Electric double-decker buses coming to SoCal
Foothill Transit (CA) will bring two electric double-decker buses to the San Gabriel Valley in 2019.
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RIPTA launches mobile payment app
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority launched a mobile application to enable passengers to use mobile devices to purchase select tickets and passes.
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DART rolls out electric buses for downtown route
On July 2, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (TX) rolled out seven all-electric buses for its downtown D-Link route.
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Audit highlights WMATA cybersecurity risks
WMATA (DC) officials plan to improve cybersecurity after an internal report concluded that the agency was vulnerable to hacks.
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Weekend round-up
Some stories you may have missed last week: Columbus and Toronto to experiment with driverless shuttles.
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MTA launches new website and mobile app
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) is seeking feedback on its updated website and new mobile application.
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WMATA completes underground WiFi rollout
Free customer WiFi is now available at all WMATA underground rail stations.
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NJ Transit seeks extension for PTC deadline
NJ TRANSIT will not meet the December 31, 2018, deadline to install positive train control and will seek an extension of up to two...
Metro-North brings free online literature to commuters
MTA Metro-North Railroad announced Grand Central Reads, a program that allows customers to download free book excerpts.
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Feds order WMATA to fix barriers between rail cars
The FTA is requiring WMATA to upgrade the safety barriers between rail cars after a blind passenger fell onto the tracks last month.
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