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ArticlesSeptember 28, 2020

CTDOT, Partners to Test Autonomous Buses on BRT Service

In addition to testing SAE Level 4 autonomy, the project will also test automated docking to improve accessibility and platooning to increase vehicle efficiencies.

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NewsSeptember 25, 2020

Spare, Earth Rides Team To Provide Zero-Emission Rides In Nashville

Currently, Earth’s fleet consists of Teslas but it has plans to introduce zero-emission vehicles from other OEMs in the future.

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NewsSeptember 25, 2020

Lightning Systems Now Offered on CALACT Purchasing Contract

City and county governments and transportation agencies, as well as nonprofits, can order all-electric Class 3 to 5 passenger buses under the program.

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NewsSeptember 23, 2020

Edmonton Transit Taps PWT, Via for On-Demand Service

A total of 57 shuttle buses will conveniently and safely connect residents in select neighborhoods with a nearby transit hub.

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NewsSeptember 21, 2020

PERC Resource Highlights Maintenance Benefits of Propane

The new resource from the Propane Education and Research Council shows how propane autogas can improve vehicle maintenance logistics and lower costs.

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NewsSeptember 15, 2020

Hendricks Named President of Transdev U.S.

Simultaneously, Dick Alexander — who served as interim CEO of Transdev in the U.S. since early March — is being promoted to special advisor to Thierry Mallet, CEO of the global Transdev Group.

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NewsSeptember 15, 2020

National Express Wins GoDurham Paratransit Contract

The agency will operate GoDurham’s fleet of 53 vehicles with the addition of more than 60 new team members.

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NewsSeptember 9, 2020

SacRT’s Microtransit Service Among the Most Successful in the U.S.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, SacRT’s SmaRT Ride has experienced steady growth this summer, with July showing the highest ridership month to date, providing approximately 12,200 rides.

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NewsSeptember 9, 2020

Moovit Partners with NEORide, Masabi

The three organizations have come together to enable Ohio and Kentucky riders to seamlessly and safely purchase and validate EZfare transit tickets, all within the Moovit app to facilitate a frictionless public transit journey with 13 local transit agencies.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2020

FMCSA Proposes New Under-21 Commercial Driver Pilot Program

The Federal Register notice requests comments on a new pilot program that would allow younger drivers to operate in interstate commerce.

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