Buses and trains in California going to unvisited places
California’s Transportation Dilemma Gavin Newsom’s much-maligned high-speed rail project isn’t the only instance of a “train to nowhere” in California. The state seems to house numerous underused “ghost” trains and buses as part of its public transportation network. Despite this, California is actively seeking more federal funding for public transit. Congress is working on a […]
Mamdani underfunds MTA in initial budget while advocating for free buses
Budget watchdog groups are raising concerns that Mayor Mamdani’s administration has significantly underestimated the financial obligations owed to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in his initial budget. This comes as he attempts to deliver on his campaign promise to provide free city bus rides. The New York City Comptroller’s Office indicates that in fiscal year […]
Buses without waste, please
It sounds almost like a joke, but the Los Angeles Department of Transportation is actually asking riders to refrain from pooping on city buses. This “don’t do it” stance feels inadequate. Mayor Karen Bass, the City Council, and LADOT’s General Manager, Laura Rubio-Cornejo, must be scratching their heads. Furthermore, instead of just asking people to […]
LADOT’s campaign on buses encourages reporting suspicious activity
Just when devoted users of Los Angeles public transit thought they had seen it all. The buses are already viewed as unreliable, unsafe, and overcrowded, especially with drug users. Now, it turns out they have significant cleanliness problems, too. Things have gotten alarming enough that the city’s transportation department felt compelled to launch a video […]
Vermont’s Electric Buses Struggle in Winter Cold and Pose Fire Hazard
Challenges for Green Mountain Transit in Vermont’s Winter Green Mountain Transit in Vermont is facing major challenges with its electric bus operations this winter. The situation is worsened by a battery recall, which not only prevents charging indoors due to fire risks but also restricts charging at temperatures below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reports indicate that […]
Vermont taxpayers spent $8 million on electric buses that are not suitable for cold weather.
Another Lesson Learned in Vermont’s Winter Here we go again. A valuable lesson emerges about the clash of political ambition and engineering realities, this time in Burlington, Vermont, during winter. While electric buses may function well in milder climates, the expectation that they can fully replace diesel buses in northern states during long, cold winters […]
Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposal for free and rapid buses encounters a funding shortfall
NYC Mayor’s Proposal for Free Buses Faces Challenges Mayor Zoran Mamdani of New York City has promised to introduce “fast and free buses,” presenting it as a solution to both high transportation costs and a longstanding issue with a bus system that many argue has been overlooked for years. However, this ambitious plan may run […]
Buses in San Francisco are quickly traveling around the Bay
Someone definitely should have checked these ads more carefully before giving them the green light. This week, a bunch of public buses in San Francisco have been cruising around with large pink objects attached to their fronts, sparking complaints. However, the city maintains that those upset might be overreacting. The elongated image resembles a body […]
Buses displaying ‘Melania’ movie ads were relocated by Metro because of vandalism.
Los Angeles Metro Removes Bus Ads for Melania Trump’s Documentary Los Angeles Metro has decided to take down a bus featuring an advertisement for First Lady Melania Trump’s new documentary, due to concerns about vandalism. Transport officials stated that the buses displaying the documentary were being redirected to avoid potential acts of vandalism, as reported […]
Lee Zeldin puts a stop to $2.3B for Biden’s green school buses, jeopardizing Hochul’s electric vehicle mandate
EPA Halts Electric School Bus Spending Amid Concerns WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Secretary Lee Zeldin is suspending the remaining $2.3 billion budget for the Biden administration’s electric school bus initiative. This decision follows complaints about breakdowns in cold weather and delays in production, particularly related to a mandate from New York Governor […]