MBTA integrates bus stop data with mobile app for blind riders
The MBTA has fully integrated the data from Bluetooth beacons along two bus routes with the latest version of the BlindWays mobile application.
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Technology improves mobility for blind transit riders
Technology is making it easier for visually impaired customers to access transit, including Bluetooth beacons, crowdsourcing, and connected devices.
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Tech helps fuel growth in intercity buses
Researchers at DePaul University say technology has helped fuel growth in the intercity bus market, according to a new study.
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Google expands crowdsourcing to add accessibility info to maps
Google is turning to its users to help update the accessibility information in its Maps feature.Google Maps already indicates if a location is wheelchair...
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