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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 StaffApril 16, 2010

NAMO taps first Executive Administrator

Mary Presley will manage the affairs of the National Association of Motorcoach Operators on a daily basis, using her diverse experience in the bus and motorcoach industry.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2010

FTA awards TriMet $2.4M for streetcar research

At present there is no domestic manufacturer of streetcar propulsion systems. The propulsion system represents about 20 percent of the total cost of a vehicle. The FTA will fund 80 percent of the $3-million project, with a local match of $600,000.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2010

MCI delivers to Indiana, San Antonio

Four new commuter coaches will help Valpraiso, Ind. provide ChicagoDASH service.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2010

UMA, NTA members converge in D.C.

On Wednesday, members were given the opportunity to meet one-on-one with their local Congresspersons or Senators through pre-scheduled meetings.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2010

Daimler receives ISO 14001 certification

Earned for Mississauga, Ontario production facility. Certification allows Daimler Buses North America to establish targets that work to reduce landfill waste, gas consumption, and electricity consumption.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2010

Daimler’s Setra delivers to N.C.

The two new Setra TopClass S 417 coaches are 45-feet long and comfortably fit groups of up to 56 people in Setra’s own Ambiente seats. Both coaches are equipped with wireless Internet and feature five 19-inch monitors.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2010

T4 America launches Equity Caucus

Will advocate for new and innovative policies to expand transportation access in disadvantaged areas and ensure that low-income, African-American and Hispanic workers have access to transportation jobs supported by federal investment.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2010

FTA announces additional $765M for ARC project

Reaffirms the administration’s intent to enter into a full funding grant agreement to provide $3 billion in discretionary FTA New Starts funds for the $8.7 billion project.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2010

NJ Transit approves adjusted fare, service plan

Fare plans will take effect May 1, 2010. Under the new plan there will be a modest 10-percent increase for local bus and light rail customers. Current Access Link services for people with disabilities who are unable to use regular bus service, and selected bus routes in eight counties will be maintained.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2010

State looking into Maryland transit layoffs

After Annapolis Transit laid off two transportation department mechanics, the Maryland Transportation Administration has expressed concern over the agency’s ability to properly maintain buses.

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