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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2019

NJ TRANSIT awards New Flyer $65M contract for new artic buses

This purchase is a “one for one’’ replacement of NJ TRANSIT’s aging articulated bus fleet as it reaches the end of its expected service life.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2019

London's light rail network to use automatic braking system

Work began on the feasibility of introducing this new safety measure shortly after a tragic crash in Croydon in November 2016.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2019

Masabi partners to bring mobile ticketing to Japanese transit market

Japanese trip planning service Jorudan will integrate the Justride mobile ticketing SDK into its transit apps.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2019

Chicago Transit expands Wi-Fi availability

Has continuous 4G coverage crossing 22 miles from O’Hare airport through tunnels and platforms of the Red and Blue Lines.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2019

METRO opens Call for Papers for BusCon 2019

The show returns to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Sept. 23 to 25.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2019

Report finds 62% of Portlanders view e-scooters positively

Based on this evaluation, the bureau also announced a one-year pilot program that will bring e-scooters back to Portland streets this spring.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2019

Voith appoints new director of rail for North America

Garrett Goll has 10 years of experience in the rail industry.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2019

New dispatch system gives 'ready window' to UTA paratransit users

This new program eliminates the guesswork for riders, allowing them to walk outside right as the bus arrives.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2019

LILEE Systems talks advances in autonomous transit at S.F. event

Company founder/CEO Dr. Jia-Ru Li will be delivering the keynote address at Innovation Without Borders event on January 15, 2019.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2019

MARTA's GM/CEO calls for $100B investment in mobility, tech

Jeffrey Parker said we need a “moonshot for transit,” to ensure metro Atlanta’s growth as a world-class region.

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