transportation

Saboteurs paralyze France's high-speed trains with 'coordinated' arson attacks just before Olympics starts

The disruptions as the world’s eye was turning to Paris were expected to affect a quarter of a million people alone on Friday and endure through the weekend, and possibly...

Driverless parking lot shuttles arrive at JFK Airport

Travelers can now hitch a free ride in two driverless vehicles around JFK Airport under a pilot program launched by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Bike commuting lowers risk of early death by 47%: 'important findings'

This is wheelie good news for cyclists.

Seattle voters to decide fate of $1.55B transportation levy that would cost median homeowners $546 a year

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed off on a $1.55 billion transportation levy, setting up voters to have the final say this November on the largest tax proposal in city...

NJ Transit's frequent delays enrage commuters as 15% fare hike set to take hold — and 'nothing is being done about it'

This month’s series of holdups, slowdowns and outright cancellations — combined with aging train cars, ancient infrastructure and an ironically timed 15% fare hike that starts July 1 — has...

NYC straphangers brace for summer of hell as crosstown subway line shuts down for much-needed repairs: 'This s--t is gonna suck, man'

The MTA is a day away from shutting down parts of the G line for six weeks so it can do much-needed repair work on the ancient system

Scorching heat and crime: The worst cities to plan a summer vacation

As the summer travel season ramps up, the editors at Forbes Advisor have unveiled the best and worst cities to spend your summer vacation.

Buttigieg blames climate change for increase in severe flight turbulence

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg faulted climate change for the increase in severe turbulence on commercial airline flights while citing estimates that it has shot up by double digits over recent...

NYC startup plans to line streets with stylish 'trees' that can charge an electric car in 5 minutes

Gravity Inc, led by CEO Moshe Cohen, collaborated with design firm Rangr Studio to develop the sleek, minimalist devices. The tall “trees” feature a maneuverable hinged arm and mounted cable...

Birdhouse-style 'bee hotels' coming to 7 NYC plazas to help at-risk pollinators

The city’s buzzworthy project provides nutrition and nesting in the form of wooden boxes on poles and bee-friendly vegetation, Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said Thursday.

'Bus girlies' avoid spiraling underground NYC crime — and urge others to ditch subway

Social media influencers dubbed “bus girlies” are touting the city's safer, cleaner and cost-effective transit alternative.

TikTok 'hack' shows risky maneuver to avoid $15 congestion pricing fee

Some drivers are so desperate to evade congestion pricing, they might be willing to endanger lives to bypass toll cameras.

'It's everyone's nightmare — the robot doesn't stop': Tesla recall and robotaxi crash throw self-driving car dream into crisis

A San Francisco robotaxi called Panini dragged a woman for 20 feet leaving her critically injured. Are self-driving cars toast?

Deadly foreign cyberthreats, abolish speech codes and other commentary

Harvard University President Claudine Gay and University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill testified during the House Education and Workforce Committee Hearing.

Stalled Second Ave subway work gets $3.4B in federal funds

After a years-long delay, the second phase of the Second Avenue Subway extension is set to take off thanks to a $3.4 billion injection from the federal government.

Dems’ deadly Gaza word games, Wray, Mayorkas have no remorse and other commentary

“Democratic support for Israel’s war of self-defense will soon be circling the drain. The president needs to speak clearly and unequivocally or the West is going to suffer a disastrous...

World’s first certified passenger-carrying air taxi takes flight

The air taxis use electric power to reduce environmental harm caused by emissions. They can be fully charged in two hours and have low noise levels

MTA's new high-tech subway cars have already gone off track

The MTA confirmed it was pulling six out of the seven rail cars out of service due to equipment problems -- just months after the high-tech trains were unveiled.