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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 1, 2025

How Two Transit Agencies Are Using Tech to Put Riders First

Now recognized with METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Technology and On-Demand Transportation, respectively, Auburn Transit and GCTD are demonstrating to the industry how artificial intelligence and flexible, rider-centric transit systems can not only address existing problems but also lay the foundation for the future of mobility.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2025

Florida's PSTA Teams with Spare to Launch AI-Powered Call System

With Spare AI Voice, riders using PSTA’s Access and Mobility on Demand services will be able to book rides, check trip status, or cancel reservations without waiting on hold.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 25, 2025

SEPTA, MetroLink Tulsa Redefine Paratransit Through RideCo Partnership

With SEPTA Access in Philadelphia and LinkAssist in Tulsa, both agencies partnered with RideCo to transform outdated systems into cutting-edge, AI-powered services, earning them each a METRO Magazine Innovative Solutions Award.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 21, 2025

WeDriveU’s President/CEO Erick Van Wagenen Talks Contracting and More

Erick Van Wagenen, president and CEO of WeDriveU, recently appeared on an episode of METROspectives for a candid discussion about the company’s evolving mission, how contractors can add value to public agencies, and more.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 20, 2025

Boston's MBTA, AlphaRoute Redefine Paratransit Efficiency with NDSP Optimization Breakthrough

Because of the increase in efficiency, cost savings, and more, the MBTA and AlphaRoute have won one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Paratransit.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2025

San Diego MTS Ridership Continues Growth

The transit agency recorded 81,181,071 boardings during Fiscal Year 2025 (July 2024–June 2025), a 7.1% increase from the 75,663,343 trips taken in Fiscal Year 2024.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2025

Minneapolis' Metro Mobility Taps UZURV for On-Demand Paratransit Service

Metro Mobility is the paratransit service for the Twin Cities metropolitan area, including the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and surrounding communities in Minnesota.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2025

Michigan Transit Agencies Run Nearly 500 Buses on Propane Autogas

With approximately 500 propane transit buses now deployed across more than 15 agencies statewide, Michigan is driving advancements in mobility while reducing environmental impact and operating costs.

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White GEM Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle parked in a handicap space with ramp extended for wheelchair access.
Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2025

Waev Launches New ADA-Compliant Vehicle

Waev’s new GEM WAV combines ADA-compliant accessibility with electric mobility, offering a versatile, low-speed transportation option for communities, campuses, and service providers.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 14, 2025

Biz Briefs: A New Paratransit Launch, Nova in Calgary, and More

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

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