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More Tools to Help Public Transit Address Cybersecurity Issues

Public transport systems are becoming more dependent on digital technology, making the risk of cyberattacks increasingly real. Therefore, operators must prioritize security measures to protect these digital systems from malicious actors.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2019

New Flyer launches autonomous tech program for buses

Will leverage the internet of things to build connectivity in sharing public roadways.

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Transit Dispatchesby Kevin PriceNovember 14, 2018

How Smart Tech Can Help Boost Transit Fleet Reliability

Budgets for maintaining assets and vehicles are often strained, forcing managers to make difficult repair-or-replace decisions...

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Transit Dispatchesby Karsten OberleOctober 17, 2018

Securing Railways from Cyber Attacks

The risks to railways are well-documented and substantial, and many governments around the world have adopted an aggressive posture when it comes to protecting critical infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2018

Keolis, Pilotfish partner to use IoT tech in public transport operations

System will be used to collect technical data in real-time from the vehicles and from the driver's performance.

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Transit Dispatchesby Kyle ConnorJanuary 23, 2018

How IoT Will Transform Transportation in 2018 and Beyond

The Internet of Things and evolution of smart cities means that transportation is primed to undergo some rapid and disruptive changes in the near future.

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Transit Dispatchesby Kyle ConnorDecember 20, 2017

4 Tech Speed Bumps to Avoid on the Road to Connected Transportation Systems

While physical assets and roadside infrastructure are a vital part of connected transportation systems, in many cities and states, it is the underlying technology network that is most lagging.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2017

Panasonic, TransitScreen partner for real-time transit tech

The two companies use real-time, multi-screen displays to help city residents and visitors navigate infrastructure and urban transportation.

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Leveraging IoT to Modernize Small City Public Transit Systems

The rapid growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) device ecosystem, and the spread of high-speed broadband internet access combine to offer cities of all sizes the opportunity to modernize their mass transit systems. Doing so will enable officials to accomplish two long-standing goals: drive up the usage of public transportation and spur local economic development.

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Transit Dispatchesby Chris KoenemanApril 25, 2017

The Benefits and Challenges of IoT in Public Transportation

In 2017, nearly 60% of all installed IoT devices in smart cities were used in smart commercial buildings and transportation. IoT devices can help the public transportation industry reduce costs in significant ways. Consider these four ways IoT is impacting the transportation industry’s bottom line...

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