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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 27, 2016

Alstom awarded major re-signaling project in the UK

Collaborated with Network Rail to develop an interlocking solution based on Alstom’s Smartlock range that will be ready for ETCS installation allowing trains with ETCS capability to operate on that section of the line.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2016

MBTA commuter rail losing $35M to fare evaders, officials say

Keolis, which has operated the commuter rail since 2014, said it conducted a first-of-its-kind study to examine the system’s “long-standing” problem of riders either not paying or using sometimes elaborate ways to not pay full price on trains.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2016

INIT to provide Honolulu's smart card, mobile ticket system

The initial phase will include outfitting all 550 of the agency’s bus fleet with proximity terminals, mobile data terminals, and routers to facilitate the validation of smart cards and electronic tickets.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2016

Cincinnati Metro marks one-year sustainability anniversary

Several of Metro’s employees were to participate in a two-year FTA training program designed to provide transit organizations with tools to help them manage their environmental impact.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2016

FMCSA seeks input on state annual inspection programs for motorcoaches, passenger vans

Plans to assess the risks associated with improperly maintained or inspected passenger-carrying CMVs by reviewing the effectiveness of existing federal inspection standards that are applicable and considering the costs and benefits of having a mandatory inspection.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2016

Sacramento RT taps HDR Inc. for streetcar design

The contract outlines a $10 million budget to construct the streetcar line.The city wants the money to come from property owners near the streetcar line, but they rejected it in a vote last year.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2016

BART's board passes 'one ticket, one seat' rule

BART’s new rule mirrors similar campaigns launched by transit agencies in New York, Philadelphia and Seattle with slogans such as "Two seats? Really?" and "Dude ... Stop The Spread. Please."

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2016

REV Bus Group partners with Schetky NW Bus Sales for spring events

Will present Champion Bus unit at Schetky booth at the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference and Tradeshow (formerly ALFA) in Denver May 9 to 12.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2016

Motorcoach sales up in 4th quarter of 2015, according to ABA Foundation

Altogether in 2015, there were 1,599 private sector and 542 public sector sales as compared to 1,411 private sector and 355 public sector sales in 2014.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2016

San Francisco State students approve $180 fee for new transit pass

The pass will provide unlimited Muni use and a 25% BART discount for trips starting or ending at the Daly City stop, which is south of San Francisco.

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