Oracle has formed an agreement with NEORide, a multi-state alliance of urban, suburban, and rural public transit systems, to make it easier for 40 public transit entities across 11 states to modernise their operations. The agreement will make it easier for transit agencies in those states to introduce modern AI-enabled technology through a simplified federal-level purchasing process.

Founded in 2014, NEORide brings together transit agencies across Ohio, Arkansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Indiana, Tennessee, and West Virginia to coordinate services, pursue joint procurements, and enhance regional mobility through shared innovation and cooperation. Through the agreement, NEORide members can now access Oracle NetSuite for Government through a streamlined, Federal Transit Administration (FTA)-compliant purchasing process.

“NEORide is committed to empowering our growing member base with the comprehensive tools and resources they need to enhance all aspects of public transit services,” said Katherine Conrad, Executive Director, NEORide.

“Government agencies need a straightforward and trustworthy path to transformative, secure technology that empowers them to efficiently serve their communities’ core service needs,” said Steve Seoane, senior vice president and general manager, Oracle Local Government. “By teaming with NEORide, we’re helping its members eliminate complex government procurement challenges as they move to achieve more with less, emphasising automation, increased productivity, and better decision-making through AI and a unified platform, so they can focus on providing excellent constituent services.”