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Busby StaffSeptember 9, 2014

Car sharing gains toehold in Las Vegas

Two vehicles, which can be reserved through iPhone and Adroid smartphone apps, are available on the UNLV campus for $7.50 an hour or $69 a day after paying a one-time $25 membership fee.

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Busby StaffSeptember 9, 2014

3 Utah board members take up public transportation challenge

The citizens behind the challenge plan to attend the next board meeting later this month and ask those board members who participated what they learned.

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Busby StaffSeptember 9, 2014

Proterra receives 'Technology Pioneer' honor

The World Economic Forum's program recognizes companies from around the world involved in the design, development and deployment of new technologies poised to have a significant impact on business and society.

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Busby StaffSeptember 9, 2014

Transdev taps new chairman of its transit division

Prior to the promotion, Ken Westbrook served as president/COO of the transit division, which operates bus, paratransit, and bus rapid transit contracts with city and county transit authorities, universities and airports.

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Paratransitby StaffSeptember 9, 2014

MV-1 dealership network hits 100

To meet a growing demand for the MV-1, Mobility Ventures will continue to aggressively expand its dealer network into all major domestic and international market areas.

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Paratransitby StaffSeptember 9, 2014

MV Transportation CEO to retire

During Carter Pate's tenure as CEO, MV grew from $725 million in revenue in 2010 to over $1 billion in revenue in 2013, and expanded its operational footprint in the Middle East, as well as in the areas of school bus operations, international transportation logistics, and on-demand black car service.

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Managementby StaffSeptember 8, 2014

U. of La., City agreement to lease buses awaiting approval

At University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s request, the council approved an introductory amendment that increases the lease cost to $35,000 a year and removes a clause making the university responsible for 20% of the major repairs.

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Busby StaffSeptember 8, 2014

U. of Akron now eligible for free public transportation rides

The university will pay Metro RTA $1 per ride. All regular Metro RTA routes are included in the program, which runs through Aug. 2015 with an option to renew

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New Mobilityby StaffSeptember 8, 2014

Seton Hall U. plan calls for new shuttle service

Despite the proposed shuttle system, many board members and residents at the meeting said they thought that students would more likely park in residential areas than leave their cars at the main Seton Hall campus and take a bus to class.

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Paratransitby StaffSeptember 5, 2014

How good mass transit can make a city more affordable

Five metros — Washington, San Francisco, New York, Seattle, and Boston — share an obvious trait: good public transportation systems, which makes it possible to reduce car ownership and related expenses.

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