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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2020

Transit, rideshare partnerships may rise in post-pandemic era, new study argues

The uncertainties created by coronavirus crisis, the authors maintain, have made it more important than ever for agencies to explore the potential of partnerships.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2020

Moovit launches on-demand service to transport essential workers

The new solution has already been implemented in several cities by large corporations to shuttle employees safely to work.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2020

ViaVan introduces dynamic mobility solution for essential workers in Berlin

From March 25 to April 19, the BerlKönig will suspend regular operations, and the service will exclusively provide free on-demand rides for medical and nursing staff during night-time hours.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2020

DART authorizes GoLink pilot program expansion

The area is currently served by three DART rail stations, MLK, Jr. Station, Fair Park Station, and Hatcher Station, as well as 10 bus routes.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2020

DCTA expands microtransit service in response to COVID-19

The agency introduced the new on-demand transit zones as a replacement for fixed routes with low ridership and long wait times.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2020

FTA awards $20.3M in grants to improve transit access through innovation

Twenty-five projects in 23 states will receive funding under the program.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2020

Jersey City's on-demand service growing rapidly

Via, which operates the service, has experienced steady daily growth and high demand since launch in Jersey City, with an increasing number of both new and repeat riders.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2020

Santa Clarita launches new on-demand transportation service

The service has come to fruition via a close partnership between the City and contract operator MV Transportation, which developed the mobile application for the service.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2020

L.A. Metro to launch 3-year microtransit program

The board approved awarding a $29-million contract to private ridesharing company RideCo Inc. to partner with Metro to operate the service, subject to resolution of any protests.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2020

COTA ridership highest in 31 years

The agency continues to see increases in ridership as the national trend shows declines in public transportation.

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