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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2015

MBTA to deploy GIRO's HASTUS-Rail software

Keolis selected HASTUS-Rail after receiving on-site demonstrations of the software handling various scenarios that showed significant efficiency gains, cost savings and flexibility to adapt to Keolis’ operations, including compliance with the FRA’s hours of service regulations, according to the company.

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ArticlesSeptember 2, 2015

2015 Paratransit Survey: Growing Demand for Service Tops Challenges

Recruitment and retention once again was the top driver-related challenge, with 48% reporting. Sixty-five percent of respondents implemented scheduling and dispatch software making it the most prevalent technology being used to enhance service.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2015

Clever Devices acquires software maker RSM Services Corp.

RSM currently provides its Ridecheck Plus software to more than forty transit agencies throughout North America. The system processes data from automatic passenger counters to provide agencies the information they need for reporting as well as making sound business decisions.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2015

DoubleMap, LYNX partner to create 'Uber for Transit'

The partnership marks the first DoubleMap Client to combine both software concepts for DoubleMap, a fixed-route GPS bus tracking service, and an on demand ride hailing service built for public transit systems.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2015

What’s new this year at BusCon?

The extensive exhibitor list includes nearly 48 new companies that are involved with everything from bus parts and seating to software and alternative fuel solutions.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2015

BusRates.Com, Distinctive Systems form partnership

New software integration will streamline lead management and track charter bookings.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2015

ETA Transit modernizes Wyo. fleet

Along with partners REI and Engraph Software, outfitted Cheyenne Transit Agnency's fleet of 19 vehicles with computer aided dispatch and automated vehicle location systems powered by ETA’s landmark SPOT™ technology.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2015

Agility Fuel, Cummins announce partnership, equity investment

The partnership includes technology development and integration of software and hardware between the natural gas engine and the onboard fuel storage and delivery system, to significantly improve performance and uptime.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2015

Monterey-Salinas Transit upgrades Hastus management software

The new modules will allow MST’s employees to access various functionalities over the Web, including bidding on work and vacation choices, and make it easier for the agency to establish run times, produce detailed itineraries with accurate distance calculations and automatically format schedules suitable for posting at each stop.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2015

RailPlan Int'l secures Metrolink PTC technical services contract

To ensure consistent behavior of the PTC powering system, the company will provide modifications to 57 of the 59 Hyundai Rotem Cab Cars in Metrolink’s fleet. Those modifications aim to prevent incomplete software uploads by providing sufficient battery life.

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