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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2018

VIA named 'Outstanding Metropolitan Transit System' in Texas

Key achievements in 2017 that helped secure this award include, beginning a total fleet conversion to replace diesel buses with CNG.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2018

DART staff join effort to communicate new security initiatives to riders

The agency is adding security officers and new cameras on platforms, buses, and trains.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2018

JTA, ELERTS team to launch mobile safety app

JTA See & Say makes it easy for individuals to communicate threats, safety, and security concerns in real-time.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2018

New app makes TTC station more accessible for blind passengers

Uses indoor navigation technology to deliver verbal descriptions of building floor plans and other details of the physical environment.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2018

Uber Express POOL launching in several cities, including D.C., Denver

When riders hail an Uber Express POOL, they’ll be asked to wait a few minutes prior to the trip’s start, and/or walk to a nearby pick up spot, or from a nearby drop off point, to help optimize the route in as straight a line as possible.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2018

Moovit raises $50M to expand urban mobility operating system

All of the company's earlier investors participated, including Sequoia, BMW iVentures, NGP, Ashton Kutcher’s Sound Ventures, BRM, Gemini, Vaizra, Vintage, and newcomer Hanaco.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2018

Caltrain, moovel North America team for mobile fare payment app

Caltrain Mobile can run on iOS and Android operating systems and will accept major credit and debit cards.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2017

Fla.'s PSTA taps Transit as its official app

Transit has an easy-to-use interface that features PSTA’s real-time arrival information, a trip planner, and stop-by-stop directions.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2017

Amtrak launches new mobile app for N.Y. Penn Station

The app provides real-time gate, train, and boarding information for Amtrak customers and also helps direct passengers throughout the station to find gates, exits, ATMs, and restaurants.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2017

Texas' Wichita Falls switching to app-based fare collection system

Delerrok Inc. will manage most of the customer service information and payments, but payments can be made at the travel center to “reload” the fare cards.

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