Mamdani Confesses He Doesn’t Know How to Finance Free Buses
New York City’s incoming mayor, Zoran Mamdani, recently acknowledged he has no clear strategy for sourcing the $700 million needed for his proposed “free bus” initiative. This scenario highlights not just Mamdani’s lack of a plan, but also the media’s failure to ask pressing questions until after his election. Reporters noted that Mamdani isn’t looking […]
NHTSA looks into Waymo for its vehicles driving past halted school buses in Austin
Waymo Faces Investigation Over School Bus Incidents U.S. safety officials have initiated an investigation into Waymo after reports emerged that its self-driving cars were seen passing a stopped school bus in Austin, Texas. A letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to the company outlined concerns as of December 3. The Austin Independent […]
Hochul questions NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani’s plan for free buses.
Governor Hochul Questions Free Bus Initiative New York Governor Kathy Hochul appears to be expressing doubts about the free bus plan proposed by New York City Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani. During a recent conference in Puerto Rico, she mentioned the significant funding involved, stating, “We’re spending so much money that we can’t plan right now to […]
Tests Show Chinese Company Can Control Electric Buses in Norway
Concerns About China’s Electric Buses Raised in Oslo A recent safety test by Oslo’s public transport authority has brought to light serious issues regarding electric buses from China. Known as Rooter, the operator conducted secret tests several months ago to assess potential cybersecurity threats in electric buses, focusing on those made by a European manufacturer […]
City discovers its electric buses are managed from China
Security Flaws Uncovered in Electric Buses A city faced a troubling revelation when it tested its electric buses for security vulnerabilities. While many urban areas are embracing renewable energy and electric public transport, it seems that the understanding of how public property is managed may not align with this vision. “So, theoretically, buses could be […]
Waymo robotaxis investigated for not stopping for school buses
NHTSA Launches Investigation into Waymo Self-Driving Cars The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Monday that it is investigating around 2,000 Waymo self-driving vehicles following reports suggesting these robotaxis might have violated traffic safety rules concerning stopped school buses. This investigation marks yet another federal analysis of autonomous driving systems as authorities focus […]
Many NYC buses receive poor ratings for reliability and speed, according to a report.
New Report Critiques NYC Bus Reliability A recent report reveals that the majority of New York City buses receive poor ratings for reliability and speed, with more than a million daily riders affected. According to the findings, around 56% of bus routes in the city operate at speeds significantly below optimal, resulting in delays more […]
Bill De Blasio Unable to Identify Any City Where Free Buses Are Successful Despite Claiming They Are Effective
Debate Over Free Buses in NYC Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio found himself at a loss when asked about effective cities with free bus services. During an appearance on MSNBC with Joe Scarborough, he suggested they were “proof” of effectiveness but couldn’t provide specific examples. De Blasio, endorsing current Democratic mayoral candidate […]
School Districts Replace Difficult-to-Fix Electric Buses with Diesel Buses
Concerns Grow Over Electric School Buses School districts across the United States are moving away from electric buses produced by Canadian manufacturers that have faced bankruptcy issues. Quebec’s Lion Electric is seeing a return to diesel buses. Notably, the Biden administration had allocated $159 million for the production of 435 buses from 2022 to 2024. […]
Optimal seating in restaurants, planes, and buses to avoid hearing loss
Hearing loss is a widespread issue affecting around 15% of adults in the U.S.—that’s roughly 40 million people. The severity can vary quite a bit, and the causes are numerous. One major type is presbycusis, which is age-related hearing loss. This gradual decline is often due to natural changes in the body, including neural pathways […]