Transportation

Cruise Passengers Injured After Wind Tilts Ship

"Suddenly everything around me was starting to move"

By Katie Reilly April 29, 2021

Closing a Vital Tunnel Between New York and New Jersey Would Devastate Home Values, Study Finds

President Trump has declined to provide federal funding for a second tunnel

By Elise Young / Bloomberg February 26, 2019

‘Duck Boats Are Death Traps’

This isn't the first deadly duck boat incident

By Katie Reilly April 29, 2021

Amtrak Crash Kills Two in South Carolina

Two Amtrak employees were killed in the crash

By Alana Abramson April 29, 2021

President Trump Says Amtrak Derailment Shows Need to Pass Infrastructure Plan

"Our soon to be submitted infrastructure plan must be approved quickly"

By Alana Abramson April 29, 2021

What We Know About the New York Bomb Attack Suspect

He has been identified as 27-year-old Akayed Ullah

By Katie Reilly April 29, 2021

The Unlikely Solution to Clearing Road Congestion

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute December 1, 2017

Japanese Train Line Apologizes for ‘Inconvenience’ After Departing 20 Seconds Early

"We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience"

By Jamie Ducharme April 29, 2021

Aviation Officers Involved in United Passenger Removal Fired

Footage of the April incident sparked a publicity catastrophe for United

By Kevin Lui April 29, 2021

How Dangerous Is Turbulence?

How to avoid getting hurt

By Rachel Lewis April 29, 2021

Lyft Is Now Experimenting With 'Taco Mode'

Dueling partnerships have been a means of competing in the ride app wars

By Katy Steinmetz April 29, 2021

We Need More Science and Philosophy Books for Kids

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute July 24, 2017

U.S. Lifts Laptop Ban on All Airlines

The airlines have to comply with new security standards

By Abigail Abrams April 29, 2021

6 Surprising Facts About the Erie Canal on Its 200th Birthday

It has been 200 years since construction of the Erie Canal began on July 4, 1817, in Rome, N.Y.

By Olivia B. Waxman December 21, 2017

Flight Attendants Say Angry Passengers Are Creating a Big Safety Problem on Planes

Some say airline staffers are more hesitant to enforce rules, which could threaten safety

By Alex Fitzpatrick April 29, 2021

This City Just Banned ‘Manspreading’

Madrid's public transportation worked with other groups to enact the rule

By Lisa Marie Segarra June 10, 2017

Delayed Subway Riders Band Together to Give Grad a Ceremony

He put in the hard work and earned his degree — but for recent grad Jerich Marco Alcantara, attending his formal graduation ceremony was just not to be. On the way to New York City's...

By Raisa Bruner May 31, 2017

1 Dead, 22 Injured in Times Square Crash

The driver was taken into custody at the scene

By Jennifer Calfas April 29, 2021

Man Saves the Day by Delivering Pizza to 'Hangry' Passengers on Stalled Train

But Amtrak wasn't pleased

By Mahita Gajanan May 16, 2017

Video Shows Fistfight Breaking Out on Southwest Airlines Flight

One man was arrested as a result of the incident

By Lisa Marie Segarra April 29, 2021

Chaos at Florida Airport As Spirit Airlines Flight Cancellations Lead to Multiple Arrests

The cancellations were the result of a dispute between Spirit and the pilots association

By Jennifer Calfas April 29, 2021

Why the Hindenburg Disaster Is Still Worth Remembering

As the 80th anniversary of the crash nears, the airship crash is still a powerful moment

By Guillaume de Syon March 7, 2019

Now You Know: Why Are Taxi Cabs Yellow?

In New York City the color is mandated by law

By Merrill Fabry March 7, 2019

Man Kicked Off Delta Flight for Using Restroom

Authorities kicked a man off his Delta flight to Milwaukee after he used the bathroom while the plane was stalled on the tarmac in Atlanta, CBS 58 reports. Passenger Kima Hamilton tried to use the...

