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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 StaffJanuary 26, 2012

Van Hool announces new manufacturing site

The new plant will enable the European coach manufacturer to continue to meet its high quality manufacturing standards to deliver products that offer North American operators consistent long-term pricing and greater scalability, as well as reduced cycle time from order to delivery.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2012

Fras-le, Meritor renew 5-year agreement

Under the commercial agreement, Fras-le will continue to supply friction materials to Meritor for both production and aftermarket consumption.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2012

White House taps 12 ABA members for tourism board

The U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board advises the Secretary of Commerce on issues affecting foreign visitors to the U.S., including travel facilitation, visa policy, improving the international travel entry experience, aviation security, energy security, crisis communications, and research and data.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2012

Hampton Roads to begin airport service pilot

The trial bus service to the Norfolk International Airport will test customer interest in establishing permanent local bus service to one of the region’s major transportation hubs.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2012

Audit: UTA may not have rail extension funding

While local sales tax revenue provided the majority of the agency's $275 million budget in 2010, it’s not clear that the agency will have the revenue required to operate the commuter and light rail extensions, which are currently under construction.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2012

N.Y. MTA purchases 30 MV-1s

The vehicle is the first purpose-built vehicle for both ambulatory and mobility impaired customers to meet ADA vehicle guidelines. It seats up to four passengers with a dedicated space for a wheelchair or scooter situated next to the operator.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2012

MetroAccess paratransit provider pulls out

Metro and MetroAccess officials say the change won't disrupt its paratransit service for riders and promises a "seamless" transition for riders.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2012

N.J. paratransit adds e-mail reservations

MAPS says e-mail reservations will help enhance the efficiency of its service and will make it more convenient for riders to book their trips.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2012

Fla. transit to seek on demand bus grant

The $1.3 million grant would cover the cost of a new 15-seat bus, on-board vehicle technology and operating expenses for a year.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2012

Car service bilked $30K from N.Y. MTA’s Access-a-Ride

Wadsworth Car Service admitted to using a fraudulent billing scheme between June 2009 and January 2010. In the summer of 2009 the company’s billings doubled in one month.

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