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NewsJune 4, 2019

RTC debuts on-demand ride-share service on Las Vegas strip

"Trip to Strip" gives riders the opportunity to travel to popular Vegas hot spots without the hassle of traditional ride-share services.

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ArticlesMay 6, 2019

Transit Increases On-Demand Options for Wheelchair Users

While many have found success expanding mobility options for its paratransit clients, many agencies are now looking to provide that same level of service to those that need wheelchairs and other ambulatory devices.     

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2019

NYC has longest commute time via car and transit, study says

At just 26 minutes, San Diego was named as the U.S. city with the shortest average commute time.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2019

New York MTA offers enhanced paratransit program services

Expands use of online and app booking option, improved driver training for more drivers, and more door-to-door service.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2019

WMATA issues RFP for late-night on-demand services

The service will be offered seven days a week for trips within WMATA’s service area between midnight and 4 a.m. when its rail system is closed.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2019

Transit adds offline capabilities to mobile app

Using a unique data compression method, Transit has reduced the size of this information from hundreds of megabytes to as small as a few hundred kilobytes.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2019

Report finds ride-hailing services impacting public transit ridership

After TNCs enter a market, heavy rail ridership can be expected to decrease by 1.3% and bus ridership by 1.7%.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2019

More Americans are using ride-hailing apps, study says

Today, 36% of U.S. adults say they have used a ride-hailing service such as Uber or Lyft, according to the Pew Research Center.

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Newsby StaffNovember 27, 2018

Transit adds ride-hailing options to PSTA app

Allows users to plan, book, and pay for a ride from either Uber or Lyft, while getting real-time updates on their PSTA bus connection.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2018

New ride-hailing co. taps Bestmile for mobility services platform

Alto’s business model revolves around a monthly membership fee giving members significant discounts on each trip.

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