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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2020

The COMET awards RATP Dev contract for fixed-route, paratransit services

The new contractors will be responsible for employing the drivers, performing the maintenance of the buses, and other related services.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2020

Texas' Citibus, Neb.'s StarTran team with Spare to launch on-demand services

The idea behind commingling comes from the aviation space, where multiple tiered passenger groups share the same airplane.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2020

MBTA, Transdev partner with Orion Labs for advanced communication

Transdev is the operating partner for MBTA´s door-to-door paratransit service, The RIDE, an essential transportation “safety net” for seniors and the disabled to access essential services.

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ArticlesApril 20, 2020

5 ways technology improves the transit passenger experience

In this digital age, riders expect a sleek experience that offers easy access to critical information, such as rider alerts and route information.

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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 3, 2020

Q'STRAINT unveils next-gen Quantum wheelchair securement station

The new release offers faster installation, modular serviceability, operator feedback, and is now nearly 10% lighter.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2020

9 startups tapped to bring cutting-edge tech to MTA, other area agencies

More than 130 companies applied to be part of this year’s program, which focuses on three topics that were jointly chosen by the participating agencies.

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Transit Dispatchesby Ron BrooksFebruary 19, 2020

How high-tech tools can help improve transit access and accessibility

People with disabilities continue to list transportation as either the number one or number two barrier to employment and full social participation.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2020

MCTS launches app to help blind, low-vision riders

Users of the Aira app receive one-on-one assistance riding the bus and navigating the more than 5,000 bus stops in Milwaukee County.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2020

Columbus unveils nation's first public AV shuttle for residential area

Two all-electric vehicles, serviced by autonomous mobility provider EasyMile, will service the 2.9-mile route.

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