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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 2, 2012

London launches revamped double-decker bus

The buses, which are equipped with diesel-electric hybrid technology, cost an estimated $2.25 million apiece.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2012

Starcraft unveils new Allstar XL shuttle bus

The mid-size bus, built on International's UC chassis, is built with the same welded steel frame construction as Starcraft's time-tested Allstar.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2012

Fla. transit drivers call for more safety

The Broward Sheriff's Office recently released surveillance video of a passenger punching a bus driver in the face, which was the latest footage within a year showing a driver coming under attack by a passenger.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2012

Riders oppose Allegheny Port Authority cuts

Fighting the agency’s plan to cut service by 35% on Sept. 2 to erase a $64 million budget deficit, more than 300 people registered to speak at a legally mandated hearing on the agency’s proposal.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2012

Trans/Air Mfg. releases BTU rating info

It warns consumers about the problems associated with using unsubstantiated, published BTU ratings as buying criteria for bus A/C systems.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2012

Northfield Lines named METRO’s ‘Operator of the Year’

METRO publisher Frank DiGiacomo presented the award to owners John Benjamin and Larry Benjamin at the UMA’s 2012 Motorcoach Expo in Long Beach, Calif., in February to honor their exceptional achievements in the industry.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 29, 2012

Mass. commuter rail system sets efficiency record

Recorded the highest rates of punctuality for any February. The agency invested in technologies that deal directly with snow removal, constructed a “Truck Stop” for commuter trains; realigned its management structure; and hired new conductors and engineers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 29, 2012

Calif. high-speed rail likely delayed till 2013

The result of revisions to environmental reports for the 120-mile Fresno-to-Bakersfield section of the rail line, part of the backbone of the proposed 520-mile system connecting San Francisco to Los Angeles.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 29, 2012

Houston Metro ridership up

Rail ridership alone posted a 17.7% percent increase to 902,025 boardings compared to the 766,051 recorded in the same month last year.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 29, 2012

D.C. Metro unveils text, email alert system

For the first time, bus customers can receive alerts and advisories regarding route-specific delays, detours, schedule changes and construction activity. Customers can sign up to receive information for up to four bus lines and opt to have alerts sent to their mobile device, pager or desktop email.

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