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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 24, 2014

Atlanta Streetcar to open Dec. 30

The Tuesday opening of the long-delayed $98 million, four-car streetcar system will beat a self-imposed deadline by Mayor Kasim Reed by one day.

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Newsby StaffDecember 24, 2014

M-1 Rail finalizes tax credit funding for Detroit streetcar

The deal, with agreements totaling $40 million, marks the first time that New Markets Tax Credit Financing have been used to fund a public transportation initiative.

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Newsby StaffDecember 24, 2014

Long Beach switching to L.A. TAP card system

After loading a pass or cash value, LBT riders can simply tap the TAP card on the mobile validator, located on the left-hand side as they board any LBT bus.

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Newsby StaffDecember 24, 2014

Chicago celebrates newly renovated Blue Line station

The Damen station was modernized throughout to increase comfort for passengers and historic features of the station, which was built in 1895, were preserved.

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Newsby StaffDecember 24, 2014

Prevost begins production of N.Y. MTA buses in Plattsburgh

Prevost has invested $26 million in its Plattsburgh, N.Y. facility to undergo a 10,000 square foot expansion, which will accommodate an assembly production line.

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Newsby StaffDecember 24, 2014

Alstom awarded maintenance contracts for regional trains in Sweden

With these new contracts, the number of trains maintained by Alstom in Sweden is 219.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffDecember 23, 2014

APTA EXPO 2014 Show Floor Highlights

A look at some of the products on the EXPO 2014 show floor in Houston.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffDecember 23, 2014

BusCon 2014: Hot Products

BusCon 2014 took place in Indianapolis after several years in Chicago. One thing that didn’t change, however, was a packed show floor with all the latest technologies available in the industry today.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2014

Honolulu's rail transit costs could rise by up to $700M

Dan Grabauskas, HART’s executive director/CEO blames higher construction costs, as well as the costs associated with legal delays and other factors, for the potential increase.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2014

NYCT courtesy campaign aims to stop 'manspread'

In January, a series of placards will begin appearing inside subway cars and then buses and the commuter railroads in February. They will bear gentle, but firm reminders pointing out common courtesies that can make traveling by mass transit more enjoyable for everyone.

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