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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2018

INIT, OCTA launch mobile e-fare system

With OC bus mobile, riders can now scan a QR code from their smartphones on the INIT validators to pay for fares when boarding.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2018

Calif.'s OCTA adding more New Flyer CNG buses

The buses will be used on OCTA’s Bravo! 529 Rapid Bus Service, which is Orange County’s rapid bus service that skips stops to decrease commute time.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2018

Calif.'s OCTA set to implement mobile ticketing systemwide

The OC Bus app, which is available on iPhone and Android devices, launched last year and has quickly gained popularity among OC Bus riders, who have downloaded the app more than 76,000 times.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2018

Trillium CNG to begin offering hydrogen fueling

Will begin construction on its first hydrogen fueling station for fuel-cell electric buses this summer for the Orange County Transportation Authority.

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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2017

Calif.'s OC Streetcar releases invitation for construction bids

Bids are due in March 2018, and the OCTA board is expected to award the construction contract in April.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2017

Omnitrans hires Rogers for deputy GM post

Erin Rogers held the position of assistant GM at OCTA for 10 years and was responsible for oversight and management of all fixed-route bus and paratransit operations.    

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2017

OCTA to seek FTA Full Funding Agreement for streetcar project

The project is expected to cost approximately $299.3 million, with other funding coming from state cap-and-trade funding, other federal and local funding.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2017

moovel North America launches new contactless fare platform at UITP

Fare Connect combines the power of moovel’s proven mobile ticketing software with the speed and simplicity of contactless technology to make boarding convenient and simple.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2017

Denver's RTD named APTA Bus Roadeo's 'Grand Champion'

The Grand Champion Award recognizes the system with the highest combined bus operator and maintenance team score.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2017

Public Transit GM Q&A: How are you solving the first/last mile issue?

Agency heads from Baltimore; Long Beach, Calif.; Tampa, Fla.; Austin, Texas; Oakland, Calif.; Ann Arbor, Mich.; Orange County, Calif.; and Indianapolis weigh in on this hot topic.

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