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GO Transit launches mobile app

November 15, 2011

GO Transit (ON) launched a mobile application last week, developed in cooperation with students at Ryerson University.

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A trio of New York City Transit apps

November 14, 2011

NY1 took a look at three free smartphone applications that let New York City Transit riders plan their next trip: NextStop, HopStop, and Roadify.

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Customer cameras catch drivers behaving badly

November 10, 2011

These days everybody has a camera and OC Transpo (ON) is investigating a video that allegedly shows a bus driver talking on a cell phone last August.

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Napa County rolls out real-time info

October 25, 2011

The Napa County Transportation and Planning Agency (CA) rolled out a system to allow VINE riders to track real-time bus arrival information.

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New online service for Tokyo rail riders

October 6, 2011

Passengers on Tokyo’s Yamanote line will be able to access an information service called Train Net via an on-board WiFi network for a month-long trial.

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South West Trains issues smart phones to front-line staff

September 12, 2011

South West Trains (UK) plans to issue BlackBerry devices to more than 850 front-line customer service staff to improve real-time communication with riders.

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Cleveland RTA provides schedule info via QR codes

September 1, 2011

The Greater Cleveland RTA (OH) has added quick response codes throughout its system to provide route and schedule information.

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The decline of WiFi on transit

August 9, 2011

The increased use of smartphones and tablets has reduced the need for WiFi on transit vehicles and some operators are focusing on cellular coverage.

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LA Metro signs make finding real-time info easy

July 14, 2011

When LA Metro rolled out real-time info in May, the agency also added signage that made it easy for riders to access the arrival predictions.

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Shop while you wait

June 30, 2011

A grocery chain in South Korea developed a mobile app that lets people combine two mundane tasks — waiting for the train and shopping for groceries.

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