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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 23, 2022

Canada’s Sault Ste. Marie Transit Taps Umo Contactless Fare Payment Platform

Umo facilitates contactless fare payment with smart cards and mobile devices, including multi-ride tickets and pass products that are securely validated using QR code technology.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 19, 2022

Chicago's Pace to Add Electric Bus, Partner with UZURV

Beginning August 22, elementary and high school students will also be able to ride Pace, Metra, and CTA for free.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 16, 2022

CATS in Baton Rouge to Launch Umo Contactless Payments

With Umo, CATS riders can plan multi-modal journeys, make contactless payments, receive real-time travel information, and earn rewards through fare capping.

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ArticlesAugust 15, 2022

Fare Capping Is Ushering in the Future of Commuting

When a transit agency offers fare capping and allows customers to pay as they go with their own contactless card or smart device — also called open loop payments — the benefits can multiply.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 12, 2022

TransLink Adds Trip-Planning Touchscreens at 54 transit hubs

The state-of-the-art touchscreens help customers more easily plan their trips and have access to live transit information while travelling on the system.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 12, 2022

Toronto-Area Riders Can Now Pay with Digital Wallets

This new capability enables in-app transactions using Google Pay and Apple Pay.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 11, 2022

Senate Passes the Inflation Reduction Act

The House of Representatives is scheduled to consider the bill on Friday, August 12. If the House passes the bill, President Biden will sign it.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 4, 2022

San Antonio's VIA Expands On-Demand Program

It is the third VIA Link zone to open since the on-demand transit option was introduced in 2019 with a Northeast Zone and grew in 2021 with a Northwest Zone.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 3, 2022

The COMET Names New Director, Operations

Jackie Bowers will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the prime contractor to ensure service is being delivered every day and she will continue to direct the customer experience department.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 3, 2022

NABSA’s Third Annual Report Shows Improved Shared Micromobility

NABSA worked with Toole Design and the University of California Berkeley Transportation Sustainability Research Center to help develop the report.

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