Smarter public transit comes at the cost of rider anonymity
- Date: 12/01/2023
Security experts were skeptical about the New York MTA’s switch to an OMNY tap-and-go system when it was first announced years ago.…
Security experts were skeptical about the New York MTA’s switch to an OMNY tap-and-go system when it was first announced years ago.…
Brandon Branham, CTO in the City of Peachtree Corners, explains how connected vehicle technology is making the city’s transport ecosystem safer – even beyond…
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MTA introduces a six-month pilot of Quantum Self Securement Station on select buses along the M7 route, allowing wheelchair users…
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Have more mobility news that we should be reading and sharing? Let us know! Reach out to Sage Kashner (kashner@ctaa.org).
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