Hackers target transportation providers
Stories broke this week about hacks to Sacramento Regional Transit and Uber.
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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....
Arrivo startup plans high-speed test track outside Denver
Startup Arrivo announced a partnership with the Colorado DOT to build a hyperloop-inspired test track outside Denver.
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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...
BART may replace fare gates
Bay Area Rapid Transit (CA) may replace 600 fare gates to address widespread fare evasion.
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MTA works with Waze to improve safety at railroad crossings
The MTA is working with mobile application Waze to improve safety at railroad crossings of the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad.
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Weekend round-up
ICYMI: SEPTA asks riders to name new announcer, critics find alternatives to Dodger Stadium tunnel, and Transit app adds crowdsourced info.
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LA Metro selects stations for mobility-on-demand pilot
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA) will partner with ride-hailing company Via to test a new option for accessing Metro stations this...
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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Chinese city tests a train without tracks
The Chinese city of Zhuzhao is testing a rubber-tire vehicle that runs on virtual tracks.
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