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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 StaffJune 30, 2017

Clemson U. Parking and Transportation wins 'Spare the Air' award

Under the Commuter Choice initiative, Clemson has promoted the Tiger Transit system and introduced a CarShare program and preferred parking for low-emission and electric vehicles, as well as the new BikeShare program.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2017

Transdev North America names new CEO

The appointment of Yann Leriche includes contracts for bus, paratransit, streetcar, rail, and light-rail services in more than 200 cities and communities, encompassing a workforce of some 23,000.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2017

Report: Bombardier, Siemens continue toward rail unit merge

The companies are reportedly making progress on one joint venture for their rolling stock operations, which would be controlled by Montreal-based Bombardier, and another for signaling, in which Siemens would have a majority

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2017

San Antonio's VIA launches trip-planning, mobile ticketing app

Powered by moovel North America, the new app will allow bus and VIAtrans patrons to purchase fares using their smartphone, and activate them when they are ready to ride.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2017

Valley Metro to add 187 ENC, New Flyer buses

All vehicles are funded by Federal Transit Administration and a half-cent sales tax that funds the Regional Transportation Plan in Maricopa County, which was approved by voters in 2004.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2017

CH Bus Sales delivers 2 Temsa TS 30s to Mich. operator

Bianco Tours' TS 30s are equipped with a Cummins ISB engine and Allison B300 transmission in addition to favorite customer features, including 110-volt plugs with USB ports, REI audio/video, and Alcoa aluminum wheels.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2017

55 First Transit maintenance locations receive ASE Blue Seal of Excellence

The locations are among the more than 100 to have achieved Blue Seal status throughout FirstGroup America, the parent company of First Transit.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2017

Zonar launches new ridership management app

Developed for safety and ease-of-use, Zonar Count can only be used when the vehicle is not in motion and a driver “wakes up” their tablet to conduct a count.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2017

Microvast battery systems power electric shuttle buses at Kazakhstan Expo

With its ultra-fast charge characteristics, electric buses equipped with Microvast battery systems can handle all weather conditions, a very high volume of visitors, and lengthy operating periods.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2017

New York subway derailment caused by human error, not track defect

The derailment tossed people to the floor and forced hundreds of passengers to evacuate through darkened tunnels.

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