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News•July 13, 2021

Goodyear Airless Tire First on Autonomous Shuttles

Goodyear announces new development in partnership with Local Motors, Beep and JTA.

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News•July 13, 2021

IndyGo, Allison Transmission Partner to Bring Electric Hybrid Buses

IndyGo received 24 electric hybrid buses thanks to a partnership with Allison Transmission

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News•July 13, 2021

SARTA Joins Calstart's 'Generation Zero' Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Program

The transit agency received Calstart’s prestigious Blue Sky Award in 2020 for being a pioneer in the use of HFC vehicles in the public transit space and for creating the groundbreaking “Borrow A Bus” program that raises public awareness about and generates support for H2 technology.

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News•July 12, 2021

Trans/Air Opens New Ga. Facility

The facility is fully equipped to handle all bus services and maintenance needs. The newest facility joins Trans/Air’s three other locations in Tulsa, Okla.; Goshen, Ind.; and Dallastown, Pa.

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News•July 12, 2021

New York MTA Surpasses 100M OMNY Taps

The agency's contactless payment system, OMNY, continues to gain increased share of overall fare payments. The system is set to replace the MetroCard in 2023.

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News•July 7, 2021

Valley Metro's Plan &Track App Gives Riders Real-Time Trip Info

These are the first enhancements as part of a multi-year program that will also include mobile ticketing, reloadable smart cards, and more modern fare collection equipment.

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News•July 7, 2021

Siemens to Supply Up To 83 Amtrak Railcars

The new fleet will offer modern rail amenities that better serve Amtrak customers.

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News•July 6, 2021

NEORide, Masabi Launch Cash Payments for EZFare Ticketing

With the launch of cash payments, the EZfare mobile ticketing app will be more accessible for transit riders across Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan.

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Articles•July 5, 2021

4 Transit Technologies to Improve the Passenger Experience

The impact of the pandemic has not only created an urgent need to regain ridership, it has also presented a new opportunity: to rethink the passenger experience and the role of mass transit in promoting the health and well-being of our communities.

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