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A suspected suicide bombing hit a trolleybus in the city of Volgograd, killing at least 14 people. This comes on the heels of yesterday’s explosion at Volgograd’s main rail station — a major transit point for people traveling to Sochi — which killed 17 people and injured 35.
Read More →Decatur's transit bus fleet is cleaned at night using a strong disinfectant and hand sanitizers and wipes are provided to drivers.
Read More →Darius McCollum has become a celebrity for escapades that began at age 15, when he piloted an E train six stops from 34th Street to the World Trade Center without any passengers noticing.
Read More →The two-year pilot program, Metro ArlingtonXpress, has been logging about 250 passenger trips a day since it opened in August 2013.
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Metro ArlingtonXpress celebrated its grand opening August 19. The bus service brings public transportation to Arlington, which had been the nation's largest city without it. The two-year pilot project provides another transportation option for commuters, residents and students between downtown Arlington and the Trinity Railway Express, meaning fewer cars on the roadways and improved mobility.
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When the frigid weather makes it too hazardous to stay outside, many homeless seek shelter in train stations, bus depots and other public facilities. SEPTA has partnered with an organization that works to end homelessness to create the "Hub of Hope," which offers a variety of services and housing, especially for those experiencing long-term street homelessness.
Read More →The decision is based upon assurances from the Cincinnati business and philanthropic communities that they will work with the agency in public-private partnership to secure the funds required. The FTA has also agreed to serve as a resource.
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The ebus battery takes four to five hours to recharge from totally exhausted at a cost of approximately $31, representing a savings of up to 75% of fuel cost compared to a diesel bus.
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Cavalier Coach Trailways’ Temsa TS 35s seat 40 passengers and are equipped with REI Video/Audio, 110-volt outlets and a Webasto Preheater
Read More →Mountain Metropolitan Transit's paratransit service, expected to provide 157,000 rides in 2014, complements the regional fixed-route bus service by providing transportation for persons with disabilities.
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