Metro Magazine
MENU
SEARCHMENUSEARCHLoading data...
The driverless option will severely impact the four million commercial drivers working in the U.S., according to a 2014 Goldman Sachs report. These figures suggest the loss of 25,000 jobs per month during the height of the autonomous vehicles saturation into the industry.
Read More →
Transit agencies must weigh in on procurement, financial, regulatory, and maintenance considerations before making the switch.
Read More →The changes are in line with the principles of a new safety framework being developed by the FTA, known as the Safety Management System. In November 2014, the FTA chose the CTA as the first transit agency in the nation to assist in the development of SMS.
Read More →Scheduling/planning tech, which most people think of as slow and complex software, is strategic to the future of public transportation.
Read More →The Proterra E2 operates alongside the rest of the current liquid propane gas-fueled fleet and is part of a pilot program that will inform broader plans to introduce more electric units at the park.
Read More →The Xcelsior AV™ unveiling follows New Flyer’s launch of its Automated Technology Program first announced in May 2019, and the subsequent announcement of partnership with artificial intelligence and automation leader Robotic Research also announced in May 2019.
Read More →More 200 transit agencies across nation count ZEBs as a part of their fleet with 60 transit agencies adding ZEBs to fleets over the past year.
Read More →The agency is celebrating the completion of a $30 million facility in the South Bay and groundbreaking on a $24 million facility in East County.
Read More →Most transit agencies hire outside specialty mechanics to completely overhaul or replace major components.
Read More →The tech includes a primary charging plate aimed at reducing wait time for buses to be fully charged.
Read More →