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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 29, 2008

Gannett Fleming acquires public transit consulting firm

Through the acquisition, the firm now operates as the Abrams-Cherwony Business Unit in Gannett Fleming’s Philadelphia office and specializes in developing transportation service plans and conducting performance reviews.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2008

NYCT rider report cards released for M Line

NYCT received 900 Rider Report Cards from riders rating the M service. Out of those responses, 848 returned via mail and another 52 responses were received through the Internet.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2008

Signs to be installed at 86 DC Metro stations

The new signs, which have begun to be installed this week, are customized for each station entrance and address prohibited activities in the Metrorail system.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2008

Bombardier lands German coach contract

The order is worth approximately $66 million and will enhance the LNVG’s current fleet of 186 Bombardier double-deck coaches, in use since 2003.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2008

DRI Mobitec Group wins Dubai order

The agreement, which specifically includes RTA, may provide more than $8 million in potential revenues for the company as related specifically to RTA's requirements.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2008

Houston Metro donates bikes to kids

Transit authority mechanics raised $1,374 this year, translating into about 28 bikes – just more than half of last year’s 47.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2008

Welbes named new FTA executive director

In his new position, Welbes will be accountable for providing executive leadership and continuity for the day-to-day administration and operation of the full range of FTA's responsibilities.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2008

NYCT rolls out ‘new technology’ cars

Features include computer-monitored throttles and speedometers for better control and smoother ride and an onboard, computerized diagnostic system that allows quicker repair when a failure does occur.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2008

METRO Briefs

Motorcoach company loaning insurance. Charter service selling luxury inauguration train trip. Fare hackers team with MBTA.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2008

ABC delivers Van Hools to Virginia

The 81-seat coaches — the first TD925s in North America to be equipped with the Allison Gen IV automatic transmission — are powered by 450 hp Cummins ISM engines.

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