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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 22, 2008

Cummins to supply NABI with natural gas engines

Will provide 260 CNG CWI ISL G engines for CompoBus buses.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2008

FRA to create positive train control regulations

Developing the new rules is a necessary first step to specify how the technically complex PTC systems must function and describe how FRA will assess a railroad’s PTC implementation plan before it can become operational.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2008

MV wins Abbott Park, Ill., shuttle contract

MV will implement several features to increase safety, improve maintenance and increase on-time performance, such as DriveCams, FleetFocus maintenance management software and its own real-time monitoring system.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2008

NYCT, TWU issue operator safety proposals

In addition to a pilot program for partitions, both parties are considering whether modifications in fare policy might reduce the potential for assaults.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2008

Toronto Transit Commission to charge for parking

Parking fees will be announced early next year, with payment options of either cash or credit card.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2008

University of Akron expands shuttle bus service

University cut its long-term ties with the local transit system, Metro RTA, in the fall of 2007 and has embarked on an ambitious shuttle bus program that provides greater flexibility, control and coverage.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2008

University bus service buoyed by cheaper fuel

The months-long decline in fuel prices has taken pressure off campus shuttle bus programs, providing a funding cushion and reducing the need to consider service cuts, according to several university transportation professionals.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2008

Current issues university transit operations are facing

Ridership fluctuations, funding, maintaining aging fleet and meeting parking demands are some issues at the forefront for university transit system operators.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2008

Calif. High-Speed Rail deputy director named ‘Woman of the Year’

Annual award honors “a woman who is an outstanding role model and has contributed to the advancement of women and minorities in transportation.”

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2008

COTA approves agreement with TWU

The three-year labor contract is effective retroactively to Dec. 1, 2008 through November 30, 2011.

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