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‘True’ real-time: Passenger information to elevate the experience and restore trust in buses
This webinar brings together industry experts to discuss how the sector can restore public trust in buses post-pandemic.
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Contactless payments rolled out on Santa Barbara buses
Contactless payment capability has been rolled out on certain Santa Barbara bus services for the first time this week, with Clean Air Express users receiving a discount for using contactless to pay.
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Public transport data and the next steps for better operations
Ticketer Group CEO Andy Monshaw tells Intelligent Transport how improved understanding of the data available to operators is set to transform the public transport industry, bring back passengers after the pandemic and enable better decision making across the sector.
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Dublin unveils three new hydrogen fuel cell buses
Commuters in Dublin could soon be travelling on hydrogen fuel-cell buses, after the NTA and Bus Éireann announced an investment of more than €2 million to purchase three zero emissions vehicles.
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First Glasgow: Transformation at Caledonia and beyond
First Bus has recently announced that its Caledonia depot is to become the UK’s largest Electric Vehicle (EV) charging hub, marking a significant step towards the bus operator’s net zero targets, as well as the UK’s wider ambitions. Andrew Jarvis, Portfolio Managing Director, takes a deeper look at the project.
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Masks to remain mandatory on TfL services despite Government guidance
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has confirmed that masks will remain mandatory on all TfL services beyond 19 July, when it will not be a legal requirement to wear a face covering in England.
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TfL appoint Louise Cheeseman as Director of Buses
The former boss of Hull Trains will be tasked with modernising the city’s fleet of buses and making bus travel in the UK capital more sustainable.
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Bringing equitable and economical DRT to the masses
Via’s European CEO Chris Snyder tells Intelligent Transport how demand-responsive transport can best be used to enhance the experience of all passengers, no matter their circumstance.
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The National Bus Strategy: three months in
June 16th marked three months since the publication of the government’s highly anticipated National Bus Strategy. John Dowie, Strategy Director at First Bus, discusses how the strategy has impacted the industry in this short time, as well as what the sector needs long-term to fulfil the strategy.
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LA Metro CEO wants to make Metro “first transportation choice”
LA Metro has announced new approaches as it looks to rebuild after COVID-19 and return ridership to pre-pandemic levels, including a newly installed Youth Council.
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New public transport mask policy in England sparks intense debate
Debate has been sparked within the transport industry among politicians, local authorities, and unions alike, as face coverings look set to be ditched as a legal requirement in England.
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Bus projects announced in Massachusetts to ease congestion in Boston
Massachusetts authorities are planning some quick-build projects in a bid to extend the bus network in Boston and help to relieve some of the most congested areas of the city.
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COTA named one of best US companies for women to work for
The Ohioan transit authority joins companies like PepsiCo and Airbnb on a list of the best companies in the US for women to advance in, thanks to equal representation in its executive leadership team.
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LA Metro begins work on $900 million Airport Metro Connector project
The new LA Metro project will connect Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with the city’s transport network, with light rail and bus connections planned for the new transport hub.
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HITRANS launches MaaS app in Scottish Highlands
It’s hoped the app will help provide better information and access to transport in the Highlands and Islands region of Scotland, an area which can be difficult to navigate via public transport.