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The landmark event empowers riders across six agencies in the Puget Sound region to tap-and-ride transit using a contactless credit or debit card or a mobile wallet.
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John Hanlon shares how AlphaRoute is leveraging AI-powered technology to help paratransit providers optimize operations, support frontline staff, and enhance the rider experience.
Read More →On-Request transit service uses trip planning software and GPS technology to plan bus routes in real-time and respond to passengers’ trip requests immediately.
Read More →METROspectives has a conversation with the American Bus Association (ABA) President/CEO Peter Pantuso, who discusses the impact COVID-19 has had on the motorcoach industry and why he believes Congress must act to help support an industry that is mostly made up small, mostly family-run businesses.
Read More →Many of the assaults stem from incidents where transit police attempt to catch fare evaders, and typically involve people spitting on employees.
Read More →John Hatman, COO of Master’s Transportation, breaks down the priorities, warning signs and common mistakes fleet managers should address now to stay ahead of summer demand.
Read More →TriMet's eco-track system included drainage mats, irrigation and soil. This timelapse shows the installation of the final layer, mats holding the vegetation being placed between and next to rail on both the northbound and southbound trackways.
Read More →During a two-day demonstration in mid-March, Sacramento State students, faculty, and staff got to ride an electric, self-driving shuttle between certain points on campus.
Read More →University of Texas-Austin's Michael Lewis on the future of electric buses following a session at BusCon 2013.
Read More →Internet connectivity is expected everywhere as people are increasingly becoming more and more used to being connected wherever they are. The latest figures from Ericsson show global mobile data consumption has increased by 55% over the past 12 months. As the demand for Wi-Fi services on public or private transportation systems continues to grow, it’s important for operators to consider essential elements, including equipment, bandwidth and future integration, before equipping their fleets.
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