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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2025

Ohio’s COTA to Waive All Transit Fares During Extreme Temperatures

Fares will be waived for the remainder of each day in which the heat or cold advisory or warning is declared. This applies to COTA’s fixed-route bus service, Mainstream services, and COTA//Plus.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2025

Florida Association Program to Promote Public Transit Statewide

The multimedia, multi-pronged effort will raise awareness of transit’s ability to provide greater mobility for Floridians.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 16, 2025

Biz Briefs: Connectpoint, FlixBus, Masabi, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 9, 2025

Biz Briefs: Zonar, May Mobility, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 8, 2025

FTA Report Finds Public Transit Ridership Up 17% Nationwide in 2023

The increase reflects more Americans choosing to take buses, subways, light rail, and other modes to travel to work, school, services, and weekend activities across the country and came as transit agencies better understood ridership needs following travel pattern changes during the pandemic.

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Go!Bus electric vehicles
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 7, 2025

Michigan's The Rapid Welcomes First Fully-Electric Vehicles

New electric vehicles are joining The Rapid’s Go!Bus paratransit fleet in Grand Rapids Michigan.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2025

Forest River Announces Management Updates

Effective immediately, Forest River Inc. will be led by co-CEOs and a CFO, allowing the company to continue its commitment to delivering products and services, while addressing the unique needs of its diverse business divisions.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2024

RIPTA Extends 'RIde Anywhere' Paratransit Pilot Program

Under the RIde Anywhere Pilot Program, qualified Rhode Island residents can request curb-to-curb service for locations within the state that are outside of the three-quarter-mile radius.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2024

MBTA Teams with Spare to Automate Paratransit Service

The collaboration provides cutting-edge paratransit technology and services to customers of one of the largest transit systems in the U.S., enhancing accessibility in customer-facing software and communications, efficiency, and the experience for individuals with disabilities who rely on paratransit services.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2024

Detroit Chief Announces Departure

Michael Staley, first came to DDOT in June 2022 with a single mission: to lead and fix the city’s terribly broken paratransit system, which was plagued by unreliable service and customer complaints.

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