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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 StaffDecember 11, 2012

Cleveland RTA launches hydrogen bus project

The 40-foot bus has a capacity of 57 passengers and will be in service between six and eight hours daily on various RTA routes. The bus operates with nearly twice the fuel-efficiency as diesel-fueled bus, and is much quieter.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2012

GO Transit adds system tracker

GO Tracker is a Web tool that provides real-time GO Train departure information right in the palm of the customer's hand. On their mobile device or computer, passengers can view their estimated train departure times and platform information on GO’s website.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2012

Study: $2B annually needed to improve Chicago transit

The Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul University suggested the amount as necessary to keep the region's aging mass transit system in working order.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2012

N.Y. MTA may raise subway, bus fares

The base fare for subways and buses could increase by 25 cents to $2.50. The increased rates would take effect in March if approved by the board.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2012

Transit installing audio surveillance on buses

Government officials are installing audio surveillance systems on public buses in cities such as San Francisco; Hartford, Conn.; and Eugene, Ore., to record conversations of passengers. The plans raise questions about legally protected privacy in public spaces.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2012

BusCon 2013: Call for speakers

Interested parties are invited to submit a topic idea and abstract that could be used as a session at the upcoming event. Deadline is March 1, 2013.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2012

L.A. Metro launches ‘Riders Club’ for seniors

Agency staff members visit senior citizen centers around Los Angeles County to teach older adults about the benefits of public transit and familiarize them with local transportation options, whether it be Metro, Foothill Transit, local Dial-A-Ride or one of the other municipal operators.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2012

Wash. transit opens mobility training center

Between 6,500 and 6,800 area residents qualify for paratransit. The center consolidates services into a space that had once been a Burger King restaurant.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2012

Calif. agency adds smart cards for paratransit

Under the New Freedom Taxi Voucher Program, the Federal New Freedom Grant funds the Taxi Voucher Program, which recently received approval for a two-year extension. The Taxi Voucher Smart Card will replace current paper coupon books.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2012

Anchor Trailways & Tours changes name

Signifies the separation of the company from the Trailways brand.

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