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FLASH Announces Acquisition of NYC-based Ticketech

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FLASH, the global leader in cloud parking software and mobility transformation, today announced the acquisition of Ticketech, the parking technology leader in New York City. The acquisition expands the network of customers running FLASH's Mobility Hub Operating System and connects New York City's $22 billion dollar parking market to the emerging mobility marketplace.  

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  • NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FLASH, the global leader in cloud parking software and mobility transformation, today announced the acquisition of Ticketech, the parking technology leader in New York City.
  • Ticketech has powered New York City's attended valet operations since revolutionizing parking revenue control in the 1970s.
  • Launched in 2011, FLASH is the leading provider of cloud-born parking technology for managing parking, enabling digital driver engagement, and introducing new mobility services.
  • FLASH gives asset owners and operators the tools to transform isolated parking assets into connected mobility hubs connecting to the emerging digital mobility marketplace.

Lafarge Canada to Double Recycled Aggregates Volumes Through Key Partnerships

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

The use of Recycled Aggregates alone is a key component of Lafarge Canadas journey to Net Zero, directly associated with the global demand for sustainable building solutions to support better living standards.

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  • The use of Recycled Aggregates alone is a key component of Lafarge Canadas journey to Net Zero, directly associated with the global demand for sustainable building solutions to support better living standards.
  • However, there are currently a few barriers restricting the accelerated growth of Recycled Aggregates in Canada.
  • Lafarge has been recently working with subcontractors to Mosaics Finch LRT to supply Recycled Aggregates to projects in Mississauga.
  • Lafarge has been partnering with Concordia University, in Quebec, leading a study in cooperation with the City of Montreal to assess Recycled Aggregates performance in different applications.

Otonomo, Henshin and wefox Collaborate to Empower Fleet Insurance Innovations

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

wefox also announced it will be the first to market with new insurance products powered by the joint platform.

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  • wefox also announced it will be the first to market with new insurance products powered by the joint platform.
  • Otonomos mobility intelligence platform powers the next generation of automotive, fleet, insurance, transportation and mobility services.
  • wefox strives to disrupt the fleet and automobile insurance industry by adopting the embedded technology of various manufacturers through the emerging data ecosystem.
  • Julian Teicke CEO and co-founder of wefox said, wefox is shifting the insurance paradigm, going beyond repair & replace to predict & prevent.

Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Switch Health and Metrolinx launch new testing clinic at Union Station

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Friday, March 11, 2022

TORONTO, March 11, 2022 /CNW/ - The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), Switch Health and Metrolinx have collaborated to offer travellers coming to Toronto Pearson on the UP Express a convenient new option for pre-departures testing, located at the UPStairs lounge on the second floor above the Union Station UP Express platform.

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  • TORONTO, March 11, 2022 /CNW/ - The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), Switch Health and Metrolinx have collaborated to offer travellers coming to Toronto Pearson on the UP Express a convenient new option for pre-departures testing, located at the UPStairs lounge on the second floor above the Union Station UP Express platform.
  • "We couldn't be more pleased to partner with Switch Health and Metrolinx to bring this new service to those travelling multi-modally."
  • "We are extremely proud to launch this latest clinic, conveniently located in Union Station in partnership with GTAA and Metrolinx," said Dilian Stoyanov, Chief Executive Officer of Switch Health.
  • The new Healthy Travel testing clinic, powered by Switch Health and located at Union Station, will operate from Monday to Sunday during the hours of 7:00am to 7:00pm.

Free2move unstoppable, arrives in Columbus!

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Friday, February 25, 2022

Columbus, Feb. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Free2move has just arrived in Columbus, Ohio, and is revolutionizing mobility in the city.

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  • Columbus, Feb. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Free2move has just arrived in Columbus, Ohio, and is revolutionizing mobility in the city.
  • Through the dedicated app, service is available 24/7, and vehicles are booked directly with each individual Free2move customer account; no additional paperwork is required.
  • Relying on data and technology, Free2move puts the customer experience at the heart of the business to reinvent mobility.
  • Free2move Mobility in figures worldwide: 2 million customers, 450,000 rental vehicles, 500,000 parking spaces, 250,000 charging points in Europe.

