• Tue, May 6, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: NDTV

Were Abdullahs On Same Page As PM On Article 370? Ex-RAW Chief Says Yes

Former Research and Analysis Wing chief AS Dulat, in his recent book 'The Chief Minister and the Spy', has generated a storm in a teacup for the ruling National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir.

by: Mashable

Is it 'Thunderbolts*' or *The New Avengers'?

Disney's new ad campaign for Thunderbolts* causes confusion and outrage.

by: WMUR

Trump administration says Harvard will receive no new grants until it meets demands

Harvard University will receive no new federal grants until it meets a series of demands from President Donald Trump's administration, the Education Department announced Monday.

by: WDRB

Nearly $100K in new funding to help homeless students in Bullitt County get to school

Currently, nearly 450 students in Bullitt County are considered homeless.

by: CNN

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy promises to fix a weakened system | CNN

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy tells CNN's Jake Tapper that his department will roll out a plan to fix the nation's transportation infrastructure.

by: TechCrunch

Rivian earnings: EV maker cuts delivery guidance because of Trump's tariffs and trade wars | TechCrunch

Rivian said in its earnings report Tuesday it will likely deliver fewer vehicles this year than previously forecasted due to President Trump's tariffs and

by: KUTV

Utah Department of Transportation permanately closing Shepard Lane overpass in Farmington

Shepard Lane overpass will be permanently closed as early as Wednesday.The Utah Department of Transportation is demolishing the old bridge to make way for the n

by: WBAY

Wisconsin Department of Transportation gives I-41 project update, traffic impacts and road closures

One year down and six to go, the I-41 expansion project has been full speed ahead over the last 12 months.

by: Newsweek

Newark airspace failure is "frightening": Trump transportation secretary

Sean Duffy says flying is safe, but that the communication breakdown at Newark airport was "not ideal."

by: WJBK

Trump administration offers $1,000 and free transportation to illegal migrants to leave US

"Some people don't want to live in fear and want to be free of this, but other people have ways of hiding or staying out of the public view," said the attorney.

by: MLive

Free transportation offered for Bay City summer concert series

The Downtown Management Board partnered with Bay Metro Transit to provide a shuttle service from both sides of the river to Wenonah Park every Wednesday from June 11 through August 20.

by: KIRO

Seattle's $300M Amtrak expansion to bring modern trains, transportation by 2027

Amtrak ridership is now well above pre-pandemic levels between Portland and British Columbia, and it's only expected to grow as new trains debut in Seattle next year.

by: motorbiscuit

10 Cars That Defined The 1940s Automotive Revolution

Brian Snelson from Hockley, Essex, England/Wikimedia Commons America's rebuilding years didn't just reshape cities. They transformed the roads with

by: AFP

Video of Mark Carney announcing new auto regulations is AI-generated

Canada's government plans to phase out the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035, but a video supposedly showing Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing an imminent prohibition of older cars along with a slew of other transportation rules is not authentic. Watermarks on the clip indicate the audio was created using artificial intelligence and added to footage of a press conference where the Canadian leader did not propose any vehicle laws.

by: ThePrint

SC raps Centre over delay in cashless scheme for accident victims, summons transport secy

New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday rapped the Centre over the delay in formulating a cashless medical treatment scheme for motor accident victims and summoned the secretary of the Ministry of Road Transport for an explanation. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan took objection that despite its […]

by: WJZY

Could a new Air Force One be on the way?

Chief Transportation Correspondent and Pilot MayCay Beeler explains plans to overhaul a formerly used Boeing 747 as an interim Air Force One.

by: TechCrunch

Rivian cuts delivery guidance because of Trump's tariffs and trade wars | TechCrunch

Rivian says it will likely deliver fewer vehicles this year than previously forecasted due to President Trump's tariffs and other regulatory changes,

by: KUTV

Transportation Dept. works to boost air traffic control workforce as United cuts flights

United cut 35 round-trip flights a day from the Newark airport, with the airline's CEO blaming failed air traffic control technology and understaffing.

