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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 StaffSeptember 16, 2013

Cleveland RTA breaks ground on BRT line

The U.S. Department of Transportation is providing roughly $16.3 million toward the $20 million West Shore Express BRT line, including $8.5 million for the purchase of 15 new buses manufactured by New Flyer Industries.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

Cummins unveils new heavy-duty engine platform

The G Series will initially be manufactured at the Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., serving customers on a global basis. Production will start during the first half of 2014.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

OC Transpo's paratransit service to use unique smart card system

Para Transpo uses a zoned fare system that’s different from OC Transpo’s and uses many different vehicles, including taxis that are only on duty some of the time, making it difficult to use the agency's Presto system.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

Va. transit may end weekend service for disabled riders

Greater Richmond Transit Co. is running out of funds to keep the program running. Demand for the service has spiked by 75% over the last 10 years.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

Calif. paratransit expands service

Added stops to its Downtown Shuttle Route. Additionally, seniors and ADA riders may now transfer, free of charge, to the fixed-route system.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

Manatee paratransit operator named Fla. Driver of the Year

Patricia Adams, a former school bus driver, has been transporting 30 to 40 people daily to physical therapy, dialysis and doctors appointments safely for six years.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

Northfield Lines adds 2 Temsa TS30s

Vehicles are equipped with Wi-Fi, 120-volt power outlets, individual lighting and climate controls, plush reclining seats and a restroom.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

New York City Transit testing all-electric BYD bus

The test will determine if this type of bus can meet the twin challenges of operating in the stop-and-go traffic of Manhattan while maintaining high levels of passenger comfort and operational performance.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2013

California extends clean vehicle, fuel incentives through 2023

By extending the programs through 2023, the bill would provide more than $2 billion in clean air and transportation funding in California.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2013

Alstom unveils UK's first Citadis tram

The delivery is part of NET phase 2, a project to expand Nottingham’s tramway network with the construction of two new lines totaling approximately 10 miles and 29 stations.

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