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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 StaffApril 25, 2017

Seattle launches shared transit stop pilot with Microsoft

The six-month program allows private shuttle buses operated by participating companies to use public transit stops.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2017

New York MTA expects new subway cars to begin service this year

Originally expected to be delivered in 2014, the first car from manufacturers Bombardier Transportation didn’t arrive in New York until September of last year.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2017

Firetrace announces family of UNECE R107-approved systems

A significant development for the bus industry, this complete collection of systems affords manufacturers the flexibility they have been looking for in system placement.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2017

UMA members descend on Capitol Hill to urge regulation reform

Prime Policy Group, UMA’s government relations firm, has scheduled more than 300 individualized appointments for members to meet with Congressional elected officials to discuss key legislative issues affecting the motorcoach industry.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2017

KCATA set to launch new ridehailing service May 1

The one-year RideKC Freedom On-Demand pilot enables customers to call on taxis any day, at any hour, to enjoy everything Kansas City has to offer.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2017

LILEE, Fluidmesh to demo, grow open platform capabilities for ‘Connected Rail’

The integration between the company's two solutions allows for a seamless switching between communication networks making it transparent for end-user applications that are sensitive to network latency.

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Videosby StaffApril 24, 2017

A Day in the Life of a TriMet Bus Operator

Dave McKinnon was a TriMet rider for nine months before he applied for the job as a bus operator. "Being a part of somebody else's life is a big part of this job," he says.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2017

SunLine Transit receives $12.5M grant for hydrogen fuel-cell fleet

The grant will also pay for the development of the largest hydrogen fueling station of its kind in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2017

Calif. High-Speed Rail CEO announces departure

Jeff Morales was named CEO in May 2012 and will work closely with the authority’s board to ensure the smooth transition of a successor. He will remain on board until June 2.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2017

King County Metro, Intersection extend advertising contract

The agency first tapped Intersection in 2005, when, operating as Titan, the company won a competitive contract granting the exclusive rights to sell advertising on its 1,400 buses and facilities

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