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: BBC

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

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

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: PBS

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

NJ Transit, MVC and NJDOT each facing big challenges

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: 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: 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: 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

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: 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 […]
  • Mon, May 5, 2025

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 […]
  • Wed, May 7, 2025

by: NewsNation

Transportation secretary must 'come to Congress' for help with safety: Rep. Lori Trahan

Rep. Lori Trahan tells Blake Burman on "The Hill" that Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy needs to present a concrete plan to Congress addressing aviation safety.

by: WXYZ

Rep. Shri Thanedar introduces articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump

U.S. Representative Shri Thanedar announced that he has introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Monday.

by: legit

"Na wetin we suppose dey see be this": 3 transport workers bag master's degrees

Photos of three members of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) are trending as they are now graduates of the Lagos State University.

by: WLWT

Police investigating shooting in Walnut Hills, 1 person transported to the hospital

Cincinnati Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Wednesday morning in Walnut Hills.

by: Newsweek

Alabama's $3.5 billion bridge gets new boost

The crossing is the state's largest road infrastructure investment in history.

by: Jalopnik

If You Were President For A Day, What Transportation-Related Executive Order Would You Sign?

President Donald Trump has signed 143 executive orders since starting his second term in January. Considering he has spent nearly a quarter of his 107 days as president on the golf course, he's putting quite a few signatures on official paper when he's actually in the office,

by: Reuters

Automakers could still face up to $12,000 impact per car from tariffs

A Michigan-based economic consulting group said on Thursday that automakers will still face a $2,000 to $12,000 tariff impact per vehicle despite the White House moving to soften trade levies on imported auto parts.

by: Oregonian

Oregon House Republicans confirm they made $50 million goof when dismissing need for transportation tax hike

The caucus acknowledged the error after The Oregonian/OregonLive pointed out the likely mistake.

by: ThePrint

Delhi transport dept plans 4 exclusive electric bus charging stations

New Delhi, May 7 (PTI) The Delhi transport department has approved setting up big electric bus charging infrastructure at four of its depots in Dwarka to cater for the needs of its expanding fleet of such vehicles in the national capital. The project, which is estimated to cost the exchequer Rs 107 crore, is likely […]

by: CNN

Trump admin moving forward with plans to transport undocumented immigrants to Libya | CNN Politics

The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to transport a group of undocumented immigrants to Libya on a US military plane, an administration official told CNN.

by: ThePrint

Eminent Transit Selects Netradyne Technology to Elevate Safety in Employee Transport Services

VMPL Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 7: Netradyne, a leading provider of AI-powered fleet and driver safety technology, and Eminent Transit, a premier pan-India travel solutions provider specializing in corporate travel, employee transportation, and urban mobility announce a partnership to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in services across India. Show Full Eminent Transit will […]

by: ThePrint

Tredence Partners with Snowflake to Launch AI-Powered Automotive Manufacturing and Supply Chain Solutions

PRNewswire San Jose (California) [US]/ Bengaluru (Karnataka) [US], May 7: Tredence, a global data science and AI solutions company, today announced a collaboration with Snowflake to advance the AI Data Cloud for Manufacturing through tailored automotive solutions. This collaboration combines Tredence's deep industry expertise with Snowflake's scalable data cloud platform to help OEMs, suppliers, dealers, […]

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 […]
The article from Yahoo News discusses the push for increased public transportation usage in the United States, driven by federal and local officials aiming to reduce carbon emissions and traffic congestion. The U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated significant funding to improve public transit systems, with a focus on expanding services and modernizing infrastructure. Cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago are highlighted for their efforts to enhance bus and rail networks, introduce electric buses, and implement fare reduction programs to attract more riders. The article also notes the challenges faced, such as the need for substantial investment and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ridership, but emphasizes the long-term benefits of a robust public transportation system for both the environment and urban mobility.

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