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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 24, 2012

FTA releases FY2012 appropriations

The approximately $10 billion in funding received for 2012 is on par with funding levels in fiscal years 2010 and 2011, enabling continued support for grantees and investment in transit projects of local, regional and national significance.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2012

Honolulu rail revenue higher than expected

The City and County of Honolulu's rail agency collected $49.02 million from the surcharge for the rail project for the quarter that ended Dec. 31, 2011, which was $12.08 million more than the $36.94 million projected.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2012

N.Y. MTA 'Bus Time' expanding to Bronx

The popular digital system currently allows Staten Island customers to track the real-time location of their buses via the Internet, smart phone or text message.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2012

Ansaldo STS wins Turkey, UAE contracts

The orders to supply rail signaling, automation and telecommunications systems total around $132.6 million.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2012

ABA says Priceline ad in 'bad taste,' calls for removal

The ad, which started airing on Monday, shows spokesperson William Shatner dying in a fiery bus explosion.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2012

D.C. Metro transit workers accused of theft seeking plea deal

Two employees accused of stealing thousands of dollars in fares are negotiating a possible plea deal, according to court papers. The agency has hired an accounting firm to review the agency’s revenue center and the processes used to handle the money.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2012

N.Y. subway crime jumps 16% in 2011

Rise fueled primarily by thefts of personal electronics. Police have added 243 new officers to patrol the subways.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2012

Calif.’s AC Transit selects new BRT director

Arul Edwin, who has successfully managed similar transportation projects from Boston to Seattle, is now the program director for a BRT plan that will modernize and improve East Bay bus service.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2012

Md. group votes for busway over light rail for corridor

Citing affordability and timing, the Montgomery County Council voted Tuesday to recommend a busway over light rail, which it endorsed in 2009.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2012

Cummins unveils enhanced heavy duty engine

The compact ISX12 will deliver better pulling power, driveability and strong clutch engagement torque. Full suites of horsepower and torque ratings are available for motorcoaches, fire and emergency vehicles, and recreational vehicles.

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