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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 8, 2023

MBTA Releases Independent Audit, Publishes Internal Safety Review

The investigations revealed deficiencies in track inspection processes, including inconsistencies in documentation and oversight. Both concluded improvements are imperative in terms of leadership, standardizing procedures, increasing staffing and training, and clearly outlining roles and responsibilities.

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ArticlesJune 15, 2023

Using Fleet Management Solutions to Improve Asset Maintenance

Tracking PM compliance rates helps public transit fleets understand their current processes, including what’s working and what’s not.

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ArticlesNovember 4, 2022

Planning Optimal Bus Replacement Lifecycles

Determining optimal replacement lifecycles and preventative maintenance can improve transit fleets' uptimes, as well as help better serve their communities.

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ProductsFebruary 18, 2021

De-Icer Spray Helps Stop Ice Formations

Bradley Systems’ new Fast Melt De-Icer Spray is designed for windshields, headlights, and other vehicle surfaces.

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Articlesby Alex RomanNovember 12, 2019

Maintenance Directors Tap Training and Data to Drive Success

TriMet's Ed Bennett and Votran's Rick Kazawitch took home this years Maintenance Director of the Year Awards at BusCon 2019 in Indianapolis.

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NewsJuly 23, 2019

Toronto Transit uses unique system to keep buses clean

The agency took advantage of a partnership between Westmatic and igus Canada to ensure its fleet is clean and ready for service.

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ArticlesAugust 17, 2017

Q&A with REV Group's John Walsh on New Ryder Maintenance Partnership

The company will leverage Ryder’s extensive network to deliver nationwide vehicle maintenance services to the customers of REV Bus Brands, which include Collins, Champion, ElDorado, ENC, Federal, Goshen, Krystal, and World Trans.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2017

Cummins Connected Diagnostics now available for Zonar smart fleet users

By obtaining data through Zonar's V3™ telematics control unit, Cummins Connected Diagnostics wirelessly connects your engine to Cummins for immediate diagnosis of engine fault alerts.

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Transit Dispatchesby Chris KoenemanApril 25, 2017

The Benefits and Challenges of IoT in Public Transportation

In 2017, nearly 60% of all installed IoT devices in smart cities were used in smart commercial buildings and transportation. IoT devices can help the public transportation industry reduce costs in significant ways. Consider these four ways IoT is impacting the transportation industry’s bottom line...

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