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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 21, 2010

CTA: Ridership down from 2008, higher than 2007

Will implement service reductions next month as a result of lower than anticipated revenues due to the sluggish economy.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2010

Targeted transit job board launched

The new Transit Job Finder site allows job seekers to post resumes, receive job alerts and resource library access, while employers can search resumes and post jobs to fill key positions.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

Illinois residents abusing paratransit program

Nearly 90 percent of taxi voucher program users traveling to and from airport. City officials attempting to curb inappropriate use.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

Ohio paratransit cuts strand riders

Only those living within three-quarters of a mile of Lorain County Transit’s remaining two fixed routes will still have service. The Chronicle Telegram talks with riders affected by the cuts.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

Texas agency to make 360 stops more ADA friendly

The project will be in two phases. The first calls for improving 182 bus stops at a cost of $1.3 million, with completion expected by May.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

Seattle seniors have hard time with ORCA switch

There are only two places in King County where seniors can go for discounted fare passes, while the disabled must report to Metro headquarters, because their passes require photographs and other computer equipment that's only available there.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

Alstom to supply automatic train control to Santiago, Chile

The Urbalis solution will significantly increase train frequency and transport capacity while ensuring optimal safety, flexible operations and heightened passenger comfort, according to Alstom.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

WAAV, REI partner for onboard Wi-Fi service

The two-year agreement will include efforts to market onboard Wi-Fi and Internet connectivity solutions for charter buses and motorcoaches. WAAV's AirBox Transit Edition is a ruggedized router that provides connections for passengers and vehicle data to fleet operators.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

RouteMatch partners with Ontira for real-time info

Software integration will provide 24/7 access to trip information over the telephone. Additionally, customers will be proactively notified about upcoming trips through telephone and/or email/SMS.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> County centralizes paratransit service, rebids contracts

Broward County, Fla., faced a $109 million budget deficit. By rebidding contracts with van companies and establishing a centralized call center and dispatch system, officials hope to save $8 million.

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