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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.  

Two ABQ RIDE busses at an intersection by Gold street in front of a parking structure.
Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2026

ABQ RIDE Launches Campaign to Bring Riders Back to the Bus

A new citywide campaign highlights free fares, improved service, and major upgrades to Albuquerque’s bus system.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2026

Keolis Retains Virginia Railway Express Contract

The new contract for Keolis and VRE will commence in July 2026, with the potential to expand to 15 years.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2026

California's OCTA Advances 2026 Initiatives Centered on Balance and Sustainability

The priorities are outlined in the 2026 Board and CEO Initiatives and Action Plan, which serves as a roadmap to guide the agency’s work throughout the year and ensure continued progress and accountability on voter-approved transportation investments and essential mobility services.

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Image of affordable homes from the Tamien Light Rail station.
Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2026

Transit-Oriented Development Drives Housing, Mobility, and Economic Growth Across U.S. Cities

See how VTA and DART are turning station-area land into housing, mobility hubs, and long-term economic value.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2026

MTI Report: Majority of Americans Back Gas Tax Hike for Road Maintenance

Support increases significantly when proposed measures are tied to specific outcomes, particularly roadway safety and infrastructure maintenance.

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CTA railcar in station.
Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2026

CTA Innovation Studio Expands Pilot to Reduce Smoke, Odors

The new filters include substantially more activated carbon than traditional HVAC filters, which is especially helpful in providing a better transit riding experience for vulnerable populations, particularly children, seniors, and people with chronic illnesses, according to the CTA.

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New MCTS Bus design.
Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2026

Milwaukee Rolls Out New Measures to Enhance Bus Safety

MCTS officials said the new pilots are part of a broader commitment to improving the rider experience through proactive, visible safety strategies that balance enforcement with customer support.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2026

U.S. Transit Trails Global Peers, Transportation for America Report Outlines Path Forward

The analysis finds that a $4.6 trillion investment across all levels of government over 20 years ($230 billion per year) would be required to build, operate, and maintain a transit network that approaches the level of service within a cohort of 17 global cities with world-class transit systems.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2026

SEPTA Crime Rates Continue Downward Trend, Report Finds

In addition, Transit Police reported strides in stepped-up enforcement of fare evasion and quality-of-ride offenses.

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Airport goers wait to board Trinity Metro's TEXRail at DFW Airport.
Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2026

TEXRail Sets New Ridership Record in December 2025

Trinity Metro’s commuter rail line logged more than 129,000 rides last month, driven by holiday travel, special events, and airport connections.

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