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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 12, 2025

Biz Briefs: Fare Collection, Motorcoach Orders, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2025

New LIRR and Metro-North Ticket Machines Enhance Rider Experience

For nearly 25 years, the MTA’s legacy TVMs have been the backbone of fare payment, maintaining 97% availability and generating about 30% of all ticket sales.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2025

San Diego MTS Earns Dual Awards for PRONTO, Powered by INIT Fare Technology

Together, these honors highlight MTS’s leadership in fare technology that enhances accessibility, streamlines fare payments, and improves the overall rider experience.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2025

Washington's C-TRAN Announces Early Launch of Expanded Honored Fare Program

Low-income riders can qualify for Honored fares, generally half of the regular Adult fare, starting November 17.

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ArticlesNovember 3, 2025

Ticket Validation Hardware Secures Payments for a Smoother Transit Ride

Ticket validators and readers play a crucial role in processing fares quickly and securely. Along with their convenience comes the responsibility of protecting passenger payment data from cyber threats.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2025

New York MTA Hits Ridership Milestone, 3B Taps with OMNY

On Wednesday, October 22, 4.52 million customers rode the subway, and on Thursday, October 23, that figure was 4.55 million riders.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2025

Proposed Chicago Pace Budget Maintains Service, Raises Fares 10%

The proposed budget maintains current suburban fixed route service levels and invests in critical infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2025

Chicago Transit Proposes 3 Operating Budgets for 2026

The three budget scenarios being presented maintain, build upon, or reverse the successes achieved so far in 2025, and each calls for a modest fare increase, as requested by the Regional Transportation Authority, to provide additional revenue with minimal impact on ridership, as anticipated.

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OCTA Board Members and staff pose in front of an OCTA bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 14, 2025

California’s OCTA Wave Card Launches with Free Rides and Fare Capping for Riders

Wave users automatically get the best fare and enjoy free rides during the launch promotion. Additional payment options offer flexibility and convenience for all OC bus passengers.

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A Metra train operating in the snow.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 13, 2025

Chicago's Metra Unveils 2026 Budget of $1.1 Billion, Includes First Fare Increase Since 2018

The agency reports no planned service cuts as it seeks public input and prepares for looming funding gaps after COVID relief ends.

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