public transit

MBTA’s $9.6 billion capital investment plan opens for public comment

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If you’ve got something to say to the people in charge over at MBTA about their plans for the future of the transit service, now’s your chance. On Thursday, the MBTA announced a 21 day public comment period for their proposed five year, multi-billion dollar capital investment plan. This time period will give the public … Read more

China’s bus operators seek new cash routes as subsidies dry up and commuters opt for cars, Didi or underground

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Hailed as “the greener and more affordable way to pick up your bride”, the wedding bus is among the new charter services China’s public bus operators have started to offer as they seek new sources of revenue. Others include providing catering buses for company outings and family tomb-sweeping trips to honour ancestors. According to Wang, … Read more