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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2013

U.K. town to replace buses with driverless pods

Each pod, which has a battery-powered electric motor, can hold up to two people and their luggage and travels just 12 mph.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2013

BART managers to take hot seat regarding worker deaths

Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), called for the hearing months before the recent deaths of BART worker Christopher Sheppard, 58, and contractor Laurence Daniels, 66, regarding concerns about "unresolved" BART workplace safety issues in recent years, the report said.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2013

Allied Specialty Vehicles forms bus division, appoints CEO

Will be comprised of Collins Bus Corp., Mid Bus, Corbeil, Champion Bus Inc., General Coach America Inc. Goshen Coach Inc., El Dorado National California Inc., El Dorado National Kansas Inc., Krystal Coach and Federal Coach.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2013

European rail group, APTA sign agreement to reinforce ties

Outlines a framework for cooperation and information exchange between the two associations. The signing of this MoU will be followed by meetings throughout the week between APTA, European Rail Industry Association and their members on a number of topics.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2013

Denver RTD selects FasTracks construction team

Recommended that its board of directors move forward with a proposal from Graham, Balfour Beatty, Hamon Constructors to design and build the North Metro Rail Line to 124th Avenue. The proposal commits to completing construction of the line to 124th by January 2018.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2013

Bombardier project wins Harvard U. design award

Together with consortium partners, the company was responsible for the delivery of a full turnkey light rail system, including the manufacture of more than 100 Bombardier Flexity light rail vehicles.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2013

Amtrak targets multicultural travelers with new sites

While Amtrak’s main website is a travel-planning resource for all travelers, the new microsites are culturally focused that host the unique, original multicultural voices of a rotating set of featured bloggers.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2013

Cost of L.A. streetcar could delay project

The price of the project is increasing from last year’s estimate of about $125 million due in part to relocating utility lines. Construction was initially scheduled to start next year, but will have to be pushed back to 2015 or 2016 because of the funding problems.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2013

Calif. high-speed rail group rejects call for project slowdown

A state senator took issue with its decision to continue with the Central Valley alignment. He expressed concerns about “the short notice of this new alignment and the lack of outreach.” The association responded that the route has been one of many alternatives since 2012 and staff members held several public outreach events in cities along the proposed route.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2013

Humorous signs give boost to NYC subway conductors

To ensure that New York City subway drivers are alert, they are required at each stop to point out the window at a zebra-striped band, which inspired the creation of a video showing people holding humorous signs for the conductors to read.

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