Leading Transit Operator RATP Dev USA Deploys SmartDrive Video Program to Bolster Safety Across Transportation Agencies
SmartDrive Systems, a leader in video-based safety and transportation intelligence, and RATP Dev USA, provider of best-in-class transit services to customers and their passengers, today announced that RATP Dev USA has deployed the SmartDrive® program to improve safety in agencies and support drive2zero™, RATP Dev’s safety management system.
Sétif
RATP Dev rolled out trams in Algeria's largest cities through SETRAM, its joint venture along with Entreprise du Métro d’Alger (EMA) and TRANSTEV. The tram ushered in a new era of modern transit, better quality of life, and economic growth.
The modern trams have air conditioning and low floors to allow access for passengers with disabilities. Passengers enjoy a high-frequency service and information system in both Arabic and French. The tram makes it easier to get around, and has helped improve the daily routine and quality of life for locals.
EXTRAPOLITAN ALLIANCE GROWS AGAIN: WELCOME TO ROME AND MONACO!
Ronan Bois, Director of the Sightseeing business declared: “Thanks to these new partnerships Extrapolitan is consolidating its leading position in Europe. The growth of our sightseeing network will serve the commercial success of both our partners and ourselves”.
Capital Metro to Test AV Technology July 23 – August 5
Capital Metro will start testing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology on Monday, July 23 beginning at midnight. The testing phase is expected to end on Sunday, Aug. 5. Vehicle safety, street signalization and the efficiency and performance of battery technology will be examined during this evaluation period. The public will not be able to board the autonomous vehicles during the testing phase, and Capital Metro is asking people to keep a safe distance from the vehicles and leave the testing crews undisturbed, to ensure safe operations.
RATP Dev USA Welcomes Russ Tieskoetter As Chief Operating Officer
RATP Dev USA, the North American subsidiary of the global transportation provider, announces the appointment of Russ Tieskoetter, former Senior Vice President of Operations at MV Transportation, as the Chief Operating Officer of RATP Dev USA.
GEST, a subsidiary of RATP Dev, unveils extended tram line in Florence, Italy
The initial line from Villa Costanza has now been extended to Careggi hospital—11.5 km of tracks and 26 stations will enable Florentine locals to make the entire journey in 40 minutes, with trams running every four minutes from 5.00 a.m. to 12.30 a.m., and until 2.00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Open Tour Paris takes part in official parade for Les Bleus
The players of the French national team will be appearing aboard an electric Open Tour Paris bus specially decorated for the occasion, in a parade on the Champs-Elysées Monday, 16 July. Featuring the players, the bus will take the team from Place Charles de Gaulle to Elysée Palace to greet fans and celebrate this victory.
Monaco
Extrapolitan is an alliance of the world’s best hop-on/hop-off tours, operating in Paris, London, Hong Kong, Bath, Cardiff, Windsor, Nice, Marseille, Riga, Athens, Helsinki, Budapest, Split, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Tallinn and Berlin. Extrapolitan combines the strong local expertise of sightseeing tour operators who have long-standing experience, with an international presence.
The tours feature commentary in different languages so that passengers can learn about the main attractions in each city while traveling in style on a double-decker open-top bus.