• Mon, May 5, 2025

by: This is Money

Plunging EV prices costing fleet businesses 'hundreds of millions'

Car leasing firms say they have been the driving force behind EV growth - but are now being being left to 'shoulder' massive losses resulting from plummeting residual values.

by: WFTV

New congestion relief lanes opened on I-4 in Osceola and Polk counties

Drivers in Osceola and Polk counties are getting relief on Interstate 4 starting Monday.

by: USA Today

Is that real smoke? News of new pope delivered by stoves, chemicals and ballots

Ballots are burned in the process, but the smoke seen by the world is created using another stove, the Vatican Information Service reported in 2013.

by: BBC

Change announced on plans to end SEND transport

Families protested against Leicester City Council's plans to end school transport funding in July.

by: The Motley Fool

A Little Good News for Rivian Investors | The Motley Fool

by: Impacts

The Electric Revolution: How Sustainable Transportation is Reshaping Our Automotive Future

by: Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati

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by: WISH-TV

Indiana Department of Transportation cracks down on speeding in construction zones

Speeding in construction zones will now result in fines up to $150 in Indiana. The Safe Zones program aims to protect workers and drivers alike.

by: RepublicWorld

Passenger Vehicle Sales Decline 0.19% MoM, Buyers Await New Launches - FADA

The passenger vehicle sales in April 2025 saw a positive momentum. According to the Federation of Automotive Dealers Association, the passenger vehicle segment recorded a marginal growth of 1.55 per cent on a YoY basis, but saw a slight decline of 0.19 per cent on a MoM basis.

by: Bloomberg L.P.

Time Is Running Out to Get a Tariff-Free Car. Just Ask This Porsche Buyer

The springtime car-buying surge to get ahead of President Donald Trump's auto tariffs is rapidly depleting the supply of duty-free vehicles, setting up a summertime slump for the industry and a severe case of sticker shock for shoppers.

by: The 74

Q&A With New President of Education Minnesota, the State's Largest Union

Education Minnesota, the state's largest union representing more than 86,000 members, elected its first Black president on Saturday. Monica Byron ran unopposed to replace Denise Specht, who led the union since 2013. Byron started her career as a homeschool liaison for the Richfield Public Schools in 1995 before earning her teaching license. She taught elementary […]

by: WHIO

'It's not safe;' Leaders meet, discuss transportation changes after student killed near bus stop

The district said it will take them 18 months to get new buses.

by: Men's Journal

Major Change Floated for New James Bond

A well-known actor has floated a major change for James Bond now that Daniel Craig has left the franchise. He mentioned making the iconic British agent Swedish in an interview with The Times of London. According to a May 3, 2025, article in The Times of London, the idea was floated by Swedish actor ...

by: Daily

Zinc-transporting protein contributes to aggressive growth of brain tumor, OU researchers find

In a study published Wednesday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), University of Oklahoma researchers detail their discoveries about why the brain tumor glioblastoma is...

by: WHTM

Officials push for more public transportation funding in Pennsylvania

(WHTM) — Public transportation officials were calling for more funding outside the State Capitol today. The Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association says hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians need public transit to transport them to jobs, healthcare, education, and other essential services. They say 63% of riders do not have other options, and more than half […]

by: KTAL Shreveport

New traffic patterns for Texarkana I-30 widening project

TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KSHV) - Drivers in Texarkana will need to adjust to a new traffic pattern as the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) ongoing project to widen Interstate-30 from four to six lanes enters a new phase. "When this stage is done they'll be able to have, both westbound lanes will be up on the new […]

by: The Kitchn

Cheesecake Boards Are the New Charcuterie Boards, and We're Obsessed

You're going to want to make one ASAP.

by: The Hans India

Telangana transport minister urges RTC employees not to go on strike

Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Monday appealed to Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) employees not to go on strike as this would inconvenience people. Leaders of...

by: moneycontrol.com

Buy CIE Automotive India; target of Rs 500: ICICI Securities

ICICI Securities is bullish on CIE Automotive India has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 500 in its research report dated May 01, 2025.

by: Digital Trends

ID. Buzz recall appears to have made automotive history

All of the VW ID.Buzz electric vans in the U.S. have been recalled over a specific safety concern.

by: SlashGear

How The AH-1 Cobra Attack Chopper Evolved From The UH-1 Huey Military Transport - SlashGear

