VIA Board Adopts $274M Operating Budget

The total consolidated budget in FY23 is $406.6 million ($274 million operating, $132.6M capital) with no fare increases.

GE, Cubic to develop explosive detection technology

The companies plan to invite public transit authorities to participate.

N.J. Transit chief stays calm to weather agency storms

Challenges include a $300 million budget deficit, record fare hikes, a Quran burning and the expiration of the transit agency's website domain name.

Canadian town turns Uber into its public transit system

The town will subsidize a portion of the fare for all trips taken by residents, while offering additional subsidies for rides going to and from transit hubs.

GFI Genfare

University conference heads to Reno

Topics to be explored include UPASS programs; partnerships between universities and local institutions on such issues as parking, tolls, fare technology and land use; and the challenges of providing transportation in small university towns.

Cubic Transportation Systems Inc.

California finds $750M in funding for transit

State’s decision to make some funding available for public transportation may postpone fare increases and reduce service cuts.

Accessible van helps Alaskan town provide low-cost rides

The van, the first accessible vehicle to be used within the cab fleet, will be a part of a program providing rides for 50% of the usual cab fare.