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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 StaffNovember 23, 2009

U. of Delaware adds hydrogen bus to fleet

Built by California-based Ebus, the vehicle features fuel cells from Ballard Power Systems. Newark, Del.-based Air Liquide is providing a climate-controlled facility to store the vehicle.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

U. of Hawaii student fee covers unlimited bus rides

The $20-per-semester fee will generate about $400,000 annually, allowing the city to hire student interns to look at possible new routes for the university.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

FHWA names Rico to lead Va. division

First Latina woman in agency's history to hold such a position.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

NCTD'S SPRINTER wins 'Project of the Year'

Service began in March 2008 on a 22-mile route between Oceanside and Escondido and currently carries more than 8,000 passengers each day, serving the most densely populated and transit-friendly corridor in North San Diego County. It links to various BREEZE bus routes along that corridor as well as to the COASTER, Amtrak and Metrolink rail services out of Oceanside.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

Ariz.'s Sun Tran unveils 'green' transit facility

Features solar panels for power generation, the use of natural lighting to save energy, the use of reclaimed water and water efficient features to reduce water consumption, and a comfortable state-of-the-art work space for employees.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

CDTA wins first place in 2009 N.Y. bus roadeo

Winners of the State competition may go on to represent their agency at the APTA International Maintenance Roadeo Competition to be held in Cleveland, Ohio in May 2010.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

Memphis system offers 25-cent fares on Black Friday

Day after Thanksgiving is the year’s biggest shopping day and is notorious for crowded stores and even more crowded parking lots and streets.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

Dutch transit agency deploys GIRO's <i>HASTUS</i> software

The initial HASTUS solution purchased by Qbuzz in June 2009 included the software's main scheduling modules: Vehicle, Crew and CrewOpt. The Roster and DailyCrew modules were also added, with timetable publication tool HASTOP slated for addition by Dec. 13.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

Clean Energy wins N.J. refuse contract

Will design, build and maintain a new public access CNG fuel station. The facility will operate 24/7 to support ACUA's growing fleet of CNG refuse trucks, as well municipal and private CNG fleet vehicles in the area.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2009

Fla. transit debuts new shuttle service

Result of a growing partnership between PSTA, the City of St. Petersburg and local business leaders and their efforts to enhance transit options for residents and visitors.

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