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ProductsSeptember 4, 2012

Fleet data mapping software

A new integration between fleet telematics provider Zonar and geographic information system provider Esri delivers real-time fleet data layered with sophisticated geographic map information.

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ProductsSeptember 4, 2012

Telematics system

FleetSafer Mobile safe driving software fully fosters compliance with the new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s guidelines on hand-held mobile phone use while driving a commercial vehicle.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserAugust 17, 2012

Paratransit Survey: Customer Service a Growing Concern

Survey showed demand down slightly from last year, but still high, with nearly two-thirds seeing an increase. More operators reported customer expectations and behavior as hurdles to providing good service. Scheduling software comes in handy and travel training saw a slight bump.

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ArticlesAugust 17, 2012

Artificial Intelligence Targets Bad Behavior

San Francisco’s Muni is one of several transit operations using DHS grant monies to bolster its program with the use of video surveillance technology software that analyzes abnormal behavior, and thereby alerting systems to potential security and safety issues.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2012

REI debuts 2 new wireless fleet software products

A.R.M.O.R-Auto Pilot manages wireless downloading, reporting and automated notification of video events the user defines, as well as video download requests made while the vehicle is off or in the lot. A.R.M.O.R-Diagnostics is a vehicle, DVR and camera diagnostics software tool that allows proactive monitoring of fleet health status.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJune 15, 2012

Contractors Helping Operators Manage Tighter Budgets

Using CNG, bus tracking software and customized local solutions, private contractors are stepping up to the challenge of saving even more money for transit operators.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2012

GO Transit preps for on-time policy challenges

The commuter rail system's smart card software will have to be modified to process refunds related to the policy, and there will have to be a protocol for identifying and serving eligible customers.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2012

Flint MTA readies hydrogen bus for service

In preparation for placing the bus on the road, a team comprised of MTA employees and Kettering University professor, Dr. Mohamed El-Sayed, have familiarized themselves with bus operator training, preventive maintenance, storage, installation of bus related software and monthly reporting requirements.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2012

FMCSA launches bus safety app contest for students

Challenges student software developers to use the agency’s raw performance data on commercial bus companies to create new apps and online solutions that enable consumers to make smart safety decisions when booking their bus travel.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2012

REI unveils new DVR products, software

The HD400 and HD800 DVRs provide the ability to update the hardware operating system using the USB drive and stores more video, audio and vehicle data on the SD card or hard drive. A new version of the BUS-WATCH viewing software, A.R.M.O.R.-VMS, includes features such as license plate capture, integrated Google mapping technology and increased recording/storage space.

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