Tag: Transportation

The U.S. average price of regular gasoline was $2.24 a gallon as of Aug. 29, which is the lowest pump prices have been the week before Labor Day since 2004. (iStock Photo)

Energy and Environment

Cheap gasoline this Labor Day

John Siciliano · September 2, 2016 4:57 pm

Bridj is a dynamically routed, app-based bus system that may grow to serve a key public policy niche. (Screen shot)

Finally a bus service that’s actually happy to help you

Alexander Armlovich · September 2, 2016 4:01 am

First U.S. commercial flight lands in Cuba in more than 50 years

First U.S. commercial flight lands in Cuba in more than 50 years

Kelly Cohen · August 31, 2016 6:55 pm

Republican Sens. David Vitter (above) and Bill Cassidy, along with Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley, asked DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson give them more information about the identity of the bus driver, who law enforcement said was a Honduran man illegally present in the U.S., and who didn't have a driver's license. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

GOP senators demand intel on illegal alien driver who killed two

Anna Giaritelli · August 31, 2016 12:40 am

The new $2.45 billion question at Amtrak

The new $2.45 billion question at Amtrak

Susan Crabtree · August 30, 2016 4:01 am

D.C.’s Metro launches free Wi-Fi program at six stations

Kelly Cohen · August 29, 2016 8:38 pm

Uber, But For Disingenuous Arguments

Ethan Epstein · August 29, 2016 2:32 pm

The U.S. government will cut a mammoth $2.45 billion check to Amtrak. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Biden announces $2.45B Amtrak loan at Biden station

Susan Crabtree · August 26, 2016 7:59 pm

Two former federal prosecutors were also hired as special investigators to support the internal review. (AP Photo/Ben Nuckols)

Police open investigation into recent Virginia metro derailment

Kelly Cohen · August 18, 2016 7:50 pm

The company sold "defeat devices" that let motorcycles go faster and emit more pollutants than allowed. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Energy and Environment

EPA dings Harley-Davidson with $12M fine

John Siciliano · August 18, 2016 5:47 pm

The EPA is building in the incentives while admitting there is no market, nor demand, for electric trucks, the agency said in the final truck rule. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Obama gives electric trucks a big bump in new climate rules

John Siciliano · August 18, 2016 5:18 pm

Costs vary based on the type of truck and its size, but the price for a big rig could be as much as $15,100. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Energy and Environment

Can’t meet EPA’s pricey truck rules? Just pay the fine

John Siciliano · August 18, 2016 4:01 am