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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 1, 2017

San Diego MTS introduces New Flyer artics on busy routes

The new 2017 XN60 low-floor buses manufactured by New Flyer, allow MTS to increase its capacity to transport riders along popular routes in the South Bay.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2017

Elon Musk's tunneling co. to bid on Chicago airport transportation project

The project, unveiled Nov. 28 by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, aims to provide commuters with a 20-minute option to taxi or Uber rides, which cost between $40 and $60.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2017

Report finds NJ Transit lost a quarter of rail managers prior to Hoboken crash

As 49 of NJ Transit's most senior rail supervisors retired between January 2014 and July 2016, a group of younger potential replacements, including some who were considered rising stars, left the agency for other jobs.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2017

EasyMile, partners to integrate driverless tech into full-size bus

Technologies to be integrated into the bus include, safety controls, navigation software, cybersecurity protocols, and deployment processes.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2017

Omnitrans hires Rogers for deputy GM post

Erin Rogers held the position of assistant GM at OCTA for 10 years and was responsible for oversight and management of all fixed-route bus and paratransit operations.    

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2017

WSP to manage BART extension to Silicon Valley

The 16-mile, six-station BART extension from Fremont to Santa Clara, Calif., is being managed by VTA and implemented in phases.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2017

Keolis renews contract to operate Europe's largest on-demand service

Patronage on the Fileo network is expected to increase by more than 70 percent by 2023.

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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2017

GreenPower recieves purchase order for 2 all-electric double-deck coaches

The purchase order follows a successful pilot project between GreenPower, CVS Tours, and the Greater Victoria Harbor Authority, in which GreenPower deployed its first all-electric double decker bus on the basis of a one-year lease.

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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2017

New Flyer lands diesel, CNG bus order from Portland, Maine's METRO

The new order, which adds a total of 11 equivalent units to New Flyer’s backlog, supports METRO’s aged fleet replacement with diesel buses, as well as planned fleet expansion with CNG buses to support the growing Portland community.

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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2017

First Vehicle Services secures City of Arlington, Texas fleet contract

The contract is for fleet management, maintenance, and repair for the City of Arlington’s entire fleet of more than 850 vehicles, including city pool cars, police, and fire and emergency rescue units.

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