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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 StaffDecember 17, 2009

Alstom to supply trains to Germany

The 28 Coradia Lint regional trains were purchased for approximately $107.5 million. Trains will start commercial service in December 2011.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2009

FMCSA raises new bus co. requirements

Final rule raises the compliance standards for passing new entrant safety audits and requires that new carriers correct safety deficiencies before being granted permanent registration.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2009

STV acquires Dallas' Civil Structures Inc.

Company is currently working on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit light rail extension. The firm is providing program management, design and construction management for the $400 million, 25-mile, and 13-station light rail build out.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2009

Daimler Buses to deliver 460 coaches for World Cup

Delivery of Mercedes-Benz travel coaches set to commence this month, with the last of the 460 vehicles to be delivered in late April 2010.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2009

MCI delivers 30 coaches to Peter Pan

Peter Pan operates a fleet of 250 coaches with an average age of six and half years and plans to update its fleet with the new graphics and interior updates over the few next years.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2009

AC Transit to make service cuts

More than eight percent in cuts will result in reduced bus frequency and consolidated routes.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2009

N.Y. MTA unanimously approves 2010 budget

The board also authorized the MTA to schedule public hearings regarding some of the service changes included in the budget. The budget does not include a fare increase in 2010, adhering to the schedule identified with the Legislature in the spring.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2009

Calgary Transit rejects use of snow tires on fleet

During a trial run, buses equipped with the special tires were still sliding and getting stuck in the snow.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2009

D.C. Metro GM addresses safety

Catoe made a statement to the board of directors at the start of Metro's Customer Service, Operations and Safety Committee meeting on Thursday.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2009

Fla. governor signs rail expansion bill

Legislation aims to bring commuter rail to South Florida, and win federal funds for a bullet train linking Tampa and Orlando

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