By Julia Zorthian April 29, 2021

American Airlines Suspends Employee After Altercation

The flight attendant allegedly "violently took" the stroller, hitting the mother and just missing the baby

By Jennifer Calfas April 29, 2021

UPS Trucks Don’t Turn Left and Neither Should You

It has saved UPS millions of dollars

By Cailey Rizzo / Travel + Leisure April 29, 2021

Japan’s Sales Pitch to U.S. Travelers: ‘Our Airline Crews Won’t Beat You’

Japan's Deputy Prime Minister made the comments a week after United Airlines forcibly removed a passenger

By Jennifer Calfas April 20, 2017

Atlanta Interstate Reopens Ahead of Schedule After Road Buckles

Crews were able to open the roads just ahead of rush hour

By Jennifer Calfas April 29, 2021

Atlanta Interstate Shuts Down After Road Buckles

Lanes on I-20 West in DeKalb County were closed indefinitely after part of the road buckled, officials said

By Mahita Gajanan April 29, 2021

United Airlines Reportedly Kicks Engaged Couple Off Flight to Wedding

The airline said the couple tried to sit in upgraded seats

By Mahita Gajanan April 29, 2021

United Airlines Is Changing Its Crew Booking Policy After Passenger Dragged Off Plane

The airline said it would make sure crews are booked into seats at least 60 minutes before departure

By Reuters April 29, 2021

China: Tension Over North Korea Must Be Stopped Before It Becomes 'Irreversible'

China said tension over North Korea had to be stopped from reaching an "irreversible and unmanageable stage" as a U.S. aircraft carrier group steamed towards the region amid fears the North may conduct a sixth nuclear weapons test.

By Dominique Patton and Sue-Lin Wong / Reuters April 29, 2021

United Airlines Passenger David Dao Never Wants to Fly on a Plane Again, His Attorney Says

“He has no interest in ever seeing an airplane"

By Melissa Chan April 29, 2021

Watch Live: Family of David Dao, Doctor Dragged Off United Airlines Flight, Holds News Conference

A lawyer for the doctor has asked all evidence to be preserved from the incident

April 29, 2021

New Video Shows United Airlines Passenger Moments Before Forced Removal: 'I Am Not Going!'

"I am a physician, and have to get to work tomorrow at 8:00"

By Alana Abramson April 29, 2021

2 More Officers on Leave After United Incident

Both were involved in removing Dr. David Dao from the United flight

By Alana Abramson April 29, 2021

United to Reimburse Passengers

They'll pay them each back the cost of their ticket

By Katie Reilly April 29, 2021

United CEO: 'This Will Never Happen Again on a United Airlines Flight’

"That is not who our family at United is, and he saw us at a bad moment. And this will never happen again on a United Airlines flight—that's my premise and that's my promise."

By Madeline Farber April 12, 2017

Here Are All the Airlines That Have Trolled United — So Far

Emirates Airlines wrote, "Fly the friendly skies... this time for real"

By Madeline Farber April 29, 2021

Passenger Removed From United Airlines Flight Appreciates Support, Family Says

The attorney for the family of Dr. David Dao says they will not speak to the media and are requesting privacy.

By Alana Abramson April 29, 2021

It's perfectly legal

The United Airlines flight that a passenger was forcibly removed from after refusing to vacate his seat was not overbooked, as the airline originally stated, but those on board were still asked to step aside...

By Alana Abramson April 29, 2021

United Says the Flight a Man Was Forcibly Removed From Wasn’t Actually Overbooked

Four passengers were asked to vacate the plane for "must-ride passengers"

April 29, 2021

‘Shame on You’: Outrage After Man Forcibly Removed From United Flight

Social media users are not happy with the airline

By Jennifer Calfas April 29, 2021

Video Shows Man Forcibly Removed From United Flight

United Airlines used security to drag a man off an overbooked flight after he refused to give up his seat

By Jennifer Calfas April 29, 2021

Here’s Why the U.S. Is Banning Larger Electronics on Some Overseas Flights

The logic behind the ban on devices larger than cell phones

By Katie Reilly April 29, 2021

Transportation

Amtrak's Boss Has a Plan to Make You Love Trains Again

Why Andy Byford Believes Public Transit Will Survive the Pandemic

Uber's Future May Depend On Convincing the World Drivers Aren’t Part of its 'Core Business'

U.S. Customs Processing System is Down at Major Airports

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