Saturday, April 20, 2024

Weekend round-up

Some stories you may have missed last week: Columbus and Toronto to experiment with driverless shuttles. The post Weekend round-up appeared first on TheTransitWire.com.

MTA launches subway performance dashboard

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) launched an online dashboard providing performance metrics across the subway system as part of New York City Transit’s Subway Action...

A month in the life of NJ Transit commuters

NJ TRANSIT riders are not shy about sharing their commuting stories online.  Many turn to Twitter to express their frustrations. A few of the...

Maine to consider self-driving shuttles

The Maine legislature is considering a bill that would help clear the way for self-driving buses throughout the state. The post Maine to consider self-driving...

Advocates question the impact of MBTA cashless boarding

Advocates raise concerns that the MBTA's plan to eliminate on-board cash payments will adversely affect some riders. The post Advocates question the impact of MBTA...

Miami mayor supports trackless trains

The mayor of Miami (FL) wants to introduce trackless train technology, currently undergoing testing in China, instead of expanding Metrorail. The post Miami mayor supports...

MBTA rolls out delay warnings

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority added a new dimension to its countdown clocks -- a notification when trains are delayed. The post MBTA rolls out...

Weekend round-up

Some stories you may have missed last week: Transit operators in California and Ohio move forward with autonomous vehicles testing. The post Weekend round-up appeared...

Audit finds faulty wiring in WMATA railcars

WMATA will replace the faulty wiring on its 7000-series railcars after an internal audit found defects in the manufacturing process. The post Audit finds faulty...

Las Vegas driverless shuttle starts off with a bang

A self-driving shuttle was hit by a truck just an hour into the start of a year-long trial in downtown Las Vegas. The post Las...

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