Is the Transit app optimal for tracking the bus schedule?

By Mackenzie Prince  Students, staff and faculty at the University of Maryland use Shuttle-UM transportation services daily to travel around the College Park campus. While bus times are available on signs outside of each stop, there is another way for people to check: the Transit app. Launched in 2012, Transit is available via the App Store and Google Play. With the app, users can track … Continue reading Is the Transit app optimal for tracking the bus schedule?

Shuttle-UM struggles in wake of COVID-19

by Joel Lev-Tov With the coronavirus pandemic showing no signs of slowing down, ridership of the University of Maryland shuttles has fallen to historic lows and its deficit has climbed to millions of dollars, forcing the university to make hard decisions. According to a statement from the Department of Transportation Services, Shuttle-UM ridership is down 92% this fall compared to fall 2019.  “This semester is … Continue reading Shuttle-UM struggles in wake of COVID-19