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finance24 days ago
NYC Bus Riders Prefer Faster Service Over Free Fares
Commuters on the M15 route said reliable schedules matter more than eliminating the $3 fare. Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan would remove fares on more than 300 routes at an estimated cost of $700 million.
bostonglobe.comworld25 days agoUpdated
Long Island Rail Road Shuts Down as Unions Strike
North America’s busiest commuter rail system ceased operations early Saturday after five unions walked out at 12:01 a.m., halting service for roughly 250,000 weekday riders. Negotiations with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority broke down over salaries, health care premiums…
pbs.orgworld26 days ago
Long Island Rail Road Unions and MTA Remain Split Over Wage Increase
Rail workers at the Long Island Rail Road could go on strike after labor unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority failed to reach agreement on a wage increase. The dispute has already led to disrupted service on the Long Island Rail Road and New Jersey Transit lines t…
api.foxsports.compolitics29 days ago
New Jersey Lowers World Cup Train Fare to $105 After Initial $150 Plan
New Jersey announced plans to charge $150 round-trip for NJ TRANSIT service from Midtown Manhattan to MetLife Stadium for the 2026 World Cup. The fare was reduced to $105 with corporate donor support. The state cited a $48 million cost to NJ TRANSIT while FIFA is projected to gen…
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European Commission Recommends Work from Home and Public Transport Amid Energy Concerns
The European Commission has advised residents to work from home and use public transportation to reduce fossil fuel consumption. This recommendation comes amid reports of an energy crisis in Europe. New data from the IEA highlights related developments, according to @KobeissiLett…
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lamag.comworld60 days ago
Suspect Sought After Stabbing on Los Angeles Metro Bus Near Downtown
A woman was stabbed on an LA Metro bus in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday morning, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The suspect fled the scene and remains at large. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment.
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Northern Ireland Consortium Receives Grant for Self-Driving Bus Development Study
A consortium including Wrightbus in Ballymena and Queen's University Belfast has secured government funding for a feasibility study on self-driving buses. The grant, up to £250,000, is part of a UK scheme supporting autonomous vehicle projects. The study will adopt a phased appro…