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At TrackingTheWorld, we’re always looking for the latest and most interesting news on GPS trackers and GPS tracking software.  Here’s are a few GPS news items we’ve found for you today:

Campus Transit

The University of Arizona is planning a test of GPS tracking system on the campus shuttle system, known as CatTran. Officials hope the $55,000 dollar investment will help increase ridership by as much as 10-percent.  The service will be free for students.

Source: http://www.wildcat.arizona.edu/article/2013/04/ua-parking-and-transportation-to-add-gps-tracking-for-cattran-shuttles-in-the-fall

GPS Leads to Arrest in Series of Car Burglaries

Lee County, Florida deputies have made arrest in a string of car burglaries due to a GPS tracking device installed in a stolen vehicle.  The suspects allegedly stole the vehicle and then embarked on a series of vehicle burglaries looking for valuables.  When the owner of the stolen vehicle realized it was missing, he simply pulled a report using GPS tracking software to not only find his vehicle, but information on every location where the alleged thieves stopped.

Source:  http://www.nbc-2.com/story/21935998/gps-tracker-helps-solve-string-of-burglaries#.UWg_S5DD_IV

 

 

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