METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 10, 2025

Biz Briefs: MV Transportation, Gatekeeper, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

Read More →
Transit Dispatchesby Jason GrossNovember 10, 2020

Why Taxis Still Matter in Today’s Transportation Landscape

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on entire industries, and the transportation industry has been no exception. For the first time in its 115-year history, New York City’s subways stopped running in a planned shutdown that’s still affecting the city’s residents today.

Read More →
Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2020

New Zealand, mobility co. to pilot world's first autonomous air taxi

Wisk, based in the San Francisco Bay Area and New Zealand, is backed by The Boeing Co. and Kitty Hawk Corp.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJune 10, 2019

Despite alt. transit options, U.S. drivers spend 12% more time in cars

Walking, biking, riding a train or subway, and using a taxi or ride sharing service showed a downward trend.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMay 20, 2019

Collin County Transit adds new city to on-demand service roster

Expanding service footprint and will begin operating in the city of Prosper effective Monday, June 3.

Read More →
ArticlesMarch 28, 2019

TNC Partnerships Can Boost Transit's Mobility Offerings, Save Money

Ride-hailing companies are fast becoming key partners in quest to offer transit customers more options in hopes of improving both ridership and connectivity. 

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2019

New York MTA offers enhanced paratransit program services

Expands use of online and app booking option, improved driver training for more drivers, and more door-to-door service.

Read More →
Transit Dispatchesby Walter AllenMarch 18, 2019

How congestion pricing, MaaS, and new transit policies will benefit all

By working in tandem, these elements will result in better public transportation infrastructure, more egalitarian access to transit options, affordable or free services, and a healthier environment.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2019

WMATA issues RFP for late-night on-demand services

The service will be offered seven days a week for trips within WMATA’s service area between midnight and 4 a.m. when its rail system is closed.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2019

Metro to expand alternative-to-paratransit program to D.C. and Virginia

Allows eligible customers to use on-demand services — without sharing a ride — at a discounted rate, instead of paratransit.

Read More →