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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2018

Autonomous vehicles will clog cities unless lawmakers step up: Study

City and state governments can intervene to encourage higher sharing of AVs and avoid a significant move away from mass transit systems.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2018

Lyft app upgrade improves shared rides, integrates with cities, transit

The first two integrations are with Calif.'s Transportation Authority of Marin and the Big Blue Bus in Santa Monica.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2018

Sacramento RT awarded $12M to expand microtransit service

The grant funding is expected to cover operational costs for the next two-and-a-half years.  

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2018

65M people used ride-hailing services in Mass. in 2017, report says

The initial report was made possible by a law signed in August 2016 that allowed the state to start collecting the data for the first time.

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Newsby Janna StarcicMay 7, 2018

HART Focuses on the Future with High-Tech Initiatives, Ridership Strategies

Earlier this year, the transit agency, May Mobility, and the City of Tampa showcased autonomous vehicle technology on Downtown Tampa city streets.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2018

First Transit launches on-demand transportation pilot in Calif.

Residents of the Far Northern Regional Center, which specializes in adults with developmental disabilities, can book for a ride online or by contacting a call center.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2018

SacRT, TransLoc to expand microtransit pilot project

The agency implemented the first phase of SmaRT Ride in February and its resounding success was the catalyst for service expansion beginning sooner than anticipated on Monday, April 23.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2018

La.'s CATS taps MV Transportation to provide paratransit services

As part of MV's rollout, the company will implement a driver hiring and training program and a rigorous safety program.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2018

Ford launches on-demand NEMT service pilot

GoRide enables health systems to easily schedule and book transportation for their patients, ensuring they safely arrive to their medical appointments on time and then get back to the comfort of their own homes or residence facilities.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2018

Keolis to operate OCTA's on-demand microtransit pilot

The OC Flex will connect to the OC Bus network and Metrolink commuter rail stations. Passengers will have the ability to hail rides from their phones and track the status of their trips.

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