The Army's AH-1 Cobra was America's first attack helicopter that Bell created off the back of the UH-1 Huey. It has undergone multiple upgrades.

by: Newsweek

Marvel Releases New Avengers Teaser

Marvel releases a teaser for 'The New Avengers'.

by: ThePrint

NCR transport body, DTC collaborate to strengthen public transport use

New Delhi, May 5 (PTI) In a bid to enhance last-mile connectivity, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), in coordination with the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), has introduced electric air-conditioned city buses on select routes linked to Namo Bharat stations in Delhi. The initiative, aimed at improving public transport integration, is currently operational at […]

by: fingerlakes1

Private Transportation in Valle de Guadalupe: How to get from San Diego | Fingerlakes1.com

There's nothing better than kicking off a trip with your own private ride. No guessing where to go, no dealing with parking, no cramming into a bus full of strangers. When you use Valle de Guadalupe private transportation, everything feels easy. It's your day, your schedule. No rushing. No stressing. Your driver picks you up… MorePrivate in Valle de Guadalupe: How to get from San Diego

by: Forbes

Employment Numbers Are Trending Up In Transportation And Warehousing

Employment continued to trend up in transportation and warehousing in April. While the national unemployment rate was 4.2%, in logistics it was only 3.3%.

by: WFXT

Dominican national arrested for transporting child porn after screening at Logan Airport, feds say

A Dominican national is facing a child pornography charge after his arrest following a screening at Logan International Airport over the weekend, the U.S. Attorney said Monday.

by: Forbes

Adventure, Experience And Modern Design: The 2025 New York Auto Show

From more, and more luxe, off-roaders to more, and more powerful, electrified powertrains, here are trends seen at the 2025 New York Auto Show

by: WHTM

Lancaster County school van driver gets prison time for transporting students while DUI

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A woman was sentenced to prison for driving a school van in Lancaster County with students under the influence of drugs. Online court records show Heather Shumberger, 41, of Harrisburg, was sentenced by Judge Jeffrey Conrad to spend between four months and three days to nearly eight years in prison. […]

by: WHTM

Changes proposed to Pennsylvania public transportation

(WHTM) — A Pennsylvania lawmaker is proposing a plan to modernize the management of the state's public transportation system. The Keep PA Moving Act, circulated by state Representatives Ryan Bizzarro (D-3) and Robert Matzie (D-16), would update Title 74 to create a modern, locally controlled transportation management plan. According to the memo, the act […]
  • Sun, May 4, 2025

by: Bloomberg L.P.

CityLab's Most Popular Stories This Week

Why Car YouTuber Matt Farah Is Fighting for Walkable Cities

by: KUTV

Woman transported off Indian Trail via LifeFlight due to lower leg injuries

A woman was transported via LifeFlight to an area hospital after experiencing a medical problem on Indian Trail.Lieutenant Slater with the Weber County Sheriff'
  • Tue, May 6, 2025

by: NewsNation

Transportation secretary to announce overhaul of air traffic control system

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will unveil a major overhaul of the nation's air traffic control system Thursday. While the effort was already in motion, recent delays and safety concerns at Newark Airport have brought new urgency to the effort. Duffy says the plan includes modernizing telecom, radar and infrastructure, along with hiring more controllers, calling it a fix for a problem decades in the making.

by: BBC

'Carnage' - is transport behind attendance issues at Brighton?

Attendance at Amex Stadium is a hot topic. There were at least 2,000 season ticket seats that went unsold on exchange for the Newcastle game. Looking around the stadium, there were many thousands more empty seats.

by: trains

Grupo Mexico's rail operations post quarterly earnings decline as volume drops

MEXICO CITY — Grupo Mexico's transportation division — which includes Ferromex, Ferrosur, Florida East Coast Railway, and Texas Pacifico — reported sharply lower first-quarter revenue and profits as a plunge in automotive and minerals traffic drove an overall volume decline.

by: WALB

Albany Tech opens cutting-edge transportation academy honoring Dr. Anthony O. Parker

The state-of-the-art academy features cutting-edge labs, classrooms, paint and prep booths, and industry-grade equipment tailored for training in automotive collision repair and diesel technology.

by: PBS

PBS39 News Reports | HYPER LOOP | Season 2019

Plans are in the works in Pa. for a new form of transportation.

