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NewsDecember 16, 2020

Lightning eMotors Introduces New Generation 4 Electric Transit Class 3 Van

The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel-cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis.

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NewsDecember 16, 2020

Dayton RTA Launches Cash Payment Option for Mobile Tickets

RTA has also announced the installation of Justride validation units onboard its fleet of buses.

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NewsDecember 14, 2020

LA Metro Launches New Microtransit Service, NextGen Bus Plan

The technology behind this service will allow riders to plan entire trips — both Metro Micro and their bus or train ride — in real-time using a single mobile app, internet browser, or Metro’s call center.

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NewsDecember 11, 2020

Lyft Adds Public Transit Options In-App for Miami-Dade

Lyft now shows time, route, and price information from Miami-Dade Transit and Tri-Rail.

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NewsDecember 9, 2020

National Express Transit, GATRA Launch New Microtransit Service

The team has also partnered with Spare for the program, which will serve the tri-town area of Franklin, Foxboro, and Norfolk, Mass.

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NewsDecember 9, 2020

Utilimarc Introduces Business Intelligence Platform for Enterprise Fleets

The integrated platform syncs with users’ data sources and provides real-time information with a picture of how their fleets are performing.

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NewsDecember 8, 2020

Amtrak Adds New Digital Payment Options

Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal are now available when checking out on the Amtrak mobile app and website, offering users an alternative to traditional credit and debit card payments.

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NewsDecember 8, 2020

APTA, Transit App Unveil New Ridership Trends Dashboard

Transit’s team also analyzes route-level and system-wide origin-destination data, to provide transit agencies with up-to-date information about rider demand in its Transit Dashboard.

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NewsDecember 4, 2020

NJ Transit Selects 4 Companies To Develop High-Tech COVID-19 Solutions

Solutions to be tested include air purification and antimicrobial light to combat COVID-19.

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NewsDecember 2, 2020

Sound Transit Light Rail Trains Now Running on Clean Energy

The accomplishment is made possible through an innovative agreement with Puget Sound Energy to purchase wind energy directly from the utility’s Green Direct program.

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