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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2017

Uber to integrate with Transit app to connect users with public transportation

Now, when an Uber rider marks a transit stop as a final destination, a card will pop up showing departure times for various modes of transportation.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2017

MCI delivers Commuter Coaches, J4500s to Texas, Canada

The first five Woodlands Township MCI Commuter Coaches were delivered in December of 2015, followed by 10 more coaches in March 2016, while Banff's Brewster Travel Canada has added 20 J4500s in 2016 and 2017.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2017

UITP hosts first ever global 'hackathon' at Summit in Montreal

The event, a new initiative from the UITP Foundation Youth for Public Transport, brought together computer programmers, designers, developers, and more to collaborate on innovative and sustainable solutions to transport problems.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2017

Waymo, Lyft partner to test autonomous vehicle tech

Meanwhile, Uber is in a legal battle with Waymo over allegations that it is using stolen trade secrets for its self-driving car program.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2017

APTA, GIE Objectif strengthen partnership to promote sustainable mobility

The agreement is designed to encourage the sharing of beneficial experience and mobility practices, develop innovation, and facilitate transition from private vehicles to sustainable mobility, especially in major cities.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2017

UCLA students choose Uber, Lyft and bus system to get to and from campus

While some students find BruinBus less convenient because it is a bit slower than using ride-hailing apps, UCLA officials say 85% of riders on the free system are students and that ridership is not decreasing.  

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2017

moovel North America launches new contactless fare platform at UITP

Fare Connect combines the power of moovel’s proven mobile ticketing software with the speed and simplicity of contactless technology to make boarding convenient and simple.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2017

Cummins recommends 2 products for optimized engine performance

The announcement comes after significant internal testing concluded both Power Service products meet the company's requirements, becoming the first fuel additive products that Cummins has ever officially recommended in the marketplace.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2017

Karsan to unveil first Buy America bus at UITP World Global Transport Summit

Having successfully completed Altoona testing, the 40-foot, environmentally-friendly CNG-powered vehicle is currently completing FMVSS/CMVSS certification and will be ready for sale before the end of 2017.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2017

Proterra launches new diagnostic tool, cold weather package

A virtual mechanic, the Diagnostic Tool provides access to most of the vehicle’s operational features, including monitoring of the overhead charging system.

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