The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle, which includes the average national gas price of $3.47 per gallon.
It expected the program will increase ridership by 45%, reduce operating costs, and speed-up boarding times, according to the report.
Cabdrivers are joining labor unions, labor organizers and cab companies are lobbying jointly, and rival taxi executives are sharing notes and filing complaints and lawsuits, according to a report.
Joseph Shcop, 64, of San Francisco is alleged to have been in possession of at least five debit cards — which can be used to pay for taxi fares at a reduced rate.
Kyle and Paula Watson, whose twin 14-year old boys — Scott and Ian — have cerebral palsy and use large motorized wheelchairs, won the vehicle through the annual NMAM online contest that includes sharing their personal story with NMAM site viewers who voted to select the finalists.
Innersight, a nonprofit organization committed to providing advocacy for the disabled, both locally and globally, recently presented Suffolk Transportation Service Inc., with a special award reflecting the organization’s and special needs advocacy community’s appreciation.
With costs averaging 30 to 40% less than solo rides, the shared services may compete with public transit as well as car ownership,
The Bus and Handi-Van service will operate as normal Thursday but will shut down at midnight and won’t operate Friday, because of expected dangerous weather conditions.
Representatives from several upfitters specializing in mobility applications showed off their work this week at Chrysler headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich.
Introducing Lyft Line: a new way to ride with Lyft, available first in San Francisco. Lyft Line offers shared rides along shared routes, priced for daily use. Set your destination, and we’ll connect you with a ride already going the same way. Learn more at lyft.com/lineData available from the U.S. Geological Survey and NASA Visible Earth: Blue Marble Next Generation.
The contractor, which currently manages the Escambia County Area Transit fixed-route services, will begin managing the paratransit services July 1, 2014.
Hear from Frank DiGiacomo, publisher of METRO as he explains why you should come to BusCon 2014.
Findings revealed those 60 and older were less likely to use public transportation for five or more days within the last week when compared to those who were between the ages of 18 to 29, citing perceptions of speeding traffic and high crime, according to the report.
The Antioch, Calif.-based Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, better known as Tri Delta Transit, was recognized for efforts to enhance service, efficiencies and overall effectiveness.
Taxi cabs are part of the iconic New York landscape, but is Uber about to change that? The company says they've lowered UberX fares by 20%, making them cheaper than a cab. But is it true? Bloomberg sent two interns on a race around town to find out which is less expensive. Video by: Sadie Bass, Justin Beach. (Source: Bloomberg)
Here’s a look at the Bus Roadeos held in North Carolina by the Charlotte Area Transit System and Florida by Palm Tran.
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