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NewsAugust 22, 2017

NYC's 2017 Vehicle Purchases Average 83 MPG

Driven by an investment in electric vehicles (EVs), fuel economy of new non-emergency light- and medium-duty vehicle purchases for the New York City fleet reached 83.7 mpg in fiscal-year 2017.

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NewsAugust 4, 2017

NYC Fleet Purchases Reach Record High

In fiscal-year 2017, New York City spent more on fleet procurement than it ever had in city history, with fleet purchases totaling $370 million. In the last four years, the city has spent $1.24 billion in new vehicles and equipment.

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NewsJuly 25, 2017

NYC Reports Decreased Traffic Fatalities with Vision Zero

New York City has reported that the first six months of 2017 marked the lowest number of traffic-related fatalities on city streets ever measured. Fleet-related fatalities have also decreased since the city began its Vision Zero initiative.

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NewsJuly 10, 2017

Audit: NYC Needs to Improve Parts Contract Oversight

An internal audit recommends that the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) tighten oversight of its parts management contract with NAPA.

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NewsJune 23, 2017

NYC Sanitation Completes Efficiency Initiatives

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) published an update to its four-year Strategic Plan to modernize fleet and facilities and improve safety.

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NewsJune 21, 2017

NYC to Pay $1.3M in Racial Bias Lawsuit

The New York City Department of Transportation has agreed to pay $1.3 million to 14 employees to resolve a lawsuit alleging a pattern of racial discrimination within its Fleet Services unit.

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NewsJune 19, 2017

New York City Seeks More Diversity from Truck Vendors

New York City has launched a new procurement initiative to help expand vendor participation in the city fleet’s trucking and specialized equipment procurements.

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NewsJune 9, 2017

Wis. City Hires Fleet Superintendent

The City of Madison, Wis., has hired Mahanth Joishy as fleet superintendent, replacing recently retired Bill Vanderbrook. Joishy has spent the past 16 years working for New York City.

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NewsMay 17, 2017

NYC Adds Auto-Braking Vehicles, Solar EV Chargers

New York City is rolling out auto-braking vehicles, expanding solar electric vehicle charging carports, and working to promote safety in the city’s automotive high schools.

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NewsMay 1, 2017

NYC Revises Vehicle Policy After Reports of Staff Misuse

A report from the New York City Department of Investigation found that Department of Correction staff used take-home vehicles for personal trips against city policy.

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