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NewsMarch 10, 2021

Via acquires Remix

The acquisition brings together world class technology solutions to fully support the transportation community in multimodal planning, scheduling, and operating on-demand and fixed route transit, paratransit, and school buses.

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NewsMarch 8, 2021

Via, Jersey City Mark Anniversary, Expand On-Demand Service

The service was launched at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 to complement and extend Jersey City’s existing public transit infrastructure, specifically to fill the existing gaps in public transportation access in the North and South regions of the city.

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ArticlesMarch 4, 2021

Leveraging Digital Signage for Public Safety

During emergencies, digital displays can deliver real-time information, directions, and announcements directly to passengers to enable and enhance transit safety and security.

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NewsMarch 3, 2021

UK’s Stagecoach Taps Optibus for AI Planning Tool

The software is used in more than 450 cities around the world and uses a combination of state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, advanced algorithms, and cloud computing to deliver smarter timetables and networks and keep up with the continually evolving demand for travel.

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NewsMarch 2, 2021

Virgin Hyperloop Vehicle to Make Debut This Fall

The historic Arts + Industries Building will temporarily reopen this autumn for the first time in nearly two decades with the debut exhibition FUTURES, the Smithsonian’s first major building-wide exploration of the future.

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NewsMarch 1, 2021

N.Y.’s NICE Expands Mobile Ticketing With Transit App

Riders can now purchase tickets using the app, which combines fare payment with trip planning, real-time tracking, crowding information, and multimodal connections.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2021

Tracking Results: Enhanced Tamping in SoCal Light Rail Project

San Diego’s Mid-Coast Corridor Transit project hits record speed and efficiency with new rail tamping technology designed to provide more accurate track measurements.

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NewsMarch 1, 2021

La.’s CATS Taps Hitachi America to Enhance Ridership

Under the multi-year partnership, Hitachi America will design and deliver multi-channel messaging and a mobile-wallet technology for the agency's passengers.

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NewsFebruary 24, 2021

Chatham Area Transit to Launch Mobile Ticketing App

The app will allow riders to purchase any bus pass currently available, including half-fare discounted passes and tickets for the agency's paratransit service.

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NewsFebruary 23, 2021

Siemens Mobility to Develop MaaS Platform for the Netherlands

The platform is being developed as an open ecosystem that can be connected to existing apps from joint venture RiVier.

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