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News•by Staff•November 3, 2015

Cincinnati Streetcar takes delivery of first vehicle

The streetcar system, which is scheduled to begin passenger service in September 2016, consists of a 3.6-mile loop extending from The Banks, through Downtown and north to Findlay Market in Over-the-Rhine.

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News•by Staff•November 3, 2015

Electric rickshaw service corners Denver microtransit market

The idea for eTuk Denver stemmed from a trip to see the San Pedro Volcano in Panajachel, Guatemala, in 2013.

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News•by Staff•November 2, 2015

ASV rebrands as REV Group Inc.

The company feels the new name is more directly aligned with its continuing commitment to building and delivering many of the world’s most popular specialty vehicle brands.

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News•by Staff•November 2, 2015

Champaign-Urbana MTD proposes 6% tax increase

The board also approved a grant to purchase four street supervisor minivans and two paratransit vans for Americans with Disabilities Act service. The two paratransit vans being replaced are six years old and have more than 165,000 miles.

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News•by Staff•November 2, 2015

Mobility Ventures names new VP, Government & Commercial Fleet Sales

Bill Gibson brings to Mobility Ventures more than 40 years of sales and marketing experience with an extensive, proven background in automotive fleet management operations.

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News•by Staff•November 2, 2015

Proposed fare increase could strap neediest Fla. county residents

Manatee county officials are proposing increasing its Handy Bus paratransit services from $2 to $3 each way, as well as proposing rate increases for transportation disadvantaged services and veterans transportation.

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News•by Staff•November 2, 2015

Wash. transit wants more seniors to benefit from fixed route

Only about 5% of riders on WTA’s fixed bus routes in Whatcom County are over 65. In contrast to senior’s relatively low ridership on fixed routes, more than 1,700 people over 65 use WTA’s paratransit service.

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Videos•by Staff•October 30, 2015

ABC Companies' Roman Cornell at BusCon 2015

Roman Cornell of ABC Companies drops by BusCon 2015 to chat with METRO GM James Blue.

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Videos•by Staff•October 30, 2015

BusCon 2015 Recap

A look at BusCon 2015, which was held in Indianapolis in September.

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News•by Staff•October 30, 2015

Kansas City to offer 'microtransit' routes to fill service gaps

Is negotiating with a Boston-based company, Bridj that arranges bus service on an as-needed basis in its hometown and now in Washington, D.C.

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