Category: public transportation

iOS 12.3 code hints at support for more forms of mass transit

[ad_1] It’s not certain just when iOS 12.3 will arrive, although there have already been four betas as of this writing. A finished release may be a few weeks away, if not sooner. Whenever it shows up, it would be part of a larger plan. Reported leaks claim that iOS 13 will support a much […]

Denver Uber users can buy public transit tickets in the app

[ad_1] Just a few months ago, Uber made it possible to view Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTA) in its app, allowing riders to search for and plan public transportation trips. This is a logical next step, and it’s something we’ll likely see Uber expand. To make this possible in Denver, Uber partnered with Masabi, a […]

New York City’s MTA will support Apple Pay in early summer

[ad_1] The odds are that service will be limited in addition to the coverage. The MTA will only support tapping on a per-ride basis until the feature is available across the entire subway and bus systems in late 2020, so you’ll still have to pull out a MetroCard if you use routes that aren’t covered. […]

Uber adds London’s public transportation info to its app

[ad_1] At the same time, Uber is planning to bring its electric JUMP bicycles to cities across Europe. As we saw in San Francisco, the bike service can cut into car rides. But Uber doesn’t seem concerned that the added transport options will deter ridesharing customers. “This is central to Uber’s efforts to reduce private […]

Apple could make the iPhone’s NFC more useful at WWDC

[ad_1] This may also lay the groundwork for Apple’s rumored Tile-like tracking tag, although there’s nothing strictly linked to trackers in the leak. This wouldn’t be the only developer-focused addition, of course. Siri would support a host of new intents for third-party apps, such as media controls (for third-party services on the HomePod, perhaps?), search, […]