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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2018

Laketran expands propane fleet to improve efficiency

One of those strategies is transitioning the 85-bus Dial-a-Ride fleet from diesel fuel to propane.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2018

First Transit partners with the Minn. DOT, EasyMile, 3M to demo SAV

First Transit is offering rides on the shared autonomous vehicle in Downtown Minneapolis to demo capabilities in winter weather.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2018

Transdev to run autonomous shuttle pilot in Jacksonville

The pilot program will focus on the long-term feasibility of implementing autonomous transit into existing and planned routes along the city’s downtown riverfront.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2018

NY MTA approves $1.4B purchase of 535 new railcars

As part of the contract awarded to Kawasaki Rail, the new subway cars will be built in New York and Nebraska. 

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2018

World’s largest subway system goes cashless, adopts QR code

On average, as many as 10 million people, more than Hong Kong’s population, take the Shanghai subway.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2018

UK city submits plans for 'very light rail' innovation center

Research will explore ways to reduce the weight and cost of carriages and track to provide a cheaper alternative to heavy rail and metro systems for connections between suburban and rural areas.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2018

Apple, Google employee shuttles rerouting after attacks

At least five Apple shuttles had their windows smashed with either rocks or a pellet gun while transporting employees on Highway 280.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2018

Governor orders NJ Transit audit

The audit will include a review of NJ Transit's finances, leadership structure, hiring process, and customer service.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2018

North American Bikeshare Assoc. names president, VP, secretary

For the first time, the organization is led by all women in the roles of executive director, president, VP, and secretary. Out of a 15-person board, six are women.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2018

Musk's Boring Co. presents L.A. tunnel plan

The plans for the privately funded transportation tunnel underneath the Westside of the city were presented at a council meeting on Monday.

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