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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Congressional briefing emphasizes electrification and public transit to meet climate goals
54 years since the first Earth Day, the US is still focusing on highway expansion. In light of increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, due...
There’s a climate cost to America’s freeways, and it’s not paid equally.
The environmental impacts of the Interstate Highway System continue to harm communities of color through health hazards, pollution, and displacement.
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The sprawling roadway network...
How Indonesian Cities Are Prioritizing Inclusive Public Transport
The lack of holistic data on how marginalized and differently-abled groups move in major cities is often a barrier to developing more inclusive urban...
How Indonesian Cities Are Prioritizing Inclusive Public Transport
The lack of holistic data on how marginalized and differently-abled groups move in major cities is often a barrier to developing more inclusive urban...
