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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 7, 2017

BYD to supply electric buses for Sydney Airport provider

The company's Electric Blu bus has a carrying capacity of 70 passengers; features purpose-designed luggage storage racks; and has a range of approximately 248 miles on a single charge.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2017

Transdev promotes Bishop to VP of its rail subsidiary

Since he joined the company's VTMI group, he has taken over as interim GM at the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, where he made significant improvements to the safety and other operational practices of the railroad.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2017

Serious crime down, 'violent crime' up on D.C. Metro

The uptick in violent incidents matches trends observed in large cities nationwide, according to crime experts.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2017

Trans-Bridge Lines receives highest DOT rating, adds new coaches

The company recently added six 2017 Motor Coach Industries (MCI) J4500 buses to its fleet during the first week of January.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2017

Wis. bus system to feature 'libraries' on board to promote reading

This summer, Eau Claire Transit bus patrons will be able to read books during their rides and can take them home

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2017

Luxury Coach Co. Hires Ex-Greyhound/Coach America Chief

Texas-based luxury motor coach service Vonlane has tapped Craig R. Lentzsch to serve as senior advisor.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2017

NY MTA names new chief of police department

Chief Owen J. Monaghan succeeds Chief Michael R. Coan, who led the MTA Police Department for eight-and-a-half years, the longest serving police chief in department history.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2017

BATA, Benzie Bus increase commuter options with express routes

Funding for the expanded service pilot came from a grant received from the Michigan Department of Transportation through the Job-Access Reverse Commuter program to increase connectivity for low-income service areas and expand commuting options.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2017

Microvast delivers record number of electric buses in 2016

Based on considerable experience with battery systems in those markets, the company is advancing its activities in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2017

Calif.'s NCTD taps MV to operate, maintain bus system

Under the terms of the contract, which is for a seven-year base term with one three-year option, MV will be responsible for the operations of NCTD's BREEZE, FLEX, and LIFT services, serving an annual ridership of nearly eight million in 224 vehicles.

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