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TTC expands next-vehicle arrival system

April 30, 2010

Unveiling a solar-powered sign at a streetcar platform, the Toronto Transit Commission (ON) launched the latest phase of its next-vehicle arrival system.

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Does GPS distract Disney drivers?

April 20, 2010

Buses at Walt Disney World in Orlando (FL) are equipped with on-board computers that adjust routes in real-time to accommodate passenger demand. Critics claim that the program distracts drivers and compromises safety.

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Back-seat drivers

April 12, 2010

The new New York City Taxi and Limousine Commissioner wants passengers to use the touchscreen in the back seat to provide feedback on their trip.

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Transit TV uses GPS to trigger local advertising

April 5, 2010

Transit TV uses GPS to deliver geographically triggered advertising for small businesses along LA Metro bus routes.

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New York taxi drivers overcharge passengers by millions

March 15, 2010

New York City taxi drivers overcharged passengers by more than $8 million over the past two years, according to a review of GPS data.

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Delaware students can track campus bus online

March 9, 2010

The University of Delaware launched a web-based application that allows students to track the location of the campus shuttle.

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GPS systems vulnerable to hackers

March 4, 2010

Technology that depends on satellite-navigation systems, like GPS, is increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated attacks.

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Apps for smarter carpooling

March 3, 2010

Social networks, combined with the GPS and location-based services, are creating opportunities for applications that support carpooling and ridesharing.

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Where’s my ferry? Now Puget Sound commuters can find out

February 24, 2010

Think bus riders get all the cool apps? Now Washington State Ferries commuters can find out where their vessel is.

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Winston-Salem hybrids hit the road

February 18, 2010

The Winston-Salem Transit Authority (NC) just took delivery on 10 diesel-electric buses and is expecting 10 more.

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