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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 StaffNovember 22, 2024

Pa.'s LANTA Partners with Masabi to Launch Next-Gen Fare Collection System

Among the highlighted features of ValleyRide is the concept of fare-capping, which enables riders to save on daily or monthly passes without having to pay higher upfront costs.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2024

D.C. Approves Better Bus Redesign

Planners started the project in 2022 with the goal of making the bus system easier to use, faster, and more reliable.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2024

Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT Highlight Recent Infrastructure, Reliability Improvements

After issuing a report in August, which included details of joint efforts and progress to date, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT released a new progress report today and discussed the recently-awarded grants for nearly $300 million in federal funding to modernize critical rail infrastructure in New Jersey.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2024

Texas State U. Extends Partnership with Transdev

The contract renewal was finalized just in time for the new academic year, enabling Transdev's dedicated team to gear up for back-to-school events and kick off another year of service.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2024

AC Transit GM/CEO Michael Hursh to Transition to New Role

As one of the longest-tenured GM’s in AC Transit's nearly 65-year history, he leaves a legacy of visionary initiatives, innovations, and steadfast commitment to advancing the agency’s venerable bus network beyond its mission of safe, reliable, and sustainable transit services.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2024

Forest River Announces Passing of Founder Peter Liegl

He is best known as the founder of Forest River Inc., and the man who in 2005 sold Forest River to famed investor Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2024

WSP Names Schwarz to Lead Transit, Rail Biz; Evans to Serve as Deputy

In her new leadership role, Schwarz is growing the firm’s presence in transit and rail markets; ensuring client success with state and local transit agencies; building relationships with consultants, industry associations, railroads, and contractors; and more.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2024

Fatigue, Disregard for Safety Regulations Lead to Fatal N.Y. Bus, Truck Collision

As a result of the crash, six bus occupants died and two were seriously injured. Another six, including the bus driver, sustained minor injuries. The driver of the box truck was also seriously injured.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2024

L.A. Metro Continues Ridership Rebound with Another Strong Month

Metro’s combined bus and rail ridership in October reached 86% of its October 2019 pre-pandemic ridership level.

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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2024

Chicago Program to Provide Financial Assistance to Residents Seeking Training, Careers

The Red Line Extension Project’s Barrier Reduction Fund will provide funding to eligible individuals in the project area who are pursuing training and careers, even if they ultimately wind up working for employers and projects beyond CTA.

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