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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Happy holidays from The Transit Wire
The Transit Wire is taking a holiday break so I can focus on finishing my forthcoming book, New England Neon.
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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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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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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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Weekend round-up
Some stories you may have missed: New safety app for St. Louis transit riders, more MTA countdown clocks, and partnership for autonomous bus technology.
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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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TfL to provide 4G coverage in Tube system
After a successful trial, Transport for London (UK) will move forward with plans to provide 4G mobile coverage throughout the Tube system in 2019.
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