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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 StaffJuly 1, 2015

RideScout acquires GlobeSherpa to advance mobile payment ticketing

Together, the companies will offer multiple transportation options accessed through one platform, with booking and payment integrated to allow for a seamless experience.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2015

Website helps commuters tap multimodal options

CarFreeAtoZ plans trips in a manner similar to Google Maps or Mapquest, but it combines different transit options, such as walking, using the Metro and biking.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2015

UITP 2015 in Milan focused on 'smart' cities, technology

Major event themes on the show floor included efficiency, with the bus industry working to improve fuel economy, in addition to the hybrid, CNG and all-electric buses on display. Safety and smart energy usage were a big focus in the rail industry, while a variety of IT companies presented their latest passenger information, ticketing and payment solutions.  

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ArticlesJune 17, 2015

Transit Contractors Leveraging Tech to Help Fleets Work 'Smarter'

Four executives explain how they work to balance the reality of limited transit budgets with increasing customer service requirements and adapting to growing paratransit service demand.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2015

Tennessee ride-sharing law hailed as model for nation

The bill, which Gov. Bill Haslam signed into law on May 20, appears to block traditional cab services from incorporating app-based hailing of cabs into their business models and also sets up insurance requirements.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2015

Wichita U. changes dorm parking plan, lays off 9 shuttle drivers

Administration created the new transportation system a year ago to try to alleviate crowded campus parking and provide Shocker Hall students with 24/7 access to their cars. University officials said they expect to realize financial savings, as well as make students living in the dorm happier.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2015

Oregon State congestion-reducing parking strategy enters year 2

The key component of the program is a zonal pricing system that charges students, faculty and staff more to park closer to the campus core and less to park further away and shuttle in.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2015

Uber chief touts service as answer to public transportation gaps

Recently introduced UberPOOL, which has multiple passengers and destinations in one ride.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2015

K.C. streetcar to feature high-tech 'Smart City' services

Will include a Wi-Fi network along the 2.2-mile streetcar route,  smart lighting, cameras and sensors, plus interactive digital kiosks that can provide information about local cultural events, food and entertainment, other businesses and city services such as the 311 Action Center, the report said.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2015

Uber updates app for hearing impaired

New features include a flashing screen for trip requests, as opposed to previous audible-only beeps, and the ability to turn off the option for users to call deaf drivers — users will only be able to text them

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