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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 StaffJanuary 30, 2017

Mass Transit users can save $9,738 annually, says APTA report

The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2017

Laketran GM Jurkowski announces plan to retire

Under his tenure, Laketran passed two local sales tax levies in 2003 and 2013, which safeguarded the future of the agency through the passage of a permanent levy.  

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2017

MCI's Ziska receives 'Women in Buses' award at ABA event

Award recognizes the role of women in the motor coach industry who work collaboratively on issues and concerns of women business leaders as well as industry specific trends.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2017

Pittsburgh's Port Authority adding Wi-Fi to light rail station

The non-exclusive agreement allows Comcast to install "hotspots" at seven light rail stations in Station Square, downtown, and the North Shore, allowing users to make fast, free Wi-Fi connections while conserving their cellular data plans.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2017

REV Group announces price of initial public offering

The company's shares of common stock have been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange and are expected to begin trading under the ticker symbol “REVG” on Friday.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2017

Amtrak engineer in Pa. train crash tested positive for marijuana, opioids

The findings are part of the information released on Thursday by the National Transportation Safety Board, with the agency expected to release their conclusions on the cause of derailment later this year.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2017

Miami-Dade getting free Wi-Fi at 300 kiosks, buses, trains

Hailing it as the first step in developing one of the nation’s first fully integrated smart city ecosystems.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2017

2 people arrested in seperate attacks on NJ Transit employees

If convicted, a woman, who threw hot coffee on a bus driver, faces up to five years in prison and $15,000 in fines, while a man who shoved a train conductor faces up to 18 months in prison and $10,000 in fines.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2017

SoCal utility wants to use $570M to electrify buses, trucks, ride-sharing

Southern California Edison filed a plan with state regulators that would fund the installation of charging stations for various plug-in vehicle applications.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2017

Ohio think tank calls for $75M transportation fund for region

The state funds only 1% of public transportation in the state, although the Ohio Department of Transportation's Transit Needs Study said the state should provide 10% of transit's funding.

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