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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 StaffMarch 25, 2025

Boston Celebrates Opening of South Coast Rail

For the first time in over 65 years, the cities and towns of southeastern Massachusetts will now have a passenger rail service to and from downtown Boston.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2025

Forest River's David Wright Announces Retirement

Wright had led the Bus & Van division for 22 years, building it into one of the country’s leading manufacturer of buses and vans for both the private and public sectors, before assuming the role of Co-CEO with Doug Gaeddert.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2025

Denver RTD's Safety, Security Enhancements Paying Dividends

At the top of the agency's list of strategies is an increased number of RTD Transit Police officers patrolling the system, an effort that has now resulted in both a month-over-month and year-over-year decrease in security-related calls.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2025

Ohio's TARTA, Union Reach Labor Agreement

The union’s membership includes TARTA fixed route, paratransit, and TARTA Flex on demand operators, in addition to mechanics and other personnel.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2025

Chicago Agencies Detail Possible Service Cuts, Need for Action

The $770 million budget shortfall that agencies face beginning in 2026 threatens unprecedented cuts to CTA, Metra, and Pace services, the scale of which are now coming into clearer view.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2025

The Routing Company Bringing On-Demand Transportation to NY

The deployment at Rochester's RTS marks one of the largest on-demand transit implementations in North America, setting a new benchmark for public transportation accessibility and connectivity, TRC said.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2025

MTI Report Examines the Hidden Toll of Mental Health, Assaults on Transit’s Frontline

The study included a literature review, data collection and analysis, and an overview of reported public transit assault-related events, a discussion of contributing factors, and documentation of 10 public transit agency case study sites.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2025

California's OCTA Successfully Delivering on Commitment, Review Finds

The assessment, covering the period from July 2021 to June 2024, was conducted by Sjoberg Evashenk Consulting and evaluated OCTA’s efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance in delivering transportation improvements funded through the half-cent sales tax initiative.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2025

Pittsburgh Looks to Raise Fares, Cut Service Due to Budget Constraints

If approved by PRT's board next week, the agency would begin soliciting public feedback on March 31 and hold three public hearings in April, May, and June before the board adopts next year's budget, which begins in July.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2025

Amtrak's President/CEO Announces Departure

Stephen Gardner assumed the role as president and CEO of the railroad on Jan. 17, 2022, after the retirement of Bill Flynn.

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