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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 13, 2024

WMATA Opens Public Comment Period for Proposed Budget

The $4.5 billion capital and operating budget proposal provides a worst-case scenario; however, WMATA’s funding partners are currently working through legislation that may reduce some of the most detrimental fare and service changes proposed.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 1, 2024

San Diego MTS Unveils New Transit Security Initiatives

Security initiatives the agency is taking include increasing the number of officers, as well as improving visibility and response times.

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ArticlesDecember 20, 2023

How Small Cities Can Optimize Transit to Support Sporting Events, Holiday Crowds

Compared to regular transit service planning, services for special events pose a unique set of challenges to cities of smaller sizes, as well as service providers because they’re non-recurring events without a predictable transit demand.

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Newsby Alex RomanDecember 15, 2023

Sound Transit To Switch to Flat Fare for Light Rail System

The new fare, $3 per trip for adults, takes effect in Fall 2024, coinciding with the opening of the Lynnwood Link Extension.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 15, 2023

Beloit Transit to Becomes Third Agency to Use WisGo

WisGo offers riders a unified way to pay fare, plan a trip, and track transportation options.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 25, 2023

California's OCTA Taps INIT for New Fare Bus Fare System

The decision to contract with INIT follows a rigorous evaluation process that began in February, with the goal of enhancing the passenger experience, optimizing the fare payment process, and ensuring flexibility to accommodate evolving technology.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 22, 2023

CapMetro Launches New App, Fare System

Customers will be able to pay per ride for CapMetro Bus or Rail services and experience cost savings that are similar to paying the full cost for a daily or monthly pass upfront.  

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 22, 2023

MBTA Expands Pay-Per-Use Limited Fare Program

Launching late September, nearly 2,000 Somerville municipal employees will have unlimited access to subway and local bus services with their trips fully funded by the City of Somerville for the duration of the Pay-Per-Use limited fare program initiative.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 13, 2023

Sault Ste. Marie Transit Launches Fare Payment System

Sault Ste. Marie’s collaboration with Umo was made possible thanks to funding from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 12, 2023

Caltrain Board Decides No Fare Increase Until 2025

On July 1, 2025, the base fare will increase from $3.75 to $4.00 for adults and $1.75 to $2.00 for Eligible Discount riders.

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