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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 StaffJanuary 3, 2013

Canadian coach operator considers seat belt installation

Following an accident in which a coach was blown off the road, injuring several passengers, Maritime Bus owner Mike Cassidy considers seat belts.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2013

MCI delivers to Calif., Ariz.

Apple Valley, Calif.’s Ebmeyer Charter and Tucson, Ariz.-based Gray Line Tours Tucson/Citizen Auto each received a 2013 MCI J4500 coach. Features include wood floors, three-point seat belts and Wi-Fi.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2013

MATA hopes to attract commuters with BRT routes

The Memphis Area Transit Authority plans to develop bus rapid transit lines along certain routes beginning in 2013.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2013

Atlanta transit plans still under way despite setback

City officials are considering alternate funding for a rail line along the Beltline and other projects after the failure of a transit referendum over the summer.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2013

Wi-Fi shut down on San Diego commuter trains

North County Transit District Coaster commuter trains will go without the service while officials explore possible improvements.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2013

L.A. Metro to open electric vehicle charging stations

Drivers will be able to charge their vehicles for a nominal fee at five Metro park and ride stations beginning this month.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2013

D.C. Metro pass sales down by half

In the four months following a large fare hike and a change in offerings, the agency sold 353,798 passes — down from 628,648 in same period in 2011.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2013

Calif. light rail called least efficient in country

The Valley Transportation Authority rail line suffers from low ridership and high operating costs, with less than 1% of area residents riding it daily.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2013

Fiscal cliff deal includes transit tax break

Extends pre-tax benefits for transit commuters, meaning a $550 and up a year in tax savings per commuter, retroactive to 2012.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2013

N.Y. MTA Metro-North Railroad turns 30

Boasts a consistent on-time performance of better than 97%, a customer satisfaction rating of 93% and annual ridership of about 84 million. In 1983 system-wide on-time performance was hovering at 80.5% and annual ridership was 42 million and dropping.

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