Major associations call for fingerprinting of drivers

National Limousine Association and the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association want all drivers who transport passengers for a fee to be subject to national fingerprint-based background checks.

FTA releases WMATA traction power report, issues safety directive

The special directive is based on 22 findings from an FTA investigation report into the condition and safety performance of the Metrorail TPE system, which was also released on Friday.

Earth Tech wins award

Long Beach, Calif.-based Earth Tech Inc.-- provider of consulting, engineering and construction services -- received the Frances Perkins Vanguard Award for excellence in the utilization of women-owned small businesses as prime contractors and subcontractors.

Cardinal Buses receives Temsa TS 35s

Celebrating 85 years in the charter bus industry, Cardinal Buses provides charter services to the Midwest region.

Calif. agency opens CNG facility

Montebello Bus Lines' CNG fueling station was built by Clean Energy.

Alstom inaugurates first Citadis with new charging technology in Nice

Alstom has also commissioned its SRS ground-based static charging technology coupled with the Citadis Ecopack energy storage system.

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APTA: PT users save $9,790 annually

These savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the Jan. 10, 2012 average national gas price and the national unreserved monthly parking rate.

Lytx to participate in Qualcomm Smart Cities accelerator program

The program helps connect cities, municipalities, government agencies, and enterprises with "smart city" tech-based solutions.