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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 Staff and News ReportsJanuary 18, 2024

WMATA Now Offering Customers Personalized Ridership Report

The new website, called “Your 2023 Metro” report, gives riders detailed information about their use of public transit last year including bus and rail ridership, number of stations visited, and more.

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Articlesby Louis PrejeanOctober 17, 2023

APTA TRANSform & EXPO Looks Toward Future of Transit

The American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) TRANSform Conference and EXPO returned to Orlando, Fla, after its stop in 2021. With more than 11,000 attendees at the 2023 event, the show indicated a major interest in the future of public transportation.

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Articlesby Alex RomanOctober 16, 2023

Senior, ADA Transportation Provider Finds Savings Through Electrification

South Carolina's EHC took a chance by investing in electric vehicles in the wake of soaring gas prices and found success after adding Ford E-Transit vans.

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Articlesby Alex RomanOctober 2, 2023

The Wave, Genfare Bring Fare Collection To Paratransit System

After working with Genfare to implement a new mobile fare payment system, Alabama's The Wave decided to give some of the same capabilities to its paratransit customers, which increased efficiency and earned them an Innovative Solutions Award for 2023.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 5, 2023

National Express Launches Services for Illinois Agency

National Express’ River Valley Metro program went live July 1, offering connections to jobs, services, education, and attractions. 

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Transit Dispatchesby Jackie Edwards September 5, 2023

Innovation Addresses the Needs of Older Adults, ADA Passengers in Rural Areas

Access to reliable transportation ensures that older adults and people with disabilities living in rural areas are able to get the healthcare they need.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 29, 2023

Envoy America Launches All-Electric, All-Employee Service for Older Adults

The new service will launch in September 2023 in six cities with an initial fleet of 25 Teslas employing 60 companion drivers.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 25, 2023

GCRTA Extend GM/CEO Birdsong Through 2027

In Cleveland, she will continue to oversee more than 2,100 employees and a $292 million operating budget.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 25, 2023

NY MTA Testing Q'Straint's Quantum Securement System

The system is designed to allow people using manual or power wheelchairs to independently secure themselves on a bus with just the push of a button.

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