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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 2, 2013

U. of Calgary to benefit from increased transit service

The additional hours cover 44% of what’s recommended in Calgary Transit’s 30-year blueprint that was approved in March 2013.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2013

Holiday charter bus service for U. students thriving

The post-recession economy, rising cost of gas and decline in the number of young people who own cars have contributed to an increase in demand.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2013

Wichita State U. shuttle buses get rebranded

The five new buses, which debuted this fall, will undergo a redesign with wraps featuring “different aspects of university life.” Overland Charters has been providing the shuttle service.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2013

Calif. college students may regain unlimited bus rides

More than 20% of students rode the buses before the contract ended in June after students voted to cut the fee for full-time students.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2013

Gondolas considered for Georgetown transit overhaul

Proposal is part of effort to better connect area with local transportation. Other plans include streetcars and changes to the university's shuttle system.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2013

FRA announces final rule for rail emergency plans

Among the provisions, the rule requires that vestibule and interior passageway doors on passenger cars be fitted with removable panels and windows to allow passage if the doors do not open.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2013

Alstom's Pendolino hits high-speed record

The 182 mph record was reached as it was conducting tests in the presence and in partnership with its customer, Polish operator PKP Intercity, to obtain circulation permission for the 20 Pendolino trains ordered by PKP Intercity in 2011.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2013

Metrolink awarded $61K for railroads safety campaign

Will use the funding as part of an ongoing commitment to keep roadways and rail crossings safe through safety education, information and enforcement.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2013

Industry peers recognize OCTA's best practices

For three days in June, a group of industry peers reviewed OCTA’s health, safety and environmental compliance written programs and policies, toured all OCTA bases, conducted face-to-face interviews with all levels of staff and spoke to OCTA contractors.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2013

National Tour Association president to step down

Lisa Simon, who has been with NTA for 28 years, seven in the position of president, said she reached this decision in the spirit of mutual benefit.

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