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Articles•November 23, 2016

New Maintenance Forum, Expanded Product Showcase Bolster BusCon 2016

The event, held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Sept. 19 to 21, featured an expanded show floor and educational sessions touching on everything from electric buses to how to implement a succession plan.

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News•by Staff•November 22, 2016

Bombardier signs 8-year contract with Montreal's AMT

The contract is valued at approximately $246 million and took effect Nov. 18.

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News•by Staff•November 22, 2016

Running public transportation using the Swiss watch approach

Transportation agencies get too focused on vehicle types and moving trains and forget that the customer just wants to get where they want to go, easily, consistently, and quickly, an expert says.

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News•by Staff•November 22, 2016

Chariot launches advance-ride reservation for commuters

Previously, the only option was to grab a ride ad-hoc shortly before departure, an option which will continue to be offered alongside advance scheduling, the report said.

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News•by Staff•November 22, 2016

Cubic receives $4.8M contract mod. to enhance Maryland fare system

The upgraded system will provide the MTA with the opportunity to accept new payment methods, such as mobile payments, as well as add new features, including a new customer web portal and an integration path with third-party transport services in the future.

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News•by Staff•November 21, 2016

Healthcare tech co. partners with Lyft to provide rides to surgery, rehab

PeerWell will now include transportation scheduling at select hospitals across the country.

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News•by Staff•November 21, 2016

Software company to begin testing self-driving cars in Boston

nuTonomy will begin testing its self-driving Renault Zoe electric vehicle before the end of the year in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park in the Seaport section of the city.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•November 21, 2016

[Photos] BusCon 2016 Show Floor Highlights and Products

A look at the BusCon 2016 show floor, which included 80+ vehicles, Indy Car champ Helio Castroneves and more.

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News•by Staff•November 18, 2016

Calif. city installs 56 new Tolar Manufacturing Co. bus shelters

The City of Lynwood's custom shelters will feature a variation on Tolar’s Signature Sunset Series line and include curved sunroofs, custom branded steel strap bus benches, and trash receptacles.

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News•by Staff•November 17, 2016

Helsinki looks to app to reduce car usage

The app, called Whim, provides users with the best route to get to their destination, whether it’s by bus, train, or car.

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