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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.  

An Amtrak Acela train at New York Penn Station
Newsby StaffApril 21, 2026

USDOT Announces $6.7B for Northeast Corridor, Nationwide Rail Upgrades

Under Secretary Duffy, the grant program’s revamped criteria will prioritize safety; the American family; and workforce development, job quality, and wealth creation, according to a press release.

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A RABA bus
Newsby StaffApril 20, 2026

California's RABA Launches Tap2Ride Contactless Fare Payment Option

With this launch, RABA is also now live on Cal-ITP Benefits, becoming the ninth transit agency in California to join the platform and the first small transit provider in the state to offer automated, real-time low-income fare eligibility verification through Tap2Ride.

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Virginia Breeze's new Van Hool motorcoaches with branding, which were delivered by ABC Companies.
Newsby StaffApril 20, 2026

Virginia Breeze Launches New Tidewater Current Service

The Tidewater Current is the first east-to-west Virginia Breeze route, expanding access to key destinations including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News, Williamsburg, Richmond, Charlottesville, Staunton, and Harrisonburg.

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A New York MTA bus simulator with driver
Newsby StaffApril 20, 2026

New York MTA Unveils State-of-the-Art Bus Operator Training Simulators

Officials said the investment reflects the agency’s commitment to modernizing operator training while improving safety and operational readiness across the system.

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People Movement for April, 17, 2026
Newsby StaffApril 17, 2026

People Movement: New NTSB Vice Chair, HDR, and More

METRO’s People Movement highlights the latest leadership changes, promotions, and personnel news across the public transit, motorcoach, and people mobility sectors.

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A picture of a San Diego MTS railcar and bus at a transit station.
Newsby StaffApril 17, 2026

San Diego Transit Agencies Propose Fare Hike to Close Budget Gaps

The agencies, San Diego MTS and NCTD - San Diego Railroad, which share a fare system (PRONTO), proposed the changes to help address their respective financial sustainability strategies.

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A Fresno Area Express bus refurbished by Complete Coach Works.
Newsby StaffApril 17, 2026

Complete Coach Works Completes 11 CNG Bus Refurbishment Project for Fresno Area Express

The project was awarded under the Washington State Contract, enabling FAX to streamline its procurement processes while ensuring value and quality from an experienced transit solutions provider, said officials.

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A MARTA 60-foot articulated bus.
Newsby StaffApril 16, 2026

MARTA Set to Launch Next Gen Bus Network

The historic initiative represents the first time since MARTA began bus operations in the early 1970s that the entire system has been redrawn from scratch.

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An overhead rendering of the Austin Transit Partnership rail system.
Newsby StaffApril 16, 2026

Austin Transit Partnership Names Contractor for Light Rail Operations Facility

The ATP board’s approval of the KAP team enables ATP to begin pre-construction activities, including advancing design, initiating permitting, and preparing the site for future construction.

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A Coach USA Van Hool CX 45 delivered by ABC Companies.
Newsby StaffApril 15, 2026

ABC Delivers Van Hools to Coach USA and More in Biz Briefs

In METRO's latest installment, we take a look at the latest news from suppliers including Moovit, CAF, and more.

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