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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2017

Ill. Quad Cities' MetroLINK bus partners with TransLoc

Agency is deploying the TransLoc Rider app for riders using the Metro bus system to receive real-time service alerts, advanced trip planning tools, and more features.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2017

Cubic taps Gale to head up NextBus division

He has more than 20 years of experience in Software as a Service (SaaS).

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Building a 'smart city' starts with mass transit systems

Municipal officials worldwide are leveraging advances in mobile, communications and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to build so-called “smart cities” to deliver services more efficiently and improve the overall quality of life for their residents. That work begins with the mass transit system.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2016

Alstom to acquire Nomad Digital

Nomad, provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions to the rail industry, employs around 230 people, and is headquartered in Newcastle, UK.

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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2016

Chicago Metra to test real-time travel information screens

Will also be working with local communities to give them the opportunity to provide community-specific information to be displayed on the screens at no cost.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2016

MBTA selects 'Best Transit App' winner

The selection committee's unanimous vote for Transit App echoes the sentiment of the tens of thousands of Boston transit riders already using it every day.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2016

CHK Connectpoint unit launches real-time data dashboard

Santa Clara Valley (Calif.) Transportation Authority (VTA) is the first transit agency to utilize the new Connectpoint Dashboard, installed at the reception area of their headquarters for staff and visitors.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2016

MBTA Conductors receive iPhones to keep passengers informed

The smartphones are programmed with apps specially designed by Keolis with data on schedules, on-time performance and service disruptions.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2016

D.C. Metro to expand real-time data for third-party app developers

The announcement responds to recent requests from app developers and is expected to generate new and better features on Metro-related mobile applications.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2016

After Twitter feed change, Transport for London re-evaluating usage

Officials are reportedly in talks with Twitter to figure out if there is a way they can still use the service to update riders. Twitter recently changed the ordering of its feed from chronological to most popular.

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