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Jobs across the UK in danger due to lack of Transport for London funding
As TfL deals with the financial repercussions caused by COVID-19, the Mayor of London has warned that 43,000 jobs across the UK are at risk due to a lack of funding.
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Metrolinx expands GO-VAXX bus fleet to help combat COVID-19 in Ontario
Metrolinx is working to support the efforts to stop the spread of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, by launching two additional GO-VAXX buses – which aim to administer up to 300 vaccines per day.
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Go-Ahead Group awarded for carbon cutting initiatives
For the second year in a row, the Carbon Disclosure Project has awarded Go-Ahead with an 'A minus' rating for reducing carbon emissions, the highest score of any UK public transport company.
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Keolis awarded renewal contract for operation of PAM 75 in Paris
Continuing an 18-year partnership, the City of Paris has renewed its contract with Keolis for the operation of its PAM 75 transport service for people with reduced mobility.
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Tasmanian government launches new Kingborough express bus services
In collaboration with Metro Tasmania, the Tasmanian government has launched nearly 90 new express services to reduce commuting time and ease congestion for the people of Hobart.
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Arriva Italy to operate specialist reduced mobility service
In partnership with Meditral, Arriva Italy will operate a specialist service in Rome that will benefit students with reduced mobility and special educational needs.
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National coalition to advance the development of hydrogen fuel cell buses formed in the U.S.
The Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Council will work to educate policymakers, regulators and transportation stakeholders on the benefits of hydrogen fuel cell electric buses.
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STM to begin road testing of rear-view cameras on buses
Working towards increased safety for all road users by combining cameras and high-definition screens in place of rear-view mirrors, STM will test its new rear-view cameras on two buses for a one-year period.
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Transdev to oversee COTA paratransit and on-demand services
As part of the new partnership, Transdev USA will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Central Ohio Transit Authority's 73 paratransit and on-demand transit vehicles.
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RATP Group awarded Paris-Saclay municipal federation bus network contract
Under the six-year contract, RATP Group will be responsible for the operation of the Plateau de Saclay public transportation network - including 44 regular and two demand-responsive bus lines.
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The importance of investing in customer journeys
First Bus Leicester and First Bus Potteries, in partnership with Ticketer and Littlepay, recently announced the implementation of one of the largest Tap On/Tap Off (TOTO) schemes outside of London. Owen Hughes, Head of Retail Development at First Bus, discusses the scheme and its role in creating a seamless customer journey.
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Metroline launches first electric bus in Hertfordshire
As part of its renewed agreement with Hertfordshire County Council, Metroline has introduced an electric bus on the county's Route PB1.
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Mayor of London reveals cost of congestion as car use remains high
Despite efforts to encourage the use of active travel and public transport, the Mayor of London has revealed that congestion in the capital is costing the economy £5.1 billion a year.
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Contactless cash: Ensuring that everyone is along for the ride
Katherine Conrad, Director of Client Services at NEORide, discusses the introduction of cash payments for mobile tickets across the EZfare payment system and why this is key to ensuring that the needs of both transit and its passengers are met.
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Transdev to begin operating new Wellington bus service in summer 2022
Transdev subsidiary Mana Newlands has been awarded a six-year contract to operate a new bus service between Wellington Station and Wellington International Airport from July 2022.