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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2016

Uber, taxicabs vying for New York MTA paratransit contracts

Several months ago, the state agency quietly began a “proof of concept” study in which Access-a-Ride users request a ride and the MTA dispatches one through an e-hail app such as Uber, Arro or Curb, the latter two used by cabs.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2016

Man steals MTA bus from Staten Island depot again

The Staten Island resident took the bus on a nearly four-mile joyride, before abandoning it on a corner. It was unclear if he picked up or dropped off any passengers during his route.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2016

FBI investigating San Francisco Muni hack

The alleged attacker who took over Muni’s computer systems has demanded 100 bitcoin, equivalent to $73,000, in ransom for stolen city data. The SFMTA has said it refuses to pay the ransom.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2016

Cubic receives $4.8M contract mod. to enhance Maryland fare system

The upgraded system will provide the MTA with the opportunity to accept new payment methods, such as mobile payments, as well as add new features, including a new customer web portal and an integration path with third-party transport services in the future.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2016

Suspicious device found on NY MTA bus

Discovered during a routine inspection, the device was attached with a large magnet to the bottom of the oil pan near the bumper.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2016

Subway deaths lead N.Y. MTA to discuss doors, 'controllers' for platforms

Members of the New York MTA board revived talks about installing the equipment after a recent uptick in train deaths — some deemed suicides and others the result of people being pushed.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2016

Union calls for change to MTA's Baltimore bus plan

"The People's Alternative to BaltimoreLink" would cost $287 million and includes a BRT system along 14 miles of streets and additional stops along busy routes.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2016

L.A. Metro wants local police, not deputies, to oversee system

The Sheriff’s Department, the sole agency policing the Metro transit system since 2003, has “poor system-wide visibility” and struggles to schedule enough deputies to meet required staffing levels, MTA says.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2016

Flint MTA to test Proterra hydrogen fuel cell bus

Part of the year-long study will be to see how the bus tests in a cold environment, as it has only been run in warmer climates, according to MTA officials.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2016

N.Y. MTA adds Apple Pay, Masterpass options to mobile ticket app

Starting tomorrow morning, Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road customers will be able to use the digital wallet technology to purchase their tickets through MTA eTix.

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