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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 StaffMarch 14, 2013

SEPTA may raise fares, simplify payment in FY14

Part of planned move to an open fare payment system would eliminated extra-fare zone charges on dozens of transit routes and there would be some consolidation of zones on regional rail.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2013

TriMet budget keeps fares, service steady

The foundation of the $485 million operating budget assumes that the arbitration award for the just-expired contract with the ATU is upheld and TriMet’s offer stands, providing some breathing room and ability to invest in critical infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2013

Valley Metro adds fare vending machines

Sixteen new machines are now operating at a dozen LINK stations. The move will make it easier, quicker and more convenient for bus passengers in the East Valley to purchase fares before riding transit.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2013

FMCSA shuts down N.Y. coach operator

An investigation of Ming An Inc.’s operations found that Ming An failed to conduct pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and allowed unqualified drivers to operate its vehicles in an unsafe manner with its drivers receiving numerous citations for speeding in excess of 15 miles per hour over posted speed limits.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2013

Amtrak adds priority boarding for Hiawatha service

The route, with intermediate stops in Glenview, Ill., and in Wisconsin at Sturtevant and the Milwaukee Airport, carried nearly 839,000 passengers last year, ranking it among the top 10 Amtrak routes nationally.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2013

Bombardier Transportation names new President/COO

Lutz Bertling replaces André Navarri, who will remain as strategic advisor to the president/CEO until June 1, 2014 at which time he will retire from the organization.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2013

Wichita, Kan. operator adds Temsa TS35

Coaches are equipped with a Cummins ISL 345 engine, Allison B500 transmission and three-point seat belts.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2013

N.Y. subway crime down 16% in 2013

Police have stepped up their presence on late-night trains and more undercover officers have been conducting sting operations, particularly in the seven precincts with the highest numbers of subway felonies.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2013

Calif. agency adds triple bike racks

Gold Coast Transit will install new Sportworks racks on all 54 of its buses.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2013

VIA Rail Canada launches onboard entertainment

Partnered with CBC/Radio-Canada, the National Film Board of Canada, and The Historica-Dominion Institute to provide passengers on its trains free access to TV shows and documentaries.

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