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2016

Robotics co. secures $2M to deploy autonomous campus shuttle

Auro Shuttles are equipped with lasers, camera, radar and GPS providing it a complete 360-degree vision under all environmental situations.

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ArticlesMay 2, 2016

Transit partners with ridesharing services to create multimodal options

Not long ago, companies like Uber and Lyft were considered a threat to public transportation, but now, many cities and transit agencies are starting to work with these ridesharing services to create more multimodal options for their customers.

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