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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2018

New app makes TTC station more accessible for blind passengers

Uses indoor navigation technology to deliver verbal descriptions of building floor plans and other details of the physical environment.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2018

First Transit supports Minn. autonomous vehicle roadshow

The company is supporting the SAV roadshow with onsite personnel, operations, and maintenance with several stops across Minnesota, including the Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, the Minnesota Statehouse, and at 3M Global Headquarters.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2018

L.A.'s Access Services paratransit teaming for autonomous driving pilot

The small-scale pilot with Baidu USA will cover a few short routes in the Los Angeles area, which are still being determined based on analysis of the 45 fixed routes that Access Services oversees in the area.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2017

Capitol Metro to launch 'Pickup' on-demand service

The service will be available three days a week: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. free of charge for a limited time during the initial pilot phase.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2017

Waymo, Lyft partner to test autonomous vehicle tech

Meanwhile, Uber is in a legal battle with Waymo over allegations that it is using stolen trade secrets for its self-driving car program.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2015

U. of Cincinnati partners to provide senior transportation

The program, Driving Community Connections, is supported by the Ohio Department of Aging and the Ohio Board of Regents. UC students who volunteer can take a one credit hour online elective course to learn more about the aging process.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2014

N.Y. MTA completes testing of BYD all-electric bus

The testing was carried out on different routes throughout Manhattan, covering a total distance during the trial of 1,481 miles. The BYD all-electric bus “performed excellent” covering more than 140 miles per full charge in heavy traffic, according to company officials.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2013

Pittsburgh Port Authority pilots real-time bus info

Riders can now view real-time locations for the P1 East Busway-All Stops bus route through the agency’s website. Equipment and real-time capabilities are expected for additional routes in early 2014.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2013

TriMet launches mobile ticketing app pilot

Approximately 150 riders were chosen from more than 1,500 applicants to test the mobile application. They will test the app for about a month and provide feedback through surveys. Once the beta test is completed and feedback incorporated, the agency expects to launch the mobile ticketing app to all riders later this summer.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2013

Chicago’s Loyola U. enhances shuttle service

Unveiled the Rambler Route, a pilot van service to provide students with transportation to a number of popular drop-off locations determined by student phone calls received by the university’s 8-Ride transportation service.

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