LA Metro buys scanners to detect explosives
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA) has purchased several devices to screen passengers for weapons and explosive devices.
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MTA to tackle bus bunching
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) is declaring war on bus bunching.
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Quebec city to test autonomous shuttle
An autonomous electric shuttle will operate on a public road in mixed traffic in the Canadian city of Candiac (QC).
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Former MTA exec accused in iPhone scheme
A former Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) official allegedly used thousands of dollars in agency funds to purchase iPhones, which he then resold.
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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.
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SFMTA introduces interactive projects map
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency launched a new feature on its website to keep the public informed about local transportation projects.
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Valley Metro teams with Waymo for mobility options
Valley Metro (AZ) has teamed up with Waymo to provide first- and last-mile connections.
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Springfield police get access to Union Station cameras
More than 250 surveillance cameras in Union Station (MA) are now connected to the Springfield Police Department before the city's new casino opens.
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Tommy Chong? Edmontonians want their own celeb transit voice
A petition is urging the Edmonton Transit System to ask comedian and native son Tommy Chong to voice public service announcements for the agency.
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Lyft wants Chicagoans to give up their cars
Starting in August, ride-hailing company Lyft will offer 100 Chicago residents $550 each in mobility incentives to give up their cars for a month.
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