NYC taxi and limo commissioner goes undercover to get his own hack license
David Do recently went undercover to get his own hack license in order to better understand the licensing process from the perspective of the Big Apple's taxi drivers. And he's not done.
David Do recently went undercover to get his own hack license in order to better understand the licensing process from the perspective of the Big Apple's taxi drivers. And he's not done.
Plans for NYC rail link to LaGuardia Airport now abandoned
Gov. Kathy Hochul accepted the recommendations made by a panel of transportation experts who determined it would be more feasible in the near-term to increase bus service and add a shuttle.
Gov. Kathy Hochul accepted the recommendations made by a panel of transportation experts who determined it would be more feasible in the near-term to increase bus service and add a shuttle.
MTA makes case for more funding amid low ridership across subways, buses
Transit officials are projecting a $2.8-billion budget deficit by next year. While they are still looking at increasing fares by 5.5%, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is also proposing a new revenue stream.
Transit officials are projecting a $2.8-billion budget deficit by next year. While they are still looking at increasing fares by 5.5%, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is also proposing a new revenue stream.
New York City to launch 24/7 arrival center for asylum seekers
Nearly 50,000 asylum seekers have arrived in New York since last spring, with more than 30,000 still in the city’s care.
Nearly 50,000 asylum seekers have arrived in New York since last spring, with more than 30,000 still in the city’s care.
CSX train derails in West Virginia after hitting rockslide, injuring 3
No hazardous materials were being transported and there was no danger to the public, CSX said.
No hazardous materials were being transported and there was no danger to the public, CSX said.
Watch: Ceiling panel falls, narrowly misses Massachusetts subway rider inside station
It's estimated the piece weighed approximately 25 pounds.
It's estimated the piece weighed approximately 25 pounds.
New ‘dashboard’ launches, reveals which airlines let families sit together fee-free
According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.
According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.
LIRR updated schedules take effect after overcrowding complaints
LIRR train schedules were adjusted after the first week of full service to the new Grand Central Madison station featured scenes of crowding and chaos on trains and platforms.
LIRR train schedules were adjusted after the first week of full service to the new Grand Central Madison station featured scenes of crowding and chaos on trains and platforms.
Southwest passengers say plane shook 'like crazy' causing some to vomit
The company said bad weather forced pilots to divert and land at a different location.
The company said bad weather forced pilots to divert and land at a different location.
LIRR admits overestimating Grand Central Madison demand, making adjustments
LIRR train schedules are being adjusted after the first week of full service to the new Grand Central Madison station featured scenes of crowding and chaos on trains and platforms.
LIRR train schedules are being adjusted after the first week of full service to the new Grand Central Madison station featured scenes of crowding and chaos on trains and platforms.
Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after train derailment
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
JetBlue pilot lands plane in Boston, averts potential collision
A JetBlue pilot had to take action while landing at Boston’s Logan International Airport when another aircraft crossed an intersecting runway.
A JetBlue pilot had to take action while landing at Boston’s Logan International Airport when another aircraft crossed an intersecting runway.
Swing and a miss: NYC replaces 'Jakie' Robinson road sign
The sign spotted Sunday in Queens featured a picture of Robinson, Major League Baseball's first African American player in the modern era, over the words “Jakie Robinson Parkway.”
The sign spotted Sunday in Queens featured a picture of Robinson, Major League Baseball's first African American player in the modern era, over the words “Jakie Robinson Parkway.”
Long Island Rail Road begins full service at Grand Central Madison
The MTA says that the new service will operate up to 24 trains an hour and will increase weekday LIRR service by 41%.
The MTA says that the new service will operate up to 24 trains an hour and will increase weekday LIRR service by 41%.
LIRR begins Grand Central Madison service. Here's what to expect.
The $11 billion project is the first extension of the Long Island Rail Road in 112 years, allowing riders access to the East Side without having to go through Penn Station on the West Side.
The $11 billion project is the first extension of the Long Island Rail Road in 112 years, allowing riders access to the East Side without having to go through Penn Station on the West Side.
Uber, Lyft drivers prepare to strike at LaGuardia
There will be no Uber or Lyft pickups at LaGuardia Airport from noon to midnight on Sunday, as drivers demand more money from the ride-sharing companies.
There will be no Uber or Lyft pickups at LaGuardia Airport from noon to midnight on Sunday, as drivers demand more money from the ride-sharing companies.
Motorcycle airbag jeans? These pants could reduce risk of lower-body injuries
Motorcycle brand Mo’cycle says the airbag is activated when a rider is separated from the vehicle.
Motorcycle brand Mo’cycle says the airbag is activated when a rider is separated from the vehicle.
Train derailments have declined in recent years, but they’re not uncommon, US data shows
Federal U.S. data shows there were 1,087 train derailments in 2021 — which averages to just under three each day. Most are ordinary and don't cause any major problems.
Federal U.S. data shows there were 1,087 train derailments in 2021 — which averages to just under three each day. Most are ordinary and don't cause any major problems.
TSA says travelers should never put pets through X-ray unit
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says the number one rule when traveling with pets is to never place them in an X-ray unit. "Please carry your pet through the TSA checkpoint metal detector," TSA Spokesperson Lisa Farbstein tweeted Tuesday.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says the number one rule when traveling with pets is to never place them in an X-ray unit. "Please carry your pet through the TSA checkpoint metal detector," TSA Spokesperson Lisa Farbstein tweeted Tuesday.
What is the future of 5th Avenue?
Mayor Eric Adams and business owners are looking to reimagine the iconic corridor as a more pedestrian-friendly space.
Mayor Eric Adams and business owners are looking to reimagine the iconic corridor as a more pedestrian-friendly space.