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While Citymapper released newly unlocked features that will help users, Solotech announced its latest partnership.
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Citymapper, Solotech, and the Milwaukee County Transit System recently announced news from their respective companies.
Citymapper's app will now give all users access to features that make it easier to prioritize safety on their journeys.
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Citymapper announced the release of newly unlocked features that will help users.
The app will now give all users access to features that make it easier to prioritize safety on their journeys. The newly unlocked features, previously only available with a CLUB subscription, help users select the best option.
The move immediately follows Citymapper’s acquisition by Via in March of 2023 and is part of the company’s commitment to expand access to the Citymapper app.
As an official reseller of Papercast's solutions, Solotech will leverage its know-how in installing powerful intelligent transportation systems.
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Solotech announced a new partnership with Papercast to help accelerate the provision of sustainable solutions to the North American public transportation industry.
As an official reseller of Papercast's solutions, Solotech will leverage its know-how in installing powerful intelligent transportation systems.
Papercast's range of battery and solar-powered, wireless e-paper bus stop displays have been engineered to deliver functionality. The displays can be installed 'off-the-grid' within half an hour, and the cloud-based Content Management System.
MCTS purchased 14 Stertil-Koni inground telescopic piston DIAMONDLIFTs and 16 Mobile Column Lifts from Stertil-Koni’s exclusive distributor in the region, Midwest Equipment Specialists.
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The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) recently partnered with Stertil-Koni to incorporate vehicle lifts as part of its preparation to welcome an era of bus rapid transit (BRT).
As part of the process, MCTS purchased 14 Stertil-Koni inground telescopic piston DIAMONDLIFTs and 16 Mobile Column Lifts from Stertil-Koni’s exclusive distributor in the region, Midwest Equipment Specialists.
“Our mission is to provide premium transit service to a large and diverse community in a safe and timely manner, and Stertil-Koni is the perfect partner for us,” said Dwyane Reese, MCTS deputy director for Maintenance. “Anything we ask for they deliver with great professionalism, Johnny-on-the-spot, and we’ve built great trust -- which is so important. We talk to other transit agencies about the latest equipment and are familiar with what’s available in the market. Based upon our experience, we recommend Stertil-Koni as a partner in transit.”
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