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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 StaffJune 25, 2012

Disabled riders complain about Texas’ VIA service

They say that VIAtrans, the agency’s service that provides curbside service to people with disabilities, is refusing service and needs to hire more drivers.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2012

Indian Trails, MDOT launch ‘hearing loop’ tech in fleet

Enables some hearing aids to amplify a single source of sound. Installed on a fleet of 17 motorcoaches operating 34 scheduled routes that serve passengers throughout Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2012

A-Z, Elkhart deliver paratransit vehicles to Ariz.

Equipped with a front lift, AVL, camera system and custom graphics. The buses were ordered and delivered in less than five months, using a CalACT-MBTA Vehicle Purchasing Cooperative RFP.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJune 21, 2012

June 2012 in pictures

A look at METRO's June issue in photos

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2012

REI wins New Flyer award

The New Flyer 2011 Delivery Performance Award recognizes suppliers who have provided value-based, quality products with 99% on-time delivery to New Flyer’s production facilities.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2012

MCI delivers 3 J4500s to Miami

The first coach, featuring the company’s signature splashy rainbow graphic against a deep pink body, joined the fleet in May. The second J4500, a white one, arrived in early June. A third, painted gray, is expected in late June.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2012

Md. MTA to purchase New Flyer diesel-electrics

The new buses feature ergonomic passenger seating, an advanced video surveillance system, wider exit doors, LED lighting, and tip-in windows for improved air circulation and passenger safety. The first of this latest round of hybrid buses will be on the street in September 2012, with the final bus scheduled for delivery February 2013.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2012

Critics use Twitter to protest ending UTA fare-free zone

UTA officials said the move is intended to improve safety and operations, as incidents of criminal behavior were related to people using the system.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2012

Study: Bus tracker draws small number of CTA riders

Finds that more people take public transit when they can access bus and train arrival times on their cellphones and computers. Ridership gains may not be larger because many riders may not be aware of the additional options for accessing arrival times.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2012

Feds unveil veteran job portal

The site will guide veterans to jobs in five categories: aviation pilot, aviation maintenance technician, air traffic controller, commercial motor vehicle driver and emergency medical services.

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