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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 StaffMarch 24, 2010

San Francisco extends Veolia paratransit contract

Veolia Transportation has been managing paratransit services in San Francisco since 2000, which is a longer duration than any other prior contractor.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

Colorado paratransit ceases transport to dispensaries

Officials want to clarify whether transporting marijuana from a dispensary in a county-owned vehicle violates federal law and by extension the federal funding that supports the paratransit service.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

Madison committee endorses more costly paratransit service

The contract, which must still be considered by the Transit and Parking Commission and City Council, is worth $2.23 million for 2010 through 2012, plus two option years.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

Ontario town might cut shuttle, provide taxi coupons

Niagara, Ontario has subsidized a community shuttle service for two years, but budget strains have public works committee members considering eliminating the shuttle and providing seniors and students with $2 taxi coupons instead.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

City prohibits wheelchair transport companies' rate increase

Two companies in Sioux Falls, S.D., that provide transportation for people in wheelchairs and stretchers have been denied in their bid to raise rates. The companies compete with the city's taxpayer sponsored paratransit service.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

D.C. Metro provides travel training

In the face of a $190 million budget shortfall, Metro is hoping to reduce paratransit costs by training disabled passengers to use fixed route and subway services.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

Ariz.'s Sun Tran introduces hybrid bus

Sun Tran and the City of Tucson began experimenting with alternative fuels more than two decades ago. The purchase of a hybrid bus further demonstrates Sun Tran's commitment to exploring alternative fuel options.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

ABA Foundation launches new online tool

Offers state tourism offices, local convention and visitors bureaus, and destination marketing organizations a new way to show the economic impact generated by the motorcoach travel and group tour industry for each state and congressional district.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

Faiveley, Bombardier win Toronto Tramway contract

Will supply brake system, doors and air conditioning units. Part of the equipment will be delivered to the Bombardier Transport factory in Ontario between December 2010 and January 2011.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> Utah partners with company to transport seniors

Launched in January, the Seniors Out and About transportation service picks up seniors at their homes and takes them anywhere in the Provo-Orem area on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

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