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ArticlesNovember 5, 2019

Banned surveillance cameras and how to keep your transit operation safe

To help you avoid inadvertently purchasing dangerous equipment, here are some actions you can take to ensure your next purchase of an on-board video security system is safe.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2018

Tucson latest to ban dockless electric scooters

Although the city has a bike-share program, the dockless nature of the electric scooters makes them unappealing to city officials.

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NewsAugust 2, 2018

Senate agrees to 1-yr. ban on transit railcar, bus procurements from Chinese-owned cos.

The Senate prohibition only applies to rolling stock (rail cars and buses), not any other kind of procurement.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2017

San Francisco MTA bans political ads

Agency officials said input was sought and received from community groups while drafting the policy, which was adopted by a unanimous vote and without discussion and goes into effect immediately.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2016

Colorado town proposing e-cig, cigarette ban on buses

Officials say they have had a number of complaints about cigarette smoking, particularly in the downtown terminal where the lack of ventilation causes both irritation and potential public health issues for passengers.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2016

Amtrak bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones

Faulty batteries on the phones that can overheat are blamed for fires around the world, prompting Samsung to issue recalls and stop production on the Note 7. The FAA has already banned the phones from all airlines.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2016

Wash. man banned 6 months from transit system for smelling like marijuana

The ban is part of Kitsap Transit’s conduct policy, which allows the agency to not allow passengers to use the service if they smell like cat urine, human feces, or give off other bad odors that may disturb other passengers.

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Newsby StaffMarch 9, 2016

NJ TRANSIT policy could ban ads that 'disparage services'

The measure would also prohibit broad swaths of political speech from trains, buses and stations, barring ads that “promote or oppose a political party” and “express or advocate an opinion, position or viewpoint on matters of public debate about economic, political, moral, religious or social issues.”

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2015

D.C. Metro considers food sales, alcohol ads to raise revenue

Some Metro board members sounded less than enthusiastic about the idea, saying that selling food in stations will invite people to eat on trains and platforms, the report said.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2015

Mother wants UConn to ban student bus drivers

A UConn spokesperson defended the use of student drivers, saying they undergo at least 30 hours of training and must get a commercial driver’s license.

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