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NewsFebruary 9, 2021

Denver RTD Launches App to Streamline Microtransit Service

The app allows customers to book the agency’s FlexRide service and see connections with bus and rail in real time.

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NewsFebruary 9, 2021

Long Beach Transit to Deploy Smart Lighting, Real-Time Signage

Urban Solar, in partnership with OutdoorLink and Papercast, will equip the agency's bus stops with remotely managed lighting systems that feature real-time bus arrival information.

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NewsFebruary 5, 2021

Landline Taps Icomera for Onboard Entertainment System

The advanced X-Series gateway sets the stage for The Connected Journey, delivering a significantly improved operator and passenger experience.

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NewsFebruary 3, 2021

iTransitNW Turns to Connexionz for Real-Time Info

In the last year, Connexionz has welcomed cooperative purchases off the contract from Grant County Oregon (People Mover), City of Pendleton, Asotin County PTBA & Lewiston Transit System, and Kayak Public Transit.

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NewsFebruary 3, 2021

Academy Bus Teams with Masabi, Moovit to Launch New Mobile App

The app will offer complete mobile-based route planning, pay, and ride capabilities for Academy’s daily commuter routes between New York City and destinations in both New York and New Jersey.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Paul ComfortFebruary 2, 2021

New Year, New Opportunities: The State of the Transit Industry in 2021

The outlook is not rosy and bright for our industry. Unless there is significant expansion of federal operating dollars for public transit in the U.S. and Canada, there could be severe and potentially permanent retrenchment in service plans around the nation.

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Photo GalleriesJanuary 29, 2021

A Look at New Flyer's Automated Bus

New Flyer of America Inc. unveiled its Xcelsior AV™ automated transit bus, now in motion at Robotic Research LLC (Robotic Research) in Maryland.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2021

New Flyer, Robotic Research Unveil Heavy-Duty Automated Bus

The Xcelsior AV™ unveiling follows New Flyer’s launch of its Automated Technology Program first announced in May 2019, and the subsequent announcement of partnership with artificial intelligence and automation leader Robotic Research also announced in May 2019.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2021

Bustang, Masabi Partner to Launch Mobile Ticketing App

This new cash-free, contactless, and COVID-safe mobile ticketing app offers an upgrade to current ticketing options by enabling Outrider passengers to purchase and display tickets directly on their smartphones.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2021

HDR-Gannett Fleming Team Win TTC Line 2 Subway Contract

The team will provide advisory, planning and engineering services on the capacity enhancement of TTC’s Line 2 subway in Toronto.

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