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Public Transit Needs a Voice in Automated/Autonomous Vehicle Regulatory Talks

This technology will forever change transportation on a local level and national scale; the time is ripe for public transit agencies and OEMs to be more visible in shaping the outcome of these discussions, regulations, and laws.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2018

First Transit supports Minn. autonomous vehicle roadshow

The company is supporting the SAV roadshow with onsite personnel, operations, and maintenance with several stops across Minnesota, including the Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, the Minnesota Statehouse, and at 3M Global Headquarters.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2018

First Transit partners with the Minn. DOT, EasyMile, 3M to demo SAV

First Transit is offering rides on the shared autonomous vehicle in Downtown Minneapolis to demo capabilities in winter weather.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2017

U. of Minn. extends contract with First Transit for shuttle ops

Will provide maintenance, operations, and staffing for 27 buses, carrying more than four million passengers annually for both campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2017

First Transit wins LADOT Dash bus contract

In keeping with their leading position in leveraging technology to enhance passenger, driver, and road safety, will also transition the DASH fleet to the Mobile Eye® Shield Plus collision-avoidance system.

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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2017

First Vehicle Services secures City of Arlington, Texas fleet contract

The contract is for fleet management, maintenance, and repair for the City of Arlington’s entire fleet of more than 850 vehicles, including city pool cars, police, and fire and emergency rescue units.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2017

CTtransit's Fry to retire after 40 years

Was closely involved in the implementation of CTfastrak, the region’s first bus rapid transit system.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2017

First Transit announces three technology partnerships

The partnerships improve the quality of information available to help transit customers manage and enhance their operations through real-time insight into vehicle and driver performance.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2017

First Transit names Varner to regional VP post

He was most recently the executive director of Rock Region METRO in Little Rock, Ark.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2017

First Transit names new chief operating officer

In this newly created position, Beverly Edwards will be responsible for the direction and oversight of all transit contracting and transit management daily operations.

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