The bus is an excellent option for family travel for both long-distance and local trips. It’s comfortable, affordable, and can be a fun adventure for kids! Sticking your kid in one seat for several hours might sound like a recipe for disaster, but with the right planning it doesn’t have to be. Use these seven tips to enjoy all the advantages of bus travel for your next family trip without the hassle of an unhappy kid! 1) Give yourself plenty of time to get there. If you’re a parent, then you already know that doing anything with children makes it… Read more »
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RTC Transit App Is Saving Thousands of Dollars in Expenses
Last year, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada released a smartphone app called rideRTC that allows riders to purchase tickets digitally and easily find bus routes to locations throughout Las Vegas. The app was designed to make it easier for visitors to find their way around the city, and eliminate barriers that might dissuade people from using public transportation. In addition to helping people plan their bus rides, rideRTC can also connect people with ridesharing services and find RTC Bike Share locations around Las Vegas. Now, less than 10 months after the app was released, the RTC has revealed… Read more »
Designer Creates Comprehensive Transit Map for NYC
New York City’s famous public transport system is known for being a lot of things, but simple isn’t one of them. Even for longtime residents of the city, finding the quickest route from one destination to another can be challenging. The complexity of the NYC transit system has been compounded by the fact that the city’s Metro Transit Authority (MTA) has never created a map that includes both subway lines and bus routes. Instead, riders must consult different maps to see all the different components that comprise the city’s massive public transit system. Soon, however, thanks to New York City… Read more »