MCI Onehealth Provides Corporate Update

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Monday, January 17, 2022

MCI Onehealth has made significant progress towards one of its leading objectives of growing privately paid-for services through MCI Corporate Health Solutions, achieving multiple new successes with a strong industry presence in the education, travel, transportation, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors during 2021 -- delivering a record year with more than 70% revenue growth year-over-year. Program developments and expansions include national travel health and immunization consultations, COVID-19 vaccination clinic delivery for up to 3,000 employees of Bombardier in January 2022, COVID-19 vaccination medical exemption review, as well as capacity for large scale rapid antigen testing, PCR testing, and audit validation of vaccination status. Notable corporate clients and partnerships include Gerdau Ameristeel, Durham Regional Police Services, Destination Toronto, Metrolinx, Canadian Broadcast Corporation, Intact Insurance, Coca Cola Ltd. and MHI Aerospace. The numerous protocols established around COVID-19 have greatly increased the need for efficient and reliable testing processes, which MCI Corporate Health Solutions has been able to facilitate and manage for a growing number of clients. MCI Corporate Health Solutions became the preferred vendor for Ryerson University for its student residence move-in procedures, as well as ongoing program management for COVID-19 self-testing, declaration and onsite testing. Noteworthy programs for Destination Toronto include testing at Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Weekend and Mirvish Productions, as well as upcoming events throughout 2022.  

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MCI Onehealth Technologies Inc. (MCI) (TSX: DRDR), a clinician-led healthcare technology company focused on increasing access to and quality of healthcare, is pleased to provide an update on organic growth across its integrated high-performance healthcare network.
  • In supporting corporate clients with leading healthcare delivery, MCI Corporate Health Solutions has become one of the fastest growing business streams for us, said Dr. Alexander Dobranowski, CEO of MCI.
  • In further expansion and development, MCI Corporate Health Solutions will be leveraging MCIs proprietary MCI Connect patient-experience platform in 2022 as part of its corporate programs, creating a unique suite of digitally-available services, modernizing offerings for the occupational and corporate health market.
  • MCI additionally offers an expanding suite of occupational health service offerings that support a growing list of nearly 500 corporate customers.

Founding members of Islamic Society of Toronto vote in favour of agreement with Metrolinx to bring a new larger mosque within the Islamic Religious Centre with significant community benefits to Thorncliffe Park, Flemington Park, and surrounding communitie

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

We are absolutely thrilled at the outcome of the vote.

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  • We are absolutely thrilled at the outcome of the vote.
  • For more than 10 years, IST has envisioned a larger mosque and community centre that would bring much needed improvements and services to the Thorncliffe Park, Flemington Park, and surrounding communities, said IST Leadership.
  • Were excited to be a part of bringing this to Thorncliffe Park more investment, a community hub, a business hub, a larger space for our mosque.
  • We look forward to welcoming our members to the new facility when it opens.

Austin approves! Free2move Mobility Hub expansion

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Austin, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Free2move , driven to develop flexible mobility solutions that meet the evolving market demand, is excited to add Austin to their list of Mobility Hubs.

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  • Austin, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Free2move , driven to develop flexible mobility solutions that meet the evolving market demand, is excited to add Austin to their list of Mobility Hubs.
  • Free2move has prioritized Austin as a Mobility Hub thanks to the Citys commitment to bringing additional mobility services to its community.
  • With more than 50,000 university students in the Austin area, the Free2move customer base in this market is impressively large.
  • Free2move Mobility in figures worldwide: 2 million customers, 450,000 rental vehicles, 500,000 parking spaces, 250,000 charging points (in Europe).

Bechtel selected as delivery partner for Metrolinx' Ontario Line

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

TORONTO, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bechtel, one of the world's most respected engineering, construction and project management companies, has been selected as the delivery partner for Metrolinx ' Ontario Line in Toronto , a vital part of plans to create a more connected regional transit system.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bechtel, one of the world's most respected engineering, construction and project management companies, has been selected as the delivery partner for Metrolinx ' Ontario Line in Toronto , a vital part of plans to create a more connected regional transit system.
  • The Ontario Line will be the first new subway line project in 50 years with Bechtel bringing its expertise of working in similar urban environments to better maximize opportunities for contractors to deliver the project and engage with community and industry stakeholders to address construction concerns.
  • "Bechtel is extremely pleased to have been selected by Metrolinx as their delivery partner for the Ontario Line in Toronto," said Kelvin Sims, Bechtel general manager, Infrastructure Americas.
  • "The Ontario Line will be part of a truly integrated transit network that will make getting around the city and the entire region easier and more intuitive," said Malcolm McKay, Ontario Line program sponsor for Metrolinx .

Next stop: Denver, in Free2Move’s American conquest

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Monday, October 25, 2021

This unique concept developed by Free2Move simplifies vehicle access with tailor-made solutions that cater to customer needs.

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  • This unique concept developed by Free2Move simplifies vehicle access with tailor-made solutions that cater to customer needs.
  • With a distinct focus on the future of mobility, Free2Move finds ingenious answers to vehicle access.
  • Their fleet of 160 Jeep in the area will be available by the minute, by the day or by the month.
  • Free2Move Mobility in figure worldwide: 2 million customers, 450,000 rental vehicles, 500,000 parking spaces, 250,000 charging points (in Europe).