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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 StaffFebruary 4, 2019

STO, Transit make real-time bus info available via mobile app

The new real-time bus tracking system allows riders to see accurate countdowns and know precisely when their bus will arrive.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2019

Study highlights premium bus service growth in intercity bus industry

Several operators are using “crowd-sourcing” techniques, to determine where and when to add service. 

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2019

New fare agreement to provide mobility for homeless in Arkansas

Through TAP, the Arkansas Homeless Coalition will pay a flat monthly fee to METRO for a program total of 1,000 eligible riders.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2019

Nearly 90% of Americans support bipartisan infrastructure spending

Support for work on a broader, bipartisan infrastructure bill was expressed by 88% of both Republican and Democrat likely voters.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2019

Florida's HART names new CEO

Benjamin Limmer currently serves as Assistant GM for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2019

RTD Denver to offer Masabi's mobile ticketing in Uber app

This launch will help Uber users to more easily discover and access public transit services.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2019

Amazon patent unveils plan to use buses as mobile delivery sites

Mobile pickup location may be attached to the inside or outside of a vehicle, according to the patent.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2019

Lower obesity rates linked with public transportation use, study shows

A single percentage-point increase in mass transit ridership is associated with a 0.473 percentage-point lower obesity rate.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2019

CCW redesigns HVAC system for RTC of Southern Nevada buses

A full redesign of the HVAC system for 50 Wrightbuses was required due to lack of available components to repair the AvantAC system.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2019

Electric buses spark new era for Greensboro Transit

The conversion to battery-electric from diesel is expected to save up to $350,000 per bus in reduced fuel and maintenance costs.

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