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Bus chaos for families at start of NYC school year as union talks inch forward
The first two days back to class for New York City public school students kicked off with a mess of school bus troubles, and union strife exacerbating the issues lingered...
Cyclist who kneed over young girl wins suit against her dad over viral video
The unidentified 63-year-old biker — who was captured on camera callously knocking little Neia into the snow on a nature path in Liege Province, Belguium — won a defamation case...
Pilot killed despite rescue attempts after helicopter crashes into NJ canal: cops
A helicopter pilot was killed after crashing into a canal in New Jersey on Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.
Want to fly an aircraft without a pilot's license? Here's your chance
The futuristic ride, a nearly $90,000 effort from aviation company Rotor X, can take an armchair pilot as fast as 63 mph inside the single-person cockpit.
Water main break near Times Square halts subway service, closes streets
A water main break in Times Square has shut down streets in Midtown and suspended subway service, officials said.
Best, worst states to drive in revealed in new study
Researchers considered traffic, transportation costs, safety, road infrastructure and weather in its rankings.
Bus driver shortage causing kids to miss school, districts to cancel classes across the country
Public school systems nationwide face bus driver shortages.
Trucking giant Yellow declares bankruptcy after getting $700M in government loans
Trucking company Yellow Corp. has declared bankruptcy after years of financial struggles and growing debt, marking a significant shift for the U.S. transportation industry and shippers nationwide. The Chapter 11...
Why women could be hurt more by AI in the workforce than men: study
Women are 1.5 times more likely than men to need to change jobs by 2030 thanks to automation by AI in the workforce, according to a study by McKinsey &...
Flight delays, cancellations across US could continue for next decade: report
"Some of the predictions I'm hearing is that the pilot shortage won't be resolved until 2032 or something like that," warned one expert, Dean Headley.
NJ bus monitor was on cellphone as 6-year-old special needs student was strangled by own seatbelt: authorities
A New Jersey school bus monitor has been charged with manslaughter in the death of a 6-year-old special-needs student who was strangled to death by her wheelchair harness – as...
Unions hate Biden’s EV push, Schumer & Co. vs. democracy and other commentary
An “alignment between the United Auto Workers and former President Trump over electric vehicles threatens” the “alliance between the union and the Democratic Party,” notes Axios’ Nathan Bomey.
Wrong way e-biker slams into e-skater, sending him flying near Central Park: video
Two worlds collided near Central Park when an e-bicyclist going the wrong way slammed into an e-skateboarder, launching him into the pavement.
Bridge collapse launches freight carrying contaminants into Yellowstone River
The bridge crumbled and sent portions of the train, including some cars potentially carrying hazardous material, plunging into the water below.
I take a bus, train and boat in my 'brave' 2-hour commute to college
"Not once will I ever understand why I chose a college so far away, and why I’ve chosen it again for next year," the student admitted about her daily trek.
Biden administration allows NY’s traffic congestion pricing plan to move forward
The MTA's congestion pricing plan inched closer to reality as the Federal Highway Administration tentatively signed off on the agency's assessment.
Buttigieg wants to spend $20 million on female crash dummies
Amid inflation and rising national debt, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is asking Congress to spend $20 million to develop female crash dummies for car testing as part of his department's...
Biden's pick to head FAA withdraws name from nomination: reports
Phillip Washington, decided to pull his name from consideration due to “an onslaught of unfounded Republican attacks” on his service and experience, a White House official told CNN on Saturday.
Widow sues Norfolk Southern after husband decapitated while training to be a conductor
"It's happening over and over again. I'd hate for someone else to lose their loved one,” Sherita Fields said.
Seattle cops give out 90% fewer traffic tickets as — car-related deaths rise
The massive decrease -- part of an anti-police effort by some liberal city council members -- comes as 28 people died in traffic crashes and 10K had accidents the same...