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Hong Kong bus passengers narrowly escape disaster.

Swift Current Saskatchewan’s new transit system is launched.

Calgary launches smart phone transit app.

New section of A-Line metro opens in Prague, Czech Republic.

DC Metro believes they need to accommodate as many as 84,000 daily trips by 2020.

MBTA fares are cheaper than most U.S. cities

Montreal’s transit authority is looking for public input for the system’s future.

Hamilton, Ontario bus drivers reach tentative deal.

Windsor buses begin using NEXUS lane for border crossing.

TTC selects company to handle Spadina Subway expansion completion.

Russian commuters save woman trapped under train.

Beijing seeks new private investment to expand subway.

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Author: Adrienne Coling