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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 13, 2018

Otto to manage WSP transportation operations across four states

Responsible for strategic business growth across the four states plus Western Missouri, and the Kansas City metropolitan area.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2018

Dubai RTA launches tests of world's first autonomous pods

The autonomous pods are designed to travel short and medium distances in dedicated lanes.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2018

Grande West names new CEO

Jean-Marc Landry will take over as CEO, while William Trainer will transition from his CEO role to undertake the roles and responsibilities of president and remain as a member of the board of directors.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2018

MTA honors 34 NYC Transit employees for heroism, service

NYCT President Andy Byford presented the annual Medals of Excellence to transit employees, including the Department of Subways, Department of Buses, and Staten Island Railway.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2018

Montreal's $6.3B light rail plan approved

The plan, which was first announced in January 2015, has been slightly changed and is expected to open by 2021.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2018

Trans/Air announces passing of co-founder

C. Richard Lehnert Sr. started Trans/Air with his brother Ed in 1979 in Dallastown, Pa., to supply bus air conditioning to the newly developing people transportation industry.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2018

Calif.'s SamTrans to add 55 New Flyer clean-diesel artics

Staff informed the board that this is intended to be the last diesel bus purchase that SamTrans will make because the Transit District would eventually like to convert its current fleet to electric buses in the future.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2018

FRA deputy administrator resigns over questions about 'outside work'

Heath Hall, a public relations professional and political consultant who served as a spokesman for a sheriff’s office in Mississippi, reportedly continued work at his public relations firm while also working for the FRA.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffFebruary 12, 2018

[Photos] Transit Bus eXchange 2018

TBX is designed to connect an influential group of public transportation bus operators with a select group of product and service suppliers for an exchange of information, ideas, and solutions. Senior-level transit and paratransit employees who qualify will receive a full scholarship to attend that includes travel and education. This year's innagural event in Scottsdale, Ariz., was a huge success for both operators and suppliers. The event will return Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2019. For more info, visit www.TransitBusExchange.com

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2018

Md. shuts down entire subway system for emergency repairs

After weekend inspections, it was determined the entire system will need to remain closed for up to four weeks.

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