UPS tests battery-powered delivery cycles in NYC
UPS has unveiled a battery-powered four-wheeled cycle to more efficiently haul cargo in some of the world's most congested streets and to reduce its carbon footprint. The slimmed-down vehicles look familiar enough with the company's gold-colored logo and accompanying stripe on a dark brown background.
UPS has unveiled a battery-powered four-wheeled cycle to more efficiently haul cargo in some of the world's most congested streets and to reduce its carbon footprint. The slimmed-down vehicles look familiar enough with the company's gold-colored logo and accompanying stripe on a dark brown background.
Urine sensors to be tested in Boston transit elevators
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is launching a pilot program this summer with urine detection sensors placed in four downtown elevators. The MBTA said public urination is not only unsanitary but can also damage elevators.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is launching a pilot program this summer with urine detection sensors placed in four downtown elevators. The MBTA said public urination is not only unsanitary but can also damage elevators.
Grandma’s teeth, pet ashes: Uber releases 2022 lost and found index
It’s the sixth annual detailing of some of the most interesting and unusual items passengers mistakenly left behind.
It’s the sixth annual detailing of some of the most interesting and unusual items passengers mistakenly left behind.
George Washington Bridge going cashless beginning July 10
The busy George Washington Bridge connecting New Jersey and New York City is moving to cashless tolls, and in the process removing a reminder of a notorious piece of history.
The busy George Washington Bridge connecting New Jersey and New York City is moving to cashless tolls, and in the process removing a reminder of a notorious piece of history.
Pilot injured after helicopter crashes at NJ airport
Authorities say that a Bell Model 407 helicopter crashed to the ground near the north side of Essex County Airport in Fairfield.
Authorities say that a Bell Model 407 helicopter crashed to the ground near the north side of Essex County Airport in Fairfield.
Debate over Westchester County Airport's future underway
The plan to re-imagine the Westchester County Airport was put on hold during the pandemic, but officials are now pushing ahead with plans to improve the facility.
The plan to re-imagine the Westchester County Airport was put on hold during the pandemic, but officials are now pushing ahead with plans to improve the facility.
Project bringing LIRR to Manhattan's East Side nears completion
A shorter commute for LIRR riders is anticipated by the end of the year. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday that the Grand Central Madison terminal and the East Side Access project were nearing completion.
A shorter commute for LIRR riders is anticipated by the end of the year. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday that the Grand Central Madison terminal and the East Side Access project were nearing completion.
DOJ asks court to reverse rule lifting requirement for COVID masks on public transportation
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
Group of teens trespassing on railroad narrowly dodge oncoming train
Officials say a group of teenagers can be seen trying to outrun the train and nearly getting run over.
Officials say a group of teenagers can be seen trying to outrun the train and nearly getting run over.
Unruly Southwest passenger sentenced to prison for punching flight attendant
A woman from Sacramento has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $30,000 for punching a Southwest Airlines flight attendant a year ago.
A woman from Sacramento has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $30,000 for punching a Southwest Airlines flight attendant a year ago.
More Memorial Day travel expected, despite high gas prices
Airlines are gearing up for a busy summer season as people are ready to take to the skies again after being cooped up for two years during the pandemic.
Airlines are gearing up for a busy summer season as people are ready to take to the skies again after being cooped up for two years during the pandemic.
NY state police cracking down on drunk driving for Memorial Day weekend
State Police will be stepping up patrols to combat drunk and reckless driving from the evening on May 27 through the morning of May 31.
State Police will be stepping up patrols to combat drunk and reckless driving from the evening on May 27 through the morning of May 31.
NYC subway, LIRR, Metro-North announce new ridership records
Ridership on the New York City Subway topped 3.6 million on May 18, the most since the pandemic began.
Ridership on the New York City Subway topped 3.6 million on May 18, the most since the pandemic began.
New technology could slow scooter riders' roll when they ride on sidewalks
Lime, Scoot and Spin are now unveiling their new technology aimed at keeping the scooters off the sidewalks. The systems allow the scooters to buzz along in the green lane, but slow to 5 miles per hour if they cross onto the sidewalk.
Lime, Scoot and Spin are now unveiling their new technology aimed at keeping the scooters off the sidewalks. The systems allow the scooters to buzz along in the green lane, but slow to 5 miles per hour if they cross onto the sidewalk.
NYC traffic violence is 'public health crisis,' official says
The commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation wants more speed cameras put in school zones and more red-light cameras at dangerous intersections. But the city can't do this without permission from Albany.
The commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation wants more speed cameras put in school zones and more red-light cameras at dangerous intersections. But the city can't do this without permission from Albany.
3 Americans at Bahamas Sandals resort found dead in unknown 'health emergency'
The local police said they were investigating the "sudden death" of the three Americans, and it remains unclear how the individuals died.
The local police said they were investigating the "sudden death" of the three Americans, and it remains unclear how the individuals died.
CDC: Keep wearing a mask on planes, trains, mass transit
The CDC is doubling down on its recommendation that Americans keep wearing well-fitting masks when inside airports and stations, and on planes, trains, buses, and other mass transit.
The CDC is doubling down on its recommendation that Americans keep wearing well-fitting masks when inside airports and stations, and on planes, trains, buses, and other mass transit.
NYPD plans crack down on ATVs, dirt bikes
The NYPD is planning to crack down on ATVs and illegal dirt bikes as riders roar through the city's streets and sidewalks.
The NYPD is planning to crack down on ATVs and illegal dirt bikes as riders roar through the city's streets and sidewalks.
Mayor Adams announces $900M traffic safety investment
The investment will advance the goals laid out in the NYC Streets Plan to rapidly build out critical street safety and public transportation infrastructure.
The investment will advance the goals laid out in the NYC Streets Plan to rapidly build out critical street safety and public transportation infrastructure.
Man punched by Mike Tyson for alleged harassment has long rap sheet, state records show
Melvin Townsend III has been convicted of fraud, grand theft, burglary, possession of controlled substances and trafficking in stolen property. The 36-year-old was also incarcerated for 20 months in 2009 and again in 2019 for 15 months.
Melvin Townsend III has been convicted of fraud, grand theft, burglary, possession of controlled substances and trafficking in stolen property. The 36-year-old was also incarcerated for 20 months in 2009 and again in 2019 for 15 months.