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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2025

NJ TRANSIT Unveils First of 175 New Flyer 40-Foot Buses

Since 2018, NJ TRANSIT has authorized the purchase of more than 1,400 buses, representing a total investment of over $1.7 billion.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2025

New York MTA Announce Fare Change Modifications

The changes are being proposed following an extensive public comment period in which 1,378 comments were submitted from customers, advocates, and elected officials across the service area.

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ArticlesSeptember 29, 2025

The World Cup Stress Test: Are U.S. Cities Ready for Potential Gridlock?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to be one of the most significant public events in North American history, with the tournament expanding from 32 to 48 teams and matches scheduled across 16 cities.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 29, 2025

Biz Briefs: Stadler, Clean Energy, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2025

Santa Clara VTA Breaks Ground on Microgrid Charging Project

The Cerone Microgrid Project pairs bus charging infrastructure with solar panels and a microgrid, which stores electricity onsite in large batteries and can keep buses accused in the event of a major blackout.

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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 25, 2025

Inside Look: LYT Redesigns Platform for Smarter Transit Management

METRO Executive Editor Alex Roman recently had the opportunity to speak with LYT’s Founder and CEO, Timothy Menard, about how the company’s updated product came about and its potential impact on the public transit industry.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2025

Cleveland RTA to Order 6 More Siemens Railcars

The board approval is another step toward fulfilling the contract agreement with Siemens Mobility for the total purchase of 60 Siemens Model S200 railcars, which will then replace GCRTA’s existing fleet of heavy and light rail trains.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2025

Nashville's WeGo, INIT Team for Contactless Fare Payment

Riders can now pay fares with a simple tap using a contactless credit card, debit card, or mobile wallet, such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay, directly on the fare validator.

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ArticlesSeptember 22, 2025

How Transit Systems Are Embracing Smarter, Cleaner, and More Convenient Interfaces

The shift has given rise to a new frontier in passenger convenience, where Human Machine Interface technologies are not only functional tools but also critical touchpoints for satisfaction and safety.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2025

Via, Waymo Partner to Bring Autonomous Ride-Hailing into Public Transit

Chandler, Arizona, will be the first city to benefit from this framework, integrating Waymo’s service into the city’s Chandler Flex microtransit service.

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