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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2019

Biz News: National Express, First Transit contracts; New Flyer, Proterra deliver

MBTA, Valley Metro, and Miami-Dade come to agreements for paratransit, CNG buses, and battery-electric vehicles, charging.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2019

Van Fossen retires after 40 years with First Transit

He began his career with First Transit in 1980 as an assistant GM in Lynchburg, Va.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2019

First Transit launches mobility aid device replacement program

The Safe Wheels Program provides a process for drivers to identify and evaluate replacement of a mobility aid device.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2019

JTA, partners host AV emergency training for first responders

The training comes as the JTA prepares downtown area for the U2C program, anchored by autonomous vehicles.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2019

First Transit names first VP, technology and innovation

Robert James will be responsible for combining technology, innovation, and leading the strategic vision for the organization’s mobility solutions.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2019

First Transit partners with Lyft for wheelchair accessible vehicles

Now launching in San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Lyft app allows passengers with accessibility needs to enable Access Mode.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2019

First Transit to pilot shared AV service with Houston Metro, TSU

Transit agency is launching a circulator on a one-mile pedestrian walking loop on the campus of Texas Southern University.

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NewsMay 30, 2019

FirstGroup to sell Greyhound

Company to focus on its First Transit and First Student brands, while also continuing to monitor the potential of its current UK rail contracts.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2019

First Transit names Perez as VP of safety

Perez has more than 23 years of safety experience in areas such as manufacturing, waste management and food processing.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2019

First Transit drivers receive training on how to ID human trafficking

Outlines how to identify a possible victim, look for signs and what to do if you see someone who might be a victim of human trafficking.

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