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Blaise Transit, a leader in the development of innovative software solutions for public transit, is excited to announce the appointment of Olivia Li as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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We know most transit agencies are constantly striving to enhance their rider’s experience. However, amidst the excitement of offering new technology to passengers the crucial aspect of communication often gets overlooked. On-demand transit represents a paradigm shift in traditional transit models, with its tech-driven approach requiring active participation from riders. Yet, many riders may be unfamiliar with this concept, especially if it's the first time it's being introduced in their community. The introduction of new technology adds another layer of complexity, necessitating effective change management.

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Earlier this year, Blaise Transit began a new partnership with the Klamath Tribes in Southwestern Oregon. This collaboration marked a significant milestone in providing innovative, on-demand transit solutions to the Chiloquin and Klamath Falls regions, further underscoring the critical need for accessible and efficient transportation in the 574 tribal communities across the United States.

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The Government of New Brunswick along with Urban/Rural Rides announced that it will be rolling out on-demand transit software with Blaise, making it easier to book transit trips across the province.

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As Women's History Month draws to a close, it's an opportune time to reflect on the invaluable contributions of women leaders in various industries, including transit technology. At Blaise Transit, we are proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of women who are shaping the landscape of transit technology in North America.

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March 8th marks International Women's Day, and Blaise Transit is honored to shine a spotlight on the remarkable women who are leading the way in transit agencies across North America.

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In the 17th century, a man by the name of Blaise Pascal came up with the idea to run five-cent coaches around specified, heavily trafficked routes in Paris, picking up and dropping off passengers at designated points and on schedule. What started on March 18, 1662 became the primary blueprint for the concept of public transportation.

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Blaise Transit is thrilled to be bringing its leading on-demand transit software to two of Montana's most rural communities: Valley County and Powder River County. This expansion is a significant milestone for Blaise, as these communities represent the first two of many upcoming deployments in the United States.

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laise Transit (“Blaise”) is excited to announce their latest executive hire, Sophie Le Blanc, as Blaise’s new Head of Business Development. This new appointment to Blaise’s leadership team follows their recent announcement that the province of Nova Scotia has procured Blaise’s platform to deploy on-demand transit in 23 of their cities.

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February 6, 2023 – Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Blaise Transit (“Blaise”) is thrilled to announce that they were successful in a bid for a 3-year contract with the Nova Scotia Community Transportation Network (NSCTN), following a competitive public tender process. The NSCTN has selected Blaise’s platform to improve the accessibility and efficiency of community transportation in up to 23 communities across Nova Scotia.

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Blaise Transit, a Canadian On-Demand Transit (ODT) provider, is thrilled to announce a new on-demand transit project in the United Counties of Prescott-Russell, Ontario. The new transit system, which has launched June 15, 2021, has replace all 12 fixed-route bus lines in the region to create a fully on-demand transit service for residents and tourists alike.

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Blaise Transit, a Canadian on-demand transit (ODT) software provider, backed by Techstars, is thrilled to announce a new on-demand transit pilot project in the City of Dieppe, New Brunswick to be launched in May 2021.

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Blaise, a growing leader in on-demand mobility, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with RideShark, a pioneer and North American leader in the multimodal Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) sector

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Blaise Transit is thrilled to announce a new on-demand pilot project on Manitoulin Island, Ontario. We’re joining forces with United Manitoulin Island Transit (UMIT) to bring island communities together via affordable, accessible, and cost-efficient public transit.

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At Blaise, we just really love public transit. Our team is collaged together from cities across Canada and across the world. We’ve all regularly taken transit and know what works and what doesn’t. And we’re building solutions to help revolutionize the way you take the bus. Our team wants to cut your commute down, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and give you more time to do what you enjoy.

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In 2020, living in a metropolitan area typically gives access to better health care, economic opportunity, and the most accessible transit. But today we want to go small, and talk about how public transit can benefit small towns too.

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As devastating as the impacts of COVID-19 have been, there has never been a more transformative opportunity to revolutionize and democratize transit. And so, in our first Blog piece, we’re writing about transit investment in a post-COVID-19 world.

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