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...
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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How New Yorkers stay connected underground
A year after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority completed its cellular and WiFi network in subway stations, customers are staying connected.
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UK company wants riders to snooze on the bus
UK mattress manufacturer Simba wants to roll out the Snoozeliner -- a bus equipped with 14 sleeping pods for weary commuters.
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VIA provides commuters with access to digital library
VIA Metropolitan Transit (TX) and BiblioTech have teamed up to provide commuters with easy access to Bexar County's digital library.
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Weekend round-up
Some stories you may have missed last week: Elon Musk doesn't like transit, Ventra cards get a new look, and Metrorail customers get more...
TriMet and Google launch virtual transit farecard
TriMet (OR) and Google are teaming up to make the Hop Fastpass available in Android Pay.
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Transit operators are slow to adopt electric buses
U.S. transit operators have been slow to adopt all-electric buses because of concerns about price, performance, and the still-evolving technology.
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Weekend round-up
ICYMI: NJ Transit introduces severe weather info, Manly Fast Ferry gets mobile ticketing, and Colorado celebrates connected and autonomous vehicles.
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Boston developer pushes gondola for seaport access
A private developer with interests in Boston's Seaport District is promoting a gondola to provide transportation connections to this part of the city.
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