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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 StaffFebruary 2, 2011

Oregon transit system stops charging fares

A $2.75 transit operations fee added to single-family residential customers’ bill each month, passed by the Corvallis City Council, enabled the Corvallis Transit System to offer free rides.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2011

MV wins Palo Alto, Calif. contract

The contract includes the implementation of MV Technology's proprietary software, TimePoint, which will allow commuters to track the shuttle in real time from a dedicated website.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2011

APTA members predict layoffs, overseas investment without reauthorization

Eighty percent of private sector businesses indicated that the level of federal investment in public transportation has a large influence on business revenue. Survey also showed that if federal surface transportation authorization is further delayed, 84 percent of respondents predict revenue losses, 50 percent may need to lay off employees and 49 percent may implement hiring freezes.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2011

Clean Energy: BAF certified as Ford vehicle modifier

Alternative fuel vehicle upfitting capabilities include aftermarket CNG conversions of Ford-manufactured vans, cutaway shuttles, taxis, pick-ups and light-duty trucks.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2011

Bombardier, Envitech to equip Saudi Arabia rail

Envitech will provide three traction power substations, through a contract with Bombardier Transport, to the King Abdullah Financial District Monorail project in Riyadh.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2011

Fla.'s HART unveils TECO streetcar extension

The 1/3-mile TECO extension will better connect some of Tampa’s most popular tourist, entertainment and business districts. The $5.3 million project was funded almost entirely by the U.S. DOT, including $1 million in ARRA funds.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2011

Feds award $750K to Penn. for high-speed rail study

Will evaluate the feasibility of electrifying track between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, construction of dedicated tracks for passenger trains and major signal and switch improvements.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2011

Prevost delivers H3-41 to S.C.

The notion of traveling in style was actually one of the motivations behind the latest addition to its fleet, according to Capitol Bus Lines' Owner and President Buddy Young.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2011

FMCSA proposes requirement for electronic on-board recorders

Rule would require interstate commercial truck and bus companies to install electronic on-board recorders to monitor their drivers' hours-of-service (HOS) compliance. The requirement also would relieve interstate motor carriers from retaining certain HOS supporting documents, such as delivery and toll receipts.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2011

Toronto Transit adds route filtering to e-alerts

Riders using the e-alert service can now select specific subway lines or surface routes to add to their online profile and receive system delay notices for those routes only. Soon, riders also will be able to receive an e-newsletter with information about upcoming service changes and events.

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