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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 StaffAugust 9, 2019

New report encourages cities to consider congestion pricing

This road-user charge system uses a flat or variable rate fee to charge vehicles that drive in a specified area or zone within a city.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2019

TransitWorks rebrands as Driverge

The company provides vehicles to an array of industries, including healthcare, fleet management, government, hospitality, wheelchair support, taxi, and other markets.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2019

Q2 motorcoach sales down slightly, ABA Foundation report finds

The biggest drop in sales was in the 40 to 45 foot group, which went from 15 sold in the second quarter of 2018 to 4 sold in the second quarter of 2019.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2019

Stronger finances leads SamTrans to reduce fares, offer free transfers

The changes will reduce costs to riders, help to modernize and simplify the system, and allow for innovative new practices.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2019

Prevost celebrates 95th anniversary

Founded in Quebec in 1924 by cabinet and wooden bus builder, Eugene Prevost, the company is the oldest coach manufacturer in North America.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2019

Alexander Dennis adds hybrid option for Enviro400ER

The vehicle can run for up to three miles in electric mode, with the exact distance depending on factors such as travel time and route profile.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2019

First Transit names first VP, technology and innovation

Robert James will be responsible for combining technology, innovation, and leading the strategic vision for the organization’s mobility solutions.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2019

Omaha Metro adding 10 New Flyer CNG buses

The order bolsters its vision to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting the launch of its new BRT route known.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2019

Amtrak matches Oregon DOT grant to improve infrastructure

ODOT’s grant application, if successful, will restore an out-of-service siding between Portland and Salem.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2019

Global Ground Transportation Institute names first board members

The group will work alongside GGTI staff to bring value to membership, create innovative educational content, and steer the ground transportation industry into the future.

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