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Newsby StaffOctober 11, 2016

Video of clown riding on back of Detroit bus under police investigation

With bright, bushy orange hair, a red nose and what appears to be a white lab coat, the clown can be seen gripping onto the rear of bus as it drives down a street.

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Newsby StaffNovember 24, 2015

Canadian bus service to block Internet streaming

Some customers have reported slow internet service, while others couldn't connect at al, due to Internet streaming issues.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 30, 2014

Transit systems tap video’s storytelling ability to attract, inform riders

As a growing number of riders and the general public look to online videos for information and entertainment, some transit systems are producing their own videos to more effectively reach out to and inform their customers.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2012

Fla.’s PSTA launches rider information videos

The new video series, Bus Buzz!, kicks off with its first episode featuring the agency’s 2011 Driver of the Year Vance Wegner sharing tips with riders that will help them avoid being passed by the bus.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2012

Documentary shows MBTA overnight work dangers

“Boston Under: After Hours,” a 44-minute film available on YouTube, follows the agency’s night crew through its shift, as workers deal with the challenges and dangers of the job.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2011

D.C. Metro transit police chief investigates use of force

Will look into an incident, filmed by a bystander and posted on YouTube, of two officers who appear to have tackled a man in a wheelchair, sending him to the hospital with a head wound.

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Newsby StaffApril 6, 2011

U.S. DOT issues ITS video challenge

The new national competition will showcase innovative ways that local communities use smart transportation technology to improve safety, mobility and the environment. Submissions are being sought through June 30 from state and local governments, transit agencies, private firms and students.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2011

Amtrak launches YouTube channel, expands Wi-Fi

Channel will feature videos with information on safety and security; the Trails & Rails program; the Amtrak vision for high-speed rail; travel tips; and exclusive contests and promotions. Will also install its free Wi-Fi service, AmtrakConnect, on Northeast Corridor and more West Coast trains by the end of this year.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2011

NTSB on Twitter, YouTube

Will use the Twitter account to communicate with those interested in its investigative work and advocacy programs to enhance transportation safety. The YouTube channel will be a one-stop resource where the NTSB's advocacy video messages, transportation accident animations and other video products can be accessed.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2010

U.S. DOT launches online 'Distracted Driving' videos

The series features people from across the country who have been injured or lost loved ones in distracted driving crashes. In 2009, nearly 5,500 people died and 500,000 were injured in accidents involving a distracted driver.

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