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First Bus appoints Janette Bell as new Managing Director
Janette Bell will join First Bus on 26 October 2020 enabling a handover process to take place between her and Giles Fearnley, who will leave later in the year.
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COVID-19 – the challenges faced by women working in transport
Jo Field, Board Member of Women in Transport, talks to women working in the transport sector about their experiences through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WMATA extends academic partnerships to examine cyber-security threats
The partnership aims to help students progress in their fields and be able to address real-world cyber-security and transit challenges that WMATA is facing today.
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MTA buses to return to front door boarding and fare collection
Front-door boarding will reportedly add up to 40 per cent more space on buses, which aims to enhance a rider’s ability to socially distance.
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Further £63 million to maintain bus services in Scotland
The funding is said to be particularly important with the recent return of schools in Scotland.
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Coronavirus support for UK buses and trams extended to £700 million
The British Government has allocated a further £256 million to support bus and tram services in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dubai’s RTA explores use of VR to train tram drivers
Employees are said to have shown support for the use of the technology so far, which the Authority plans to roll out across other areas of the transport sector if ultimately deemed a success.
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Lyft publishes first environmental, social and governance report
The report, which aims to evaluate what the firm has already delivered and is planning to deliver in the future, will be released annually.
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USDOT awards $4.9 million to four new University Transportation Centers
The University Transportation Centers have been awarded the grants in a bid to accelerate research and education into American transportation solutions.
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MTA takes further measures to protect bus passengers and workers
On top of 'Operation Respect,' New York's MTA is now piloting mask dispensers on buses as a way to protect those using public transit.
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Marie-Ange Debon appointed as Keolis Group Executive Chairwoman
Marie-Ange Debon will begin as Keolis Group Executive Chairwoman on 24 August 2020.
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Independent review to assess TfL’s future funding and financing
The review will be carried out by a panel with experience of public policy, Government reviews and reform of public bodies.
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Keolis awarded €110 million OmniRide bus contract in Virginia
Keolis, which will integrate 237 new employees to operate and maintain the bus service, has already begun changeover activities to ensure a smooth transition.
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New standards introduced to improve safety for taxi and PHV passengers
The new standards, which local authorities will be expected to implement, are designed to improve consistency in the taxi licensing system.
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£10 million for pop-up bus priority infrastructure announced in Scotland
The funding aims to optimise bus efficiency, improving the attractiveness of bus travel by incentivising bus trips ahead of private vehicle journeys.