5 questions to ask when planning an E-Fare strategy By Stan Craft There are many reasons to implement an Electronic Fare Management (EFM) system. The riding public enjoys the benefits of convenient methods of purchasing tickets, faster boarding and the simplicity of switching between transport modes. Transit agencies benefit through increased ridership, operational efficiencies, reduced […]
Account-based systems pave the way for open payments Using bank cards, non-proprietary devices and the acceptance of mobile wallets are key to the future of fare collection By Floyd Diaz As more and better wireless technologies for public transit are developed and agencies’ competencies and commitment to integrating mobile data evolve, account-based systems for fare […]
What to look for in a revenue management solution By Andrea Hintz Comprehensive fare collection systems make public transport more attractive for users and more cost-effective for operators. They provide seamless travel, shorter wait times and better environmental performance as well as reliable data collection for revenue protection and resource planning. […]
Ford Transit by Mobility Transportation Services Three rural community transit agencies have already given this specially upfitted Transit their hearty approval By David Hubbard Dave Brown was working as a fleet manager for a Chevrolet dealership in 1981 when he saw a new market developing for vans equipped to transport passengers with disabilities. By 1992, […]
SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT (RTD), a public transit district, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE sealed Bids are invited, all in strict conformance with, “IFB FOR INTRUSION ALARM SYSTEM” dated MARCH 17, 2016. Go to RTD’s “Doing Business” page www.sanjoaquinRTD.com to download IFB documents or register as new vendor. Bidders shall submit Bids to RTD offices, via […]
NOTICE INVITING BIDS IFB FOR PURCHASE OF SIX WHEELCHAIR RAMPS San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD), a public transit district, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE sealed Bids are invited for purchase of wheelchair ramps for 2006 Gillig Hybrid 40ft buses, all in strict conformance with, “IFB FOR PURCHASE OF SIX (6) WHEELCHAIR RAMPS,” dated March 3, 2016. […]
At the start of this century, Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) had a turbulent history. It was owned by the Mayflower Corporation which collapsed, but ADL was then rescued by Scottish investors. At that time, the company consisted of the Dennis chassis manufacturing facility in Guildford, about 30 miles from London’s Heathrow Airport, and the Alexander […]
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Valley Metro RPTA Senior Contracts Administrator Valley Metro is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer OPENING DATE: 02/19/16 CLOSING DATE: 03/11/16 05:00 PM SUMMARY: The Senior Contracts Administrator will plan, issue solicitations, negotiate, and administer complex procurements of goods, and services with specialized commercial and technical requirements. Responsible for solicitation development, proposal evaluation, cost and […]
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