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Bus stop enhancements include wider sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, larger bus pads, and tactile paving, which assists pedestrians who are blind or visually...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212685/houston-metro-celebrates-completion-of-5k-universally-accessible-bus-stops
Sun City represents the first of many communities globally where May Mobility aims to launch its rider-only transit services to transform cities by...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212458/inside-may-mobilitys-driverless-arizona-project
The same-day option will be offered to Redi-Wheels ADA-eligible customers on a space-available basis with no limits on the number of trips a passenger can...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212402/samtrans-launches-first-same-day-paratransit-pilot-program
At about 67 days in, Ballentine and Spare’s VP, Customers, Quinn Kliman, joined METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman for a webinar that included an extensive...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212384/5-takeaways-from-spare-capmetros-paratransit-partnership
The budget gap is a result of several factors, including lower ridership revenue that is still recovering from the pandemic, the depletion of federal...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212369/facing-budget-gap-wmata-budget-proposal-slashes-service-raises-fares
The awards will improve the safety and reliability of movement of people and freight, as well as improve quality of life for rural residents, through...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212136/usdot-awards-645m-to-meet-rural-transportation-mobility-needs
The Chillicothe Transit System contract includes 22 vehicles intended to provide fixed and on-demand service.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212049/the-routing-company-lands-on-demand-contract-in-ohio
The CTB's TRIP program aims to grow and improve transit use by enhancing the regional connectivity of urban areas, eliminating obstacles to transit...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10211539/15-virginia-projects-receive-funding-to-improve-the-transit-experience
Interested candidates have until Jan. 15, 2024, to submit their application for this unique career development opportunity.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10211425/latinos-in-transit-opens-leadership-academy-2024-application-period
The MTA is ahead of schedule toward identifying $500 million in savings annually beginning in 2025.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10211359/new-york-mta-identifies-427m-in-2024-proposed-budget-savings
The signage has been installed at more than 8,400 bus stops throughout Metro Vancouver.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10211247/canadas-translink-now-features-braille-signage-at-all-bus-stops
The team will conduct site and technical investigations, finalize selection of optimal design alternatives for each station, and prepare preliminary plans...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10210820/hdr-led-team-lands-new-york-mta-program-management-contract
The new agreement is worth almost $1.3 billion over its entire duration, until 2030.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10210491/n-y-s-nice-bus-extends-transdev-contract
METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman spoke to Spare CEO/Co-Founder Kristoffer Vik Hansen and Chad Ballentine, VP, demand response & innovative mobility, at...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10209963/capmetro-spare-partnership-tests-tech-at-next-level
The contract to provide Contracted Urban Bus (CUB) service will run from 2024 to 2029 and restricts expenses during those five years to $151.2 million.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10210019/samtrans-awards-mv-transportation-5-year-contract
A Miami native, Forbes solidified a reputation as a leader and innovator in public transportation for more than 30 years — eight of which were spent as...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10209694/palm-tran-announces-passing-of-clinton-b-forbes
PRIDE Industries now manufactures 46 parts for InterMotive — 24 cable assemblies and 18 mid- to high-volume PCBAs. About half of PRIDE Industries’ employees...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208522/automotive-manufacturer-finds-hidden-labor-force
When compared with the same period last year, an additional 1,106,567 customer boardings occurred on RTD’s system during the months of July and August.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208618/denvers-rtd-zero-fare-for-better-air-program-boosts-ridership
Philip Podgorny joins the team after a decorated tenure at Ford Motor Company, where he most recently served as GM for Ford Pro, Commercial and Government...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208515/forest-river-names-new-vp-sales-business-development
South Carolina's EHC took a chance by investing in electric vehicles in the wake of soaring gas prices and found success after adding Ford E-Transit vans.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208240/senior-ada-transportation-provider-finds-savings-through-electrification
At the event, Vicinity and Exro Technologies Inc. will jointly exhibit a Vicinity Lightning electric transit bus, integrated with Exro's revolutionary Coil...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10207590/vicinity-exro-to-showcase-lightning-electric-transit-bus
Riders now enjoy real-time notifications about their upcoming journeys, allowing them to plan effectively and stay informed.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10207756/capmetro-teams-with-spare-to-automate-paratransit-system
After working with Genfare to implement a new mobile fare payment system, Alabama's The Wave decided to give some of the same capabilities to its...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10204880/the-wave-genfare-bring-fare-collection-to-paratransit-system
The railroad, working with the City of Jefferson, advanced a series of accessibility improvements in accordance with the ADA that include a new platform,...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10206817/amtrak-completes-1-4m-upgrade-project-in-missouri
