The Operational Efficiency and Human Capital Utilization challenges were announced in January 2023 and solicited nearly 150 applications from across the world.
The companies recently completed proof of concepts and will scale their solutions with the MTA, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and NJ TRANSIT.
The investment will bring the next generation of contactless fare payment and collection technology, allowing riders to “tap and go” with their mobile devices and credit/debit cards.
The partnership builds upon regional transit operators’ comprehensive efforts to keep customers and employees healthy and safe throughout the pandemic.
Prendergast to lead transit within the Design and Consulting Services Americas, while Denise Berger joins as COO, Northeast Region.
More than 130 companies applied to be part of this year’s program, which focuses on three topics that were jointly chosen by the participating agencies.
Service provides $15 flat-rate rides from LaGuardia to Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, and $20 to Staten Island and the Bronx.
With the first program proving to be so successful, other transportation providers including NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak are participating alongside the MTA this year.
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