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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2017

Transit agencies celebrate 12th annual National Dump the Pump Day

Sponsored by APTA, this national public awareness day encourages people to "Dump the Pump" by parking their car and riding a bus or train instead.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2017

Helsinki launching self-driving bus into regular service

The road vehicle for RoboBusLine is an electric EasyMile minibus currently under acquisition through a competitive bid process.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2017

Maryland launches transformational transit revamp

The multi-phase plan creates an interconnected transit system, redesigns the local and express bus systems, and adds 12 new high-frequency, color-coded bus routes that improve connections to jobs and other transit modes.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2017

BYD, ADL lands 36 electric bus order for RATP Dev London

The new buses would be based at London United’s Shepherd’s Bush garage and be deployed on two high-frequency Transport for London bus routes.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2017

San Francisco MTA to add 185 40-foot trolley buses

The new vehicles will replace buses currently in service that are over 17 years old and account for 40% of system-wide delays, due to mechanical issues.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2017

BMW i Ventures announces strategic investment in Proterra

The company has sold more than 400 electric buses to some of the country’s most innovative cities and communities, including Seattle, Philadelphia, Dallas, Nashville, San Jose, and Reno.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2017

Transport for London taps artificial intelligence to 'chat' with customers

The 'TravelBot' tool, which is powered by AI, can "chat" with customers using Messenger and instantly tell them when their bus is due to arrive, as well as provide service updates and Tube maps.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2017

Madrid launches campaign to prevent 'manspreading' on transit system

Madrid officials announced that new signs would go up in its city buses, depicting a seated figure whose open legs are partially blocking the seats next to him. Next to the figure is a large red “X.” Similar signs are expected to appear on the city’s Metro system as well.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2017

CATS to Add 19 ARBOC Spirit of Independence Buses

The contract is the largest order ARBOC has received for the new product.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2017

Minnesota DOT to test use of autonomous bus in cold weather climate

Testing will start with warm and cold weather testing at MnROAD, MnDOT’s test track facility near Albertville, Minn. MnROAD is used by researchers from around the world to test road building materials and designs.

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