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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 7, 2016

Development of iconic perfume threatened by high-speed rail plan

Chanel says it will leave Grasse, dubbed the perfume capital of the world, unless plans are dropped to drive a TGV line through the fields of flowers required to make the world’s most famous scent

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2016

MBTA employees to use 'biometric' time clock at rail facility

This new system, which has been in the works for more than a year, will enable employees to clock in and out by swiping their finger and tapping in a personalized PIN number.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2016

Texas bullet train builder expands leadership, adds Aguilar as CEO

Tim Keith becomes president and will lead capital raising and external affairs.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2016

2 finalists chosen for new job as head of New Orleans RTA

The executive director job, which comes with a salary of up to $185,000 a year, was first spelled out in a 2015 contract between the RTA and its operator, Transdev.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2016

L.A. Metro system bomb threat not credible, FBI says

Authorities found no evidence regarding a specific but uncorroborated threat made by a caller who warned that a bomb would blow up on Tuesday at the Metro Red Line's Universal City station.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2016

L.A. on alert after terrorist threat to Metro rail station

The threat came to light a few days after the one year anniversary of the Dec. 2, 2015, terror attack in San Bernardino that killed 14 people and injured 22 others at the Inland Regional Center.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2016

$300M in University Transportation Center grants announced

Subsequent awards using Federal FY17 - FY20 funding will be made annually, subject to availability of funds and grantee compliance with grant terms and conditions.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2016

Honolulu rail project costs could reach $9.5B

The high figure is based on a scenario in which the general excise tax surcharge for the rail gets extended another 10 years at the same 0.5% rate.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2016

Passengers toss liquid on SEPTA bus driver

The driver was treated by doctors and released without injury. No passengers suffered any injuries and those on board were placed on a following bus. 

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2016

First Transit to pilot autonomous vehicle passenger shuttle

The AV passenger shuttle will run a fixed-route stopping at designated stops within an office park. The pilot will begin with two vehicles — each with a customer service agent onboard for passenger questions and information.

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