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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 11, 2025

Chicago Transit Completes 2025 ‘Refresh & Renew’ Program

Since spring, the agency has invested about $6.5 million in repairs and maintenance at 44 bus turnarounds and rail stations across the system.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2025

Caltrain Named America’s Fastest-Growing Transit Agency by APTA

The agency’s electrified service is driving record ridership and satisfaction, even as the agency works to secure long-term funding for reliable Bay Area transit.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2025

Boston's MBTA Marks Major Milestone in Daniels-Finegold Settlement

After 19 years of steady progress under the 2006 Settlement Agreement, the MBTA has met a substantial portion of its obligations, allowing the court-appointed independent monitor, Judge Patrick King, to conclude his oversight.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2025

New Jersey's DRPA Slashes Operating Budget by Over 10%

The DRPA’s board approved a combined 2026 operating budget of $291 million, covering DRPA, PATCO, and Bond Indenture/Compact expenses, such as debt service and biennial inspections.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2025

San Antonio's VIA Expands Link Microtransit Program

The Link Southeast zone began service on November 3 and covers a large swath of the Southeast and East Sides, including the Brooks Transit Center and the future Eastside Transit Center.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2025

California's OCTA Releases 2025 Next 10 Plan to Accelerate Transportation Improvements Through 2035

The plan, approved by the OCTA board, incorporates the most recent sales tax revenue forecast, external funding assumptions, and refined project schedules and costs.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2025

Federal Directive Targets Rising Chicago Transit Authority Assaults

The Federal Transit Administration is ordering the agency to update its safety plan and roll out security upgrades by mid-December, warning federal funds could be withheld.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2025

Sound Transit Launches Link Light Rail Extension

The nearly eight-mile 1 Line extension adds new options to travel quickly and safely between Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport, and Federal Way, and includes three new stations, as well as two new parking structures and a parking addition in Federal Way.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2025

USDOT Announces Temporary Waiver Program to Evaluate Track Inspection Technology

See how the Federal Railroad Administration's five-year waiver lets railroads test automated track inspection tools alongside visual checks.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2025

Washington’s Community Transit Approves First Two-Year Budget for 2026–27

New biennial budget adds 14 security officers, installs driver barriers, and readies Zip, DART, and Swift growth for Snohomish County.

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