Now in its ninth year, the Innovative Solutions Awards honors bus operations and their supplier partners for successful partnerships that positively...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10205801/metros-2023-innovative-solutions-award-winners-revealed
The lithium-iron-phosphate battery technology, produced by Cummins, Daimler Trucks, and Paccar, will be able to offer several advantages compared to other...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10205785/accelera-joint-venture-to-advance-battery-cell-production-in-u-s
National Express’ River Valley Metro program went live July 1, offering connections to jobs, services, education, and attractions.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10205673/national-express-shuttle-transit-launch-fixed-route-transit-paratransit-services
The conference makes its return to Orlando after a successful show in 2021 that occurred just as the restrictions of COVID relaxed.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10205523/take-two-aptas-transform-expo-returns-to-orlando
The new service will launch in September 2023 in six cities with an initial fleet of 25 Teslas employing 60 companion drivers.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10205339/envoy-america-launches-all-electric-all-employee-service-for-older-adults
The system is designed to allow people using manual or power wheelchairs to independently secure themselves on a bus with just the push of a button.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10202944/ny-mta-testing-qstraints-quantum-securement-system
The service expansion became effective July 1, 2023.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10202862/transdev-expands-partnership-with-rtds-paratransit-services
The project, made possible by Rebuild Illinois funding, will transform a critical hub for paratransit with new assets that promote accessibility, expand...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10202750/pace-breaks-ground-on-new-ada-paratransit-transfer-facility
Following a purchase that shook up the contractor landscape, Laura Hendricks discusses how the transition is going, the company’s zero-emission goals, and...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10202530/transdevs-ceo-talks-future-of-company-post-first-transit-acquisition
The work includes making all three stations accessible to persons with disabilities.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10201217/metra-breaks-ground-on-project-to-rebuild-electric-stations
PSTA has been working with Spare since 2021 to power its ADA Paratransit service, PSTA Access.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10201195/spare-psta-partner-to-expand-same-day-paratransit-services
Submissions are now being accepted for this year from any type of passenger bus or rail operation and their supplier partner, with the winners set to be...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10198683/apply-now-for-metros-2023-innovative-solution-awards
The new name and brand identity, Model1 Commercial Vehicles, reflects the evolution beyond bus sales to also include distribution, service, parts,...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10200670/creative-bus-sales-rebrands
This wage is 31 cents higher than operators in Brooklyn, NY, where the cost of living is between 22%-41% higher than in the Charlotte area.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10200105/cats-increases-starting-pay-for-paratransit-operators
The collaboration empowers transit agencies to enhance microtransit and paratransit services using Uber's network.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10199874/spare-uber-partner-to-enhance-public-transit-services
On average, OC ACCESS provides about 3,500 trips per day.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10199156/octas-oc-access-service-set-to-resume
With models set to debut on the market as soon as this summer, Pegasus is offering unique buses for the shuttle, paratransit, and school bus markets that...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10199060/pegasus-lineup-offers-buses-in-various-propulsion-systems
Effective in early June 2023, National Express Group PLC changes its name to Mobico Group PLC and the stock ticker of MCG.
https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10198595/national-express-name-change-ahead
Effective in early June 2023, National Express Group PLC changes its name to Mobico Group PLC and the stock ticker of MCG.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10198595/national-express-name-change-ahead
Six vehicles will be used to maintain paratransit service and enhance the agency’s on-demand offerings.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10198142/bloomington-transit-to-improve-paratransit-microtransit-service
Michael Baker International, Inc. will do construction-related services for three SEPTA stations.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10197664/septa-awards-contract-to-improve-subway-stations
In an exclusive interview with METRO, Q’STRAINT Co-President Patrick Girardin discusses his company’s work to continue its mission to provide every...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10195694/qstraints-girardin-talks-equity-the-importance-of-accessibility
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. will do architectural, design, and construction-related services for three subway stations.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10195312/septa-awards-contract-for-ada-improvement-project
The order is the first commitment from a dealer from the 2,000 chassis commitment Pegasus made with VIA Motors, which was announced in September.
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10194767/pegasus-lands-first-purchase-order-for-buses-built-on-via-chassis
As previously announced, the Ferndale Campus is located near the company's headquarters in Aldergrove, British Columbia, with easy access to port, rail, and...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10194602/vicinity-set-to-launch-washington-operations
Though paratransit has advanced significantly since riders having to call in days in advance for a ride, transformation of paratransit to combat existing...
https://www.metro-magazine.com/10193284/5-key-considerations-when-choosing-a-tech-partner-for-your-paratransit-service