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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 StaffOctober 23, 2009

Orion delivers hybrid, BRT buses to Toronto

The order of 35 buses will meet the new 2010 emission standards for diesel engines operating in Canada, using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2009

NJ Transit, OLI partner for teen driver safety

Offering classes to nearly 700 public, private and charter schools throughout the state, in an effort to help teen drivers safely operate vehicles near railroad crossings, light rail lines and buses.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2009

ARRA to fund second Valley Metro BRT

Cost of construction ($3,926,600) will include shelter construction, landscaping, lighting, utility relocation, data and power hook-ups, dynamic messaging signs for bus arrival information and bike racks.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2009

APTA : Pub transit investment creates green jobs

For every $1 billion invested in public transportation capital and operations, an average of 36,000 jobs are supported. These jobs result in roughly $3.6 billion of business sales and generate nearly $500 million in federal, state and local tax revenues.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2009

MCI delivers J4500s to Toronto

Can-ar has purchased eight MCI J4500s over past three years, citing an appreciation for the model's smooth ride, clean-diesel technology, curb appeal and passenger amenities such as the patented spiral entryway.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2009

Prevost opens B.C. service center

Facility has four bays and one wash pad. In addition to normal daytime business hours Monday through Friday, after-hours or holiday appointments may also be arranged.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2009

METRO Briefs

Advocates stump for HSR funds. D.C. Metro to test backup system. AC Transit's GM resigns.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2009

BART, social network game to promote transit

Foursquare combines social networking elements with game mechanics, urging users to explore neighborhoods and recommend places to others.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2009

Miami-Dade launches Cubic AFC system

EASY Card lets Miami transit riders ease their way from parking to rail to bus services across the city, all with a single smart card. The card can be used to pay all transit fares, including transfers between bus and rail.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2009

New Flyer one of Canada's Top 100 Employers

Recognized for its industry-leading practices, such as providing full salaries to apprentices during training, providing tuition subsidies, hosting wellness events and its retirement savings plans.

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