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News•by Staff•June 1, 2015

ASV names John Walsh VP, sales, for bus division

In his new role, he will lead all sales for ASV commercial, transit and school bus companies and report directly to Kent Tyler, president of ASV Bus & Mobility Group.

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News•by Staff•June 1, 2015

SEPTA investing $44M in paratransit vehicles, services

The board also approved a new advertising policy, following a March 11 ruling that SEPTA had to accept a controversial bus ad featuring Hitler because the agency had previously accepted other political and controversial ads on public issues.

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News•by Staff•June 1, 2015

First Transit wins 3 paratransit contracts

Will provide services in DuPage, Ill. and Roseville and Burnsville, Minn. In addition to ADA Paratransit service, the company will also provide several Non-ADA Paratransit services for Pace in the DuPage County communities.

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News•by Staff•June 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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News•by Staff•June 1, 2015

Pa. agency taps National Express for paratransit

The system, which was previously operated by separate human service programs, has been plagued by problems since the Westmoreland County Transit Authority took over its operation two years ago.

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News•by Staff•May 29, 2015

Hyperloop developer wants to offer free trips during off-peak hours

CEO Alhorn, who says that he took inspiration for his pricing strategy from video games that use a freemium model, wants "to make [Hyperloop] something you use every single day many times."

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News•by Staff•May 28, 2015

Subway under Las Vegas strip among proposals to reduce gridlock

Other projects included in the draft of the Transportation Investment Business Plan include a double-deck tunnel under McCarran International Airport to connect Russell Road east and west of the airport and possibly provide a light-rail link to the Strip line, the report said.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•May 27, 2015

[Photos] Chicago Transit Authority courtesy campaign features common customer complaints

Chicago Transit Authority launched its new courtesy campaign May 2015, which aims to encourage riders to be considerate of other riders. The campaign, featuring a series of messages to be placed on buses and trains, reflects some of the most commonly heard complaints from riders about the behaviors of fellow public transit passengers.

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News•by Staff•May 22, 2015

Sec. Foxx receives WTS 'Diversity Leadership' award

The WTS Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award is given to individuals who exhibit extraordinary efforts or initiatives in facilitating professional opportunities for women and minorities and contribute significantly to the promotion of diversity, inclusion, and multi-cultural awareness.

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News•by Staff•May 22, 2015

Apple to introduce transit maps to iOS9

The directions would offer the ability to plan trips, getting estimated travel times for bus, train and subway transit methods.

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