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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 4, 2012

U. of Dallas looks to DART to grow enrollment

Officials hope that the opening of a new rail line in the area will make it more convenient for students to commute between campuses.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2012

U. of Nebraska-Lincoln may give bus route to StarTran

Looking for a more cost-effective alternative to replacing its aging fleet. The agreement, if approved, includes the cost of buying five new buses, as well as the cost for drivers, fuel and maintenance.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2012

U. of Arizona grad charts bicycle-theft likelihood

The student’s records also show which months have the highest number of thefts.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2012

Ill. university contributes to big transit boost

The service provided 56,975 rides in the 2011-12 fiscal year, an increase of 12% from when the Quincy Transit Lines took over the service in 2010.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2012

Ottawa college students decry bus pass deal loss

City’s plan to cancel discount transit passes for many college students right before the end of the school year is presenting a hardship for the most financially vulnerable. The fare increase is about $40 a month.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2012

DCTA's Stadler railcars receive FRA waiver

Announcement made by Administrator Joseph Szabo at APTA's Annual Rail Conference

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2012

University of Md. seeks limited late night rail access

The MTA's proposed 16-mile Purple Line light rail project may keep its doors closed after 10 p.m. at the three light rail stops proposed for university in an effort to safeguard campus borders.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2012

Report: U.S. ridership up 5% for 1st. quarter

High fuel prices cited as being a contributor. Increase touted at Rail Conference in Dallas.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2012

Sacramento Regional Transit offers real-time info

Recently installed GPS technology allows RT to track buses on routes, display their locations using online maps and provide estimated arrival times at any bus stop. Customers can also use text messaging to receive estimated arrival times or sign up to be sent automatic email or text alerts.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2012

Chinese bus driver saves lives, loses own

Hometown of Hangzhou in eastern China has praised him as a hero and a role model.

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