by: Reuters

New York asks judge to bar Trump from killing congestion pricing program

Lawyers for the city's transport department and the MTA sought an order to block Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's effort to kill the program and his threat to withhold federal government approvals for other projects and funding. New York launched its first-in-the-nation program in January, charging most passenger vehicles a toll of $9 during peak periods to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street, in a bid to cut congestion and raise funds to improve mass transit.

by: Forbes

Adventure, Experience And Modern Design At The 2025 New York Auto Show

From more, and more luxe, off-roaders to more, and more powerful, electrified powertrains, here are trends seen at the 2025 New York Auto Show.

by: ThePrint

Automotive Manufacturers (AMPL) - Mahindra's Largest Dealer in India - Inaugurates South India's Largest Dealership in Vijayawada

NewsVoir Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 6: Automotive Manufacturers Private Limited (AMPL), one of India's largest automobile retail conglomerates, today announced the inauguration of South India's largest Mahindra dealership in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The inauguration of the new facility was attended by Mr. Pavan Kumar, VP - Sales, Customer Care & CX, Mahindra, Mr. Baneswar […]

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | NJ transportation leaders go before lawmakers | Season 2025

NJ Transit, MVC and NJDOT each facing big challenges

by: NDTV

Pune Man Kills Wife, Gets Caught While Transporting Body

A man allegedly killed his 26-year-old wife and was caught transporting her body on a scooter in Maharashtra's Pune district on Tuesday, police said.

by: BBC

Brighton news: Opinion - Fan writer on transport problems at Amex Stadium

Brighton news: Opinion - Fan writer on transport problems at Amex Stadium

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | What's next after NJ Transit engineers reject contract deal? | Season 2025

Interview: Colleen Wilson, transportation reporter, The Record/NorthJersey.com

by: BBC

Derry: Easter march trouble linked to New IRA, court told

Thomas Moore, 55, of Farren Park in Derry, faces three charges linked to the commemoration on Easter Monday.

by: ThePrint

Caresoft Global Announces Strategic Partnership with KPIT to Drive Leadership in Technology and Cost Optimization Strategies for the Automotive Industry

PRNewswire London [UK], May 6: Caresoft Global, a global leader in automotive benchmarking, Cost reduction strategies, and engineering solutions, today announced a strategic realignment of its business and a new chapter in its growth journey. The company will restructure its business into three business units: 1. Benchmarking, Technology Optimization & Cost Reduction Engineering, 2. Engineering […]

by: ThePrint

Pune Hosts India's First GO-PUTT Mini-Golf Event with Automotive and Tech Leaders, Now Open for Public

NewsVoir Pune (Maharashtra) [India], May 6: Chi Venture created a landmark moment in the city's event scene by successfully hosting the first-of-its-kind GO-PUTT. Supported by global brands like Toro and Callaway, GO PUTT is a unique initiative bringing together top automotive executives, tech innovators, and thought leaders, as The Pavillion Mall's atrium was transformed into […]

by: BBC

'Nothing is off limits' in new BBC News NI podcast

Tara Mills and Declan Harvey are presenting a new podcast which aims to tackle news stories in a fresh way.

by: ThePrint

Man kills wife, gets caught transporting her body in Pune district

Pune, May 6 (PTI) A man allegedly killed his 26-year-old wife and was caught transporting her body on a scooter in Maharashtra's Pune district on Tuesday, police said. Based on a tip-off, a patrolling team of police intercepted the 28-year-old accused, who was riding his two-wheeler in the Nanded City area in the wee hours […]

CityLab's Most Popular Stories This Week

Why Car YouTuber Matt Farah Is Fighting for Walkable Cities
The most popular stories from CityLab this week, as reported by Bloomberg on May 4, 2025, include a variety of urban-focused topics. Key highlights are the ongoing debate over the future of urban transportation, with a focus on the rise of autonomous vehicles and their impact on city planning and infrastructure. Another popular story discusses the revitalization efforts in downtown areas across the U.S., showcasing successful case studies and innovative approaches to bringing life back to urban cores. Additionally, there is significant interest in the sustainability initiatives being implemented in major cities, such as green building projects and renewable energy integration. The newsletter also touches on the social aspects of urban living, including community engagement programs and the effects of gentrification on local populations.

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-05-04/citylab-s-most-popular-stories-this-week