How do bus drivers get to work? In Singapore, they hail a ride.
Frustrated with the limitations of an inflexible legacy system, one of Singapore’s leading public transport operators decided to give employees a new kind of commute.
Report: UITP details how to manage change and disruption in new mobility
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Tackling public transit in the most densely populated city in Brazil
Fortaleza’s newly-launched TopBus+ on-demand service is proving to be a welcome solution for a city that has historically struggled to meet the ever-evolving mobility needs of a growing population. Listen to the podcast to hear all about it.
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Less is more: how one town is growing its public transport during a pandemic
In the latest podcast, hear how Sevenoaks increased the efficiency of their rides in one month by operating fewer vehicles, driving fewer miles, and spending significantly less time behind the wheel.
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How Austin cracked the code on suburban and rural public transit
In this episode of our podcast, learn how the city’s Pickup service is drawing passengers back to public transportation at an accelerated rate after COVID-19, even in rural neighborhoods.
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Responding to COVID-19: How to optimize transportation resources during emergencies
The COVID-19 crisis is disrupting life as we knew it and quickly creating a new normal. For public transportation, in particular, restrictions and city lockdowns continue to impact regular travel as communities adhere to very real concerns over physical distancing. But as we begin to think about what life will look like in the months to come, including life after COVID-19, we can see this as an opportunity to think through immediate changes that will impact our future, starting with a positive change in how we move.
Servicios de transporte a demanda frente al panorama del COVID-19
La crisis del COVID-19 ha cambiado nuestra realidad y a medida que los países y ciudades comienzan a levantar las restricciones tendremos que enfrentarnos a una nueva normalidad. Para el área de transporte ello implica incorporar medidas de seguridad y distanciamiento social y reimaginar la manera en la que nos movilizamos.
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On-Demand Transport: Creative transportation solutions in the wake of COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis is disrupting life as we knew it and quickly creating a new normal. For public transportation, in particular, restrictions and city lockdowns continue to impact regular travel as communities adhere to very real concerns over physical distancing. But as we begin to think about what life will look like in the months to come, including life after COVID-19, we can see this as an opportunity to think through immediate changes that will impact our future, starting with a positive change in how we move.
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How to successfully launch and grow an on-demand service
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An introduction to on-demand transportation
The global transportation market is ripe for redevelopment, with intense traffic congestion and outdated or overwhelmed infrastructure — both physical and digital — requiring new solutions that radically rethink transportation. Thankfully, a number of leading cities are rapidly adapting to meet these challenges using on-demand transportation.
Sen. Doug Jones and Sen. Chris Van Hollen praise microtransit in Senate hearing
The Alabama and Maryland senators spoke about the promise of microtransit, pointing to the success of on-demand public transportation in Birmingham and Montgomery County.
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Four city leaders share their experience with microtransit
Transit agencies and cities are looking toward public-private partnerships as potential solutions for providing better transit connections. In places where fixed-route transit may not be feasible given density, connectivity, or other land-use considerations, these partnerships could hold the key.
