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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 StaffOctober 31, 2016

MBTA in talks with Bridj to provide late-night service

The proposal is about 35 percent less than the per-vehicle per-hour cost of putting a standard MBTA bus on the road.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2016

Amtrak earns accreditation for emergency management

The passenger rail network is the first railroad ever to earn the five-year accreditation — typically awarded to federal, state, local and tribal emergency response agencies.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2016

Q'Straint to discuss rearward-facing securement this Thursday

This presentation will explore developing ridership trends facing transit providers, offer an overview of the current research on rearward facing securement, and examine how emerging technologies are addressing the previous shortcomings of primitive rearward securement applications.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2016

U. of Md. expects to add 3 paratransit vehicles by spring semester

The increased vehicles come in part from a $383,847 state grant that was recently approved.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2016

MARTA extends Cubic automated fare collection maintenance contract

The contract also includes options for an upgrade path to support future updates, which could increase the value to $52 million if all options are exercised.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2016

NJ TRANSIT makes progress toward PTC implementation

The approval of a lease authorization by the board allows NJ TRANSIT to execute a lease agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the last component of radio spectrum needed for its PTC system.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2016

Fla.'s PSTA expands partnership with Uber, Lyft across entire county

Branded as Direct Connect, the second pilot program is designed to give low-cost Uber, Lyft, or taxi rides to designated bus stops to allow more citizens access to PSTA’s primary bus lines.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2016

Proterra to deliver first fully-electric commercial bus fleet in U.S.

Innovative program will replace diesel vehicles in commuter program for JLL-managed buildings in downtown Chicago.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2016

Amtrak to pay $265M for Philadelphia crash that killed 8

The settlement allows victims to have their awards in hand by June instead of waiting years for a lawsuit to play out, their lawyers said Thursday.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2016

CCW begins delivery of rehabilitated Foothill Transit artics

The contract, which includes repowering and repainting 30 artic buses, is expected to be completed this winter.

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