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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 StaffAugust 2, 2010

First Transit wins U. of Buffalo contract extension

The university's shuttle service transports more than 3.3 million passengers annually.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2010

PBSJ to merge with UK company

Once the transaction has been completed, PBSJ will operate as a national business of Atkins in the U.S., and will be led by current PBSJ CEO Robert Paulsen, reporting directly to Atkins's chief executive.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2010

City council considers trolley computers

Officials in Joplin, Mo., say computers on deviated trolleys and vans would allow residents to reserve rides online 24 hours a day. Drivers would also be able to look up directions on the devices.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2010

D.C. Metro to add signs with transit police contact info

Transit advocates call for signs after incidents, including the theft of a Metrobus. Signs will be added to all vehicles, stations and shelters.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2010

NYC subways to get Wi-Fi, cell service

Within two years of an order to proceed from the MTA, Transit Wireless must install cell phone and wireless Internet service at six stations; secure at least one major cell phone carrier for the stations and demonstrate the effectiveness of the system.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2010

N.Y. HSR awarded $727K in federal funds

The money will provide Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility upgrades, reconstruction of the ticket counter, installation of a passenger Information Display System and platform repairs.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2010

SF Muni switching to 'Clipper' card

The first pass to switch will be the "A" Fast Pass, which allows customers to access Bay Area Rapid Transit in San Francisco as well as Muni.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2010

Houston's University light rail approved to move ahead

The project is part of a five-line rail plan that includes the East End, North, Uptown and Southeast Lines. The East End, North, and Southeast lines are under construction, while the Uptown line is in the design phase.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2010

IMMI to supply Premier seats for 213 Greyhound buses

Company has a multi-year contract with FirstGroup as the exclusive seat supplier for all new motorcoaches in the Greyhound fleet. Premier made its debut on 140 new Greyhound motorcoaches in the first quarter of 2009.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2010

Suit filed against N.Y. MTA over bus cuts

The lawsuit, filed in State Supreme Court, came a day after the agency said it could no longer fund bus service in the county because of a budget shortfall.

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