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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2019

GGTI, Bus Advisors LLC announce education partnership

Topics will include safety auditing, financials, Department of Transportation compliance, ADA compliance, growth strategies, and best business practices.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2019

TNCs divert riders from public transit, cost MBTA $20 million: Study

Analysis shows ride-hailing companies add traffic, reduce MBTA ridership, and increase greenhouse gas emissions across region.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2019

VIA's Link service reaches major milestone after first 2 months

The first of its kind service in San Antonio and Bexar County allows transit riders to schedule trips on minivans when they need them.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Amos HaggiagJuly 21, 2019

7 Things shuttle operators need to know about planning, scheduling

Good shifts and rosters can improve driver retention, cost reduction, and passenger service.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2019

DART lands APTA Innovation Award

The award is given to a public transit agency demonstrating innovative concepts in the provision of public transportation services.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2019

NYC ride-sharing study has implications for policymakers

The fact that Uber and Lyft are companies primarily driven by profit raises significant equity concerns.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2019

GreenPower completes delivery of EV Stars to SacRT

This contract also includes three 50kW DC fast-charge stations, to be installed by December 31, 2019

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2019

Transport for London renews ViaVan microtransit service for 3 years

ViaVan has provided more than 7M rides in London and saved 2M vehicle miles by pooling multiple passengers into shared vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2019

Ride-hailing services may be driving up traffic deaths

Arrival of ride-hailing is linked to an increase of approximately 3% in the number of motor vehicle fatalities and fatal accidents, study says.

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ArticlesJuly 15, 2019

A closer look at DCTA’s MaaS contracting model

The agency approved 30 contracts to explore possible mobility options, including bike-share, microtransit, and autonomous vehicles.

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