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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 StaffJune 3, 2010

Oakland's AC Transit to cut services

The cuts reduce service 7.2 percent, which the agency hopes will save approximately $11 million a year.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2010

Chicago Transit to test experimental convention pass

The C-Pass will begin as an experiment to allow operation to evaluate the pass and make adjustments based upon feedback and agency analysis.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2010

junaio to integrate TriMet transit data

Available free of charge on the iPhone 3GS and coming soon to Android devices, junaio 2.0 features the TriMet channel to give riders easy and instant access to complete transit information on nearby stops by simply pointing their phone around them.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2010

Vermont becomes the 27th state to ban texting while driving

The new law, effective June 1, imposes a $100 penalty for the first violation and a $250 penalty for repeat violations that occur within a two-year period. In addition, the law — which prohibits all cell phone use for drivers up to age 18 — imposes special penalties for such drivers if they are caught texting.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2010

Surveillance system exec. to speak at APTA Rail Conference

Will address innovative technologies and strategies for protecting rail infrastructure, the public and employees.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2010

NYC subway map gets redesign

Enhanced colors and altered scale helps make routes easier to decipher.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2010

Alstom renovates trains for Hungary Metro

The first renovated train set is scheduled to come into commercial service in November, 2010. Mass renovation of the train sets will begin in June 2010 and is scheduled to be completed by March 2012.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2010

PATH tests 'tap-and-go' PayPass card

In a pilot that includes NJ Transit, MTA and the Port Authority, customers will not have to use cash or fare cards from multiple agencies and will not have to wait in line at ticket machines.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2010

PATH training simulator speeds modernization

Railcar operators are being trained in the simulator, which features animated videos and tilting and shaking effects.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2010

Report: 300K hybrid buses, trucks on road by 2015

Pike Research forecasts that the U.S. will remain the largest singular market for hybrid trucks and buses between now and 2015, followed closely by China.

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