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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 27, 2011

Ricon unveils new wheelchair lift

Wabtec Corp. also announced that its Vapor Bus International and Ricon Corp. subsidiaries have now combined the Sales and Customer Service teams of both companies to create one of the largest and most experienced sales forces in the bus industry.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2011

Ramblin Express pres. named METRO's Motorcoach Operator of the Year

Todd Holland began his business as a small casino shuttle service in 1993. The scheduled run grew into a prestigious and diversified operation, serving one of the oldest and largest luxury five-star resorts in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2011

Greyhound to hire 400 operators

Prospective drivers must be at least 22 years of age, possess a valid driver's license, a minimum of three-years driving experience (commercial or private), good character skills, good driving record and a passion for safety.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2011

N.J. refuses to pay feds $271M for ARC tunnel bill

The submission to the FTA argues no repayment is required because the project was cancelled for reasons beyond the New Jersey Transit's control.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2011

Cubic to equip TransLink's fare payment, revenue systems

The base contract for $84 million includes the design, build and installation of the system, which will include new faregates, to be delivered by 2013. The contract includes a 10-year services contract valued at approximately $13 million per year as well as an option for five additional years of services.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2011

Permit approval sets Honolulu rail plan in motion

The permit application concluded the rail project will have no significant adverse environmental or ecological effects on coastal ecosystems, beaches or other coastal resources.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2011

Ansaldo to equip Kawasaki, Bombardier cars with cab signaling

Bombardier Transportation will provide 100 multilevel vehicles to New Jersey Transit. Kawasaki Railcar Inc. is supplying Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority with 364 vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2011

GO Transit approved for phased electrification of rail corridors

The year-long study recently completed by Metrolinx revealed important transportation benefits associated with electrification, and these benefits would increase over time and as service levels increase. These benefits include shorter travel times for riders and lower operating costs.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2011

UMA Expo taps young operators for new ideas

One of the most popular sessions this year was "Young Guns," which featured five, under-35 gentlemen working in the industry discussing some of the obstacles they face and how they plan to lead the motorcoach industry into the future.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2011

National Transit Institute seeks training proposals

Looking to revise four multi-day courses to be offered to new professionals and those who are currently engaged in federally funded procurement. The deadline for completed proposals is March 8.

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