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finance10 days ago
Transportation Department Seeks Industry Input on Nuclear-Powered Cargo Ships
The Maritime Administration issued a request for information on May 7 to explore small modular reactors for commercial shipping. The agency is working with other federal offices on regulatory and infrastructure requirements.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics19 days ago
Former Transportation Secretary Supports Trump-Backed Rail Safety Bill
A former U.S. transportation secretary expressed support for legislation aimed at improving rail safety standards. The bill has backing from President Trump and seeks to address derailment risks.
Reasonpolitics21 days ago
House Committee Releases Infrastructure Bill With Highway Trust Fund Changes
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released the BUILD America 250 Act this week. The 1,000-page bill includes an electric vehicle registration fee and directs studies on Amtrak food service and yellow paint procurement.
Fox Newspolitics22 days ago
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Compares Predecessor Pete Buttigieg to Sloth in Video on Reforms
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy posted a video on X comparing former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to a sloth while highlighting changes in air traffic control and trucker licensing. The post referenced spending and policy differences between the current administrat…
BBC Newsworld24 days ago
UK Bans Third-Party Booking of Driving Tests as Average Wait Hits 22 Weeks
Robert Kamugisha from Croydon spent £726 on three resold test slots after his instructor encouraged their use, paying a total of £1,176 including car hire before passing on his third attempt in December. The government introduced legislation this week making it illegal for anyone…
marketwatch.compolitics27 days ago
Eight Trucking Associations Endorse SAFE Act To Target Chameleon Carriers
Eight trucking associations sent a letter to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee endorsing the SAFE Act. The bill seeks to use automation and technology to identify chameleon carriers that repeatedly shut down and reopen under new names to evade penalties. The a…
finance27 days ago
Uber Executives Criticize Waymo Approach to Autonomous Vehicles
Uber has highlighted limitations of fully autonomous ride-hailing services operated by companies such as Waymo. The company advocates for a hybrid model combining human drivers and automated vehicles. Uber and Waymo partnered in 2023 to offer robotaxi rides through the Uber app i…
focustaiwan.twfinance28 days ago
EU Officials Plan Rules Requiring Railways to Sell Rivals' Tickets
Officials plan to require railway companies to sell competitors' tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms. The measures, set for release Wednesday, aim to simplify cross-border train journeys across the bloc. The changes could allow travelers to book entire…
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finance38 days ago
Spirit Airlines Files Second Bankruptcy and Halts Operations After Failed Recovery Negotiations
Spirit Airlines announced it is winding down global operations effective immediately, marking its second bankruptcy in 12 months. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy attributed the collapse to pre-existing issues rather than the Iran war. Rival airlines introduced discounts and h…
Semaforpolitics40 days ago
GOP Lawmakers Express Doubts on U.S. Stake in Spirit Airlines
Nearly a dozen GOP lawmakers expressed opposition or doubts about the Trump administration's consideration of buying a stake in Spirit Airlines. Critics include Senate leaders who called the idea a bad one for government involvement in airlines. The proposal comes amid Spirit's b…
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US Transportation Secretary Praises Gamer Recruitment for Air Traffic Controllers
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy described a new program recruiting video gamers as air traffic controllers as wildly successful, noting thousands of applications. The initiative aims to address a shortage in the field. Duffy also expressed concerns over airport delays caus…