New study shows safest way to ride in car to prevent spread of COVID-19
If you're behind the wheel or taking a rideshare, such as Uber or Lyft, it might be hard to keep a safe distance between yourself and other passengers.
'It's working!' Video shows wildlife crossing bridge built for them to get across highway safely
The bridge, built in 2018, is located over I-80 near Salt Lake City.
British Airways, American Airlines unveil voluntary COVID-19 testing plan
British Airways says it will start testing passengers flying from the U.S. to London's Heathrow Airport for COVID-19 in an effort to persuade the British government it should scrap rules requiring most international travelers to quarantine for 14 days.
ADOT getting snowplows ready for winter weather in Arizona
The Arizona Department of Transportation is getting its snowplows ready for winter driving in Northern Arizona. More information at azdot.gov.
City of Phoenix considering financial relief for businesses impacted by light rail extension
Phoenix City Council members are set to vote on a plan that could give up to $5,000 to businesses impacted by light rail construction along Central Avenue south of Downtown Phoenix.
State Patrol reports 493 crashes, 614 spinouts as fall snowstorm hits Minnesota
Road conditions are deteriorating across Minnesota as an early season snowstorm hits the state.
Passenger on flight to Chicago accused of wearing 'lewd' top forced to cover up with captain's T-shirt
A passenger flying with Southwest Airlines to Chicago has claimed that employees with the carrier made her cover up her outfit — after deeming her cleavage to be “lewd, obscene and offensive.”
Uber, Lyft look to kill California law on app-based drivers
The battle between the powerhouses of the so-called gig economy and labor unions including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters could become the most expensive ballot measure in state history. Voters are weighing whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to drivers.
Arizona MVD details new license plate system after mishap
After exchanging a decades-old computer system, Arizona's MVD is still working out some bugs.
Hyundai, Kia recall over 500,000 vehicles due to leaks that can cause engine fires
Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 591,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a brake fluid leak that could cause engine fires. The recalls cover more than 440,000 Kia Optima midsize sedans from 2013 through 2015 and Kia Sorento SUVs from 2014 and 2015.
Austin first city to allow parking payment through Google Maps
Austin Transportation says that it is continuing to improve the ease of access to curb space for residents and visitors to quickly access services and business, making the City of Austin the first city in which drivers have the option to pay for parking directly within Google Maps.
Uber to require passengers to provide face covering selfies before boarding
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Special rideshare service provides ill, COVID-19 patients with much needed transportation
Some during the pandemic may have trouble finding transportation while ill needing to see a doctor and/or get medication.
Manufacturing defect leads Boeing to ground several 787 planes
Boeing has found manufacturing defects on some of its 787 long-range airliners in areas where parts of the fuselage are joined together, the latest setback for the aircraft maker whose 737 Max is still grounded after two deadly crashes.
Uber, Lyft drivers to resume working as independent contractors
An appeals court has allowed ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to continue treating their drivers as independent contractors while an appeal works its way through the court.
Uber, Lyft threatening to pull out of California by week's end
Uber and Lyft are threatening to pull out of California by the end of the week if they are forced to classify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors.
COVID-19 pandemic is shifting how consumers use gig companies, according to poll
A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.
Plans for first self-driving corridor announced in Michigan from Detroit to Ann Arbor
Michigan officials are holding a news conference Thursday, August 13 at 1 p.m. to announce a major mobility-related project in southeast Michigan.
Regulators approve repair of Tempe Town Lake bridge damaged by train derailment
An Arizona regulatory panel has approved a new plan to rebuild a railroad bridge over Tempe Town Lake that partially collapsed in a train derailment.
Power restored, mass transit resumes after outage in Manhattan, Queens
Dozens of blocks in Manhattan were cast into darkness after a power outage early Friday morning. The lights went out at about 5:15 a.m. on the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Harlem.