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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2020

Cummins re-purposes engine filter media for N95 medical masks

The first mask prototypes using Cummins’ donated media were assembled by University of Minnesota teams in March as part of an initiative to provide masks to healthcare systems in the region.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2020

CharterUP stepping in to aid motorcoach industry

The Bus Provider Assistance Program, which aims to provide advice and assistance to bus companies in need during the coronavirus pandemic, will be free of charge for three months.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2020

Join METRO for 'Talking transit through COVID-19 & Beyond'

The webinar, taking place April 7 at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern, features Morgan Lyons of Lyons Creative, The Rapid's Andrew Johnson, and the Port Authority of Allegheny County's Katherine Kelleman.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2020

Fla.'s PSTA completes installation of driver safety shields

A total of 202 buses are now equipped with the protective barriers.

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ArticlesMarch 31, 2020

How can public transport be more resilient to pandemics?

Depending on the status of coronavirus in your city, you will be working to minimize complex risks so that everyone working in and using public transport is safe.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2020

ViaVan introduces dynamic mobility solution for essential workers in Berlin

From March 25 to April 19, the BerlKönig will suspend regular operations, and the service will exclusively provide free on-demand rides for medical and nursing staff during night-time hours.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2020

Local distillery supplies hand sanitizer to GRTC

More than 100 gallons of liquid sanitizer were picked up from Reservoir Distillery, helping GRTC staff reporting to headquarters maintain proper personal hygiene practices.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2020

New York MTA to distribute 75K masks to frontline workers

Personal protective equipment, including masks, continues to be mandatory for certain positions and duties across the agency and will continue to be provided in these instances.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2020

DCTA expands microtransit service in response to COVID-19

The agency introduced the new on-demand transit zones as a replacement for fixed routes with low ridership and long wait times.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2020

GM partners to mass produce critical care ventilators

Across all manufacturers, there is a global backorder of critical care ventilators capable of supporting patients fighting COVID-19.

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