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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 StaffMarch 21, 2012

Calif. agency opens CNG facility

Montebello Bus Lines' CNG fueling station was built by Clean Energy.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2012

S.F. MTA lays off execs to save $2M yearly

Twelve staffers were let go. The agency is $30 million over its current budget and facing projected deficits of $53.2 million over the next two years.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2012

Chicago transit to sell train naming rights

Chicago Transit Authority issued RFPs for the naming rights to its Holiday Train, New Year’s Eve Penny Rides, Free Rides on the first day of school, and its Bus Tracker and Train Tracker. Partnership will also include branding, advertising, communication and promotion, online promotion and links.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2012

FMCSA unveils bus co. safety record app

The first-of-its-kind app that gives bus riders a quick and free way to review a bus company's safety record before buying a ticket or booking group travel.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2012

WMATA workers plead guilty to stealing $445K

The two men stole the money from subway fare machines in Virginia, Maryland and Washington to buy lottery tickets.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2012

Calif. operator adds Temsa TS35

The TS35 coaches are equipped with a Cummins engine, Allison B500 transmission and three-point seat belts.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2012

OCTA unveils transit simulator to aid disabled riders

One of only four nationwide, the new transit simulator includes a 40-foot OCTA bus, sidewalks, wheelchair-accessible curbs, crosswalk and operating traffic signals to fully replicate a bus stop. The facility will be used to determine eligibility for the agency's paratransit system.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2012

Senate authorization bill positively impacts seniors, disabled

Authorizes $248.6M for fiscal years 2012 and 2013 for the combined Section 5310 services, representing a $23M increase overall, with potentially more benefits for programs supporting seniors and persons with disabilities.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2012

TLPA conference comes to New Orleans

This year's conference, held in May, is expected to be well attended and attendees are urged to make their travel plans now, especially considering that the event begins the day after the close of the New Orleans Jazz Festival, one of the busiest times of the year for the city.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2012

Indiana training first step to forming accessible council

Formation comes as the Northwest Indiana Regional Bus Authority is trying to rally support for continued funding for bus services, since a temporary operational subsidy from the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority ran out last year.

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