Phoenix teams up with Lyft for first- and last-mile services
The City of Phoenix (AZ) has teamed up with Lyft to provide discounted rides to bus stops in parts of the city.
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MTA tests contactless payment
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) is testing a contactless payment option for commuter rail riders who are transferring to the subway.
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Adelaide Metro tests mobile payment options
The South Australia Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure is testing two mobile payment options for possible use on Adelaide Metro.
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Chicago mayor seeks taxi improvements
Chicago's mayor wants to allow city taxis to accept ride requests via mobile applications and to charge surge pricing during periods of peak demand....
Marin Transit launches microtransit pilot
Marin Transit (CA) launched Marin Transit Connect, an on-demand service operated by ride-hailing company Via.
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Philadelphia looks to SEPTA bus cameras for parking enforcement
The Philadelphia Parking Authority wants to use the cameras on SEPTA buses for parking enforcement.
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TransLink upgrades fare gates for riders with disabilities
TransLink (BC) is rolling out an option for access to SkyTrain stations for riders who cannot tap a Compass Card at fare gates because...
Caltrain to launch mobile ticketing
Caltrain (CA) will launch a mobile ticketing application on February 10.
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SEPTA finds glitch on bus card readers
SEPTA is working to address a glitch that leads to failures on Key card readers on buses.
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Weekend round-up
ICYMI: MBTA and Cleveland encounter glitches with fare enforcement and Transit app makes it easier for customers to book and pay for Uber trips....
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