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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2017

KCATA set to launch new ridehailing service May 1

The one-year RideKC Freedom On-Demand pilot enables customers to call on taxis any day, at any hour, to enjoy everything Kansas City has to offer.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2017

King County Metro, Intersection extend advertising contract

The agency first tapped Intersection in 2005, when, operating as Titan, the company won a competitive contract granting the exclusive rights to sell advertising on its 1,400 buses and facilities

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2017

Pace mourns death of Bolton, former deputy exec. director

He passed away in the early hours of April 15, 2017, after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 69.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2017

CATA CEO Draggoo announces plan to retire

She is currently the longest-serving transit CEO in the nation. Her career with the authority spans 43 years, 32 of them as CATA’s CEO.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2017

Autonomous shuttle to use 'cool tech' to serve people with disabilities

Future capabilities may include directing direct visually impaired passengers to empty seats or training the vehicle to recognize sign language.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2017

Wood to manage transit, rail ops for WSP | PB in Texas

She has broad experience in planning and designing transit projects throughout the state.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2017

ARBOC Delivers Milestone Spirit of Liberty to DART

The 2,500th bus manufactured by the company is part of a 123 bus contract that was awarded in February of this year.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2017

MBTA budget targets reduced spending in three key areas

The budget that was approved unanimously by the Fiscal and Management Control Board directs T officials to find $1 million in savings from The Ride, $5 million from the commuter rail, and $8 million from bus maintenance.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2017

Rapid CEO Varga to leave at the end of contract

He has led the agency through a number of improvements including, tripling ridership from 3.4 million to 11.9 million annual trips.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2017

REV Group acquires Midwest Automotive Designs

The acquisition enhances REV’s product offerings in the commercial segment of its bus division, by adding multiple products for the luxury limousine, charter and tour bus markets.

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