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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2012

Canadian agency partners with INIT, Google

YRT/Viva is the first transit agency in Canada to offer real-time trip planning on Google with up-to-the-minute next bus departure information.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2012

1M public transit stops on Google Maps for Android

The new version allows you to highlight a single mode of transportation (subway, bus, or train), temporarily hiding the other transit information, thus making it easier to map your destination.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2012

Google adds NYC subway alerts to Maps

Riders can click on any of the 468 stations labeled on Google Maps to find planned service changes expected to affect that station at the time. Alerts will also be included in the step-by-step transit directions.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2012

Google adds public transit data to Maps product

Move allows third-party developers plugging Google’s Maps product into their web and mobile applications to provide their users with public transit routes, color-coded transit layers, and schedules.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2012

New Orleans transit tests real-time bus tracking

The beta version for estimated time of arrival/real-time tracking, launched for consumer testing, lets riders subscribe to get real time status updates and alerts delivered to their mobile devices for their preferred routes and transit stops.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2012

Google Maps for Android gets new public transit options

In addition to added bus and subway options, users will also be able to select from various route options, such as the recommended route, one with fewer transfers, or one that involves less walking.

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2012

Trinity Railway updates website

Redesign includes Google Transit Trip Planner and more.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2011

Nebraska transit now on Google Maps

Passengers will be able to designate an origin and destination in the Omaha area and receive detailed bus directions including route maps, bus stop locations, departure times, and trip duration.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2011

TARC now on Google Transit

Through the program, anyone searching Google Maps site for directions in Greater Louisville can plan a trip on TARC. By choosing the public transit option and entering desired travel times and locations, passengers are provided step-by-step directions on TARC for their specific trips.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2011

NJ Transit partners with Google Wallet for contactless payment

Google’s new free app allows riders to use their smart phones to make “tap and pay” transactions to pay their fares.

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