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News•by Staff•May 22, 2020

Texas' Citibus, Neb.'s StarTran team with Spare to launch on-demand services

The idea behind commingling comes from the aviation space, where multiple tiered passenger groups share the same airplane.

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News•by Staff•May 21, 2020

ZED Digital releases touchless fare validators

The technology can enable continued fare collection, while also enhancing driver and passenger safety.

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News•by Staff•May 20, 2020

VIA, Stagecoach launch demand-responsive service for healthcare workers

The service has the potential to grow and support other NHS trusts across the UK, including in Humberside.

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News•by Staff•May 19, 2020

ViriCiti launches all electric mode tool for BAE Systems

As soon as a bus enters a geofenced area, a signal is sent to the engine to automatically switch off. Once the bus exits the area, the engine will automatically turn back on.

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News•by Staff•May 19, 2020

Wenatchee, Wash.'s Link Transit reaches wireless charging milestone

The wireless charging system was developed by Pa.-based Momentum Dynamics.

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News•by Staff•May 19, 2020

LA Metro taps Transit to replace smartphone app

The partnership is expected to save the agency $240,000 per year in app maintenance and development costs.

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News•by Staff•May 18, 2020

FRA report looks at PTC progress

Work remains as 63.2% of all commuter railroads’ cumulative required route miles were PTC-governed as of March 31, an 8.5% increase since last quarter.

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News•by Staff•May 15, 2020

Vapor offers contactless bus passenger egress

The CLASS® Sensing System enables passengers to exit without touching a tape or bar, handle, or the exit door.

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Articles•May 12, 2020

4 questions transit agencies need to ask themselves in the wake of COVID-19

Government orders to stay at home, social distancing recommendations, and an unfortunate rise in unemployment have meant that transit ridership has plummeted across the globe.

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Articles•May 7, 2020

5 Long-term Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Transit

With this unprecedented crisis will come a new way for transit agencies to operate service and do business on a day-to-day basis. So what might that look like?

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