Bus stop battle in Miami-Dade
The advertising contractor for Miami-Dade Transit may abandon its bus-shelter program in face of competition from a company installing kiosks at bus stops.
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Miami mayor supports trackless trains
The mayor of Miami (FL) wants to introduce trackless train technology, currently undergoing testing in China, instead of expanding Metrorail.
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TTC successfully tests new signalling system
The Toronto Transit Commission (ON) has wrapped up a successful test of an automatic train control system on a section of a busy subway...
Las Vegas driverless shuttle starts off with a bang
A self-driving shuttle was hit by a truck just an hour into the start of a year-long trial in downtown Las Vegas.
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TfL bus to run on coffee-powered biofuel
Transport for London (UK) will power one of its buses with biofuel created from waste coffee grounds.
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Hackers target transportation providers
Stories broke this week about hacks to Sacramento Regional Transit and Uber.
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Advocates question the impact of MBTA cashless boarding
Advocates raise concerns that the MBTA's plan to eliminate on-board cash payments will adversely affect some riders.
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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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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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Maine to consider self-driving shuttles
The Maine legislature is considering a bill that would help clear the way for self-driving buses throughout the state.
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