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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 19, 2010

Former Hawaiian directors support elevated rail

The announcement comes on the eve of a public forum where the American Institute of Architects will outline its views opposing a completely elevated system.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2010

Siemens venture signs $321M PATH rail deal

Will install communication-based train control to the rail system to reduce intervals between the trains, enabling more trains to use the same track.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJanuary 15, 2010

A Commercial History of Bus & Rail Transport (part 1 of 6)

A pictorial tribute to the transportation vendor community from 1904-2004.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2010

N.Y. agencies order 92 Orion VIIs

Two agencies add first Orion VIIs to their fleets. Deliveries are set for late summer and fall of 2010.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2010

County of Hawaii debuts 5 MCI coaches

The new commuter coaches, which feature seating for 49 passengers, are in service on the island's longer routes between Hilo and Kona; and Waikoloa and Ka'u.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2010

UMA urges members to support Haiti relief

Adds link to its Website, as well as BusRates.com, for donations through the American Red Cross.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2010

Lewis Stages adds customized J4500

Features include a custom-designed interior, as well as a removable mini-galley, a Blaupunkt entertainment system with 15-inch video monitors, access to outlets to recharge personal electronics, and individual air-flow controls and reading lights.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2010

Ohio transit proposes courtesy rules

Rules outline what is expected of passengers on buses and at SARTA’s facilities. If adopted, the Ohio Revised Code will allow penalties for violating the rules that could result in being removed or banned from all SARTA vehicles and facilities. Violators could also be criminally prosecuted.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2010

CT Transit to add 35 Nova LFS Artic buses

Valued at approximately $60 million, the order will be assembled at company's Plattsburgh, N.Y., plant.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2010

MBTA renews commuter rail contract 2 years

The original contract with the city of Boston was signed in 2003 for five years, with three-year and two-year extension options.

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