Ride On adds real-time info
Montgomery County’s Ride On (MD) is testing a system that lets riders track the location of their bus on an online map. Original post
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Mayor of London on collision course with transport unions
After Transport for London (UK) confirmed that it is considering automated trains, the mayor of London is facing a showdown with transport unions. Original post
CTA gets social
The Chicago Transit Authority (IL) is finally entering the social space, with new Facebook and Twitter accounts expected to launch today. Original post
Amtrak adds WiFi to more East Coast routes
Amtrak officially launched free WiFi on 12 East Coast routes, including the heavily traveled Northeast Regional, Empire, and Keystone services. Original post
Troubles continue for Sacramento Airport people-mover
For the third time this month, one of the new automated people-movers at Sacramento International Airport (CA) was shut down for repairs. Original post
LIRR will review ticket-refund fees
The MTA will refund ticket cancellation charges to about 300 passengers who returned tickets after a lightning strike knocked out LIRR service last month. Original post
Thieves use online info to steal metal from railroads
According to British Transport Police, savvy criminals are using online information to plot thefts of metal cable from railroads. Original post
Why you should care about near field communications
The new partnership between NJ TRANSIT and Google Wallet has the potential to change the way people travel and shop, according to a post in Tnooz. Original post
BART delays decision on cell phone policy
BART directors did not take action on guidelines for interrupting cell phone service as expected, but instead directed staff to revise the draft policy. Original post
London Underground says tech can improve efficiency
A confidential report from Transport for London (UK) says that tech improvements can allow the agency to reducing staffing by 15% and save £1.8 billion. Original post