MTA holds cheery ceremony to unveil congestion pricing signs — hours before drivers are set to feel the pain
The MTA held a cheerful celebration to unveil new “de-congestion zone” signs in Manhattan, hours before drivers felt the pain of controversial toll roads in the Big Apple. . The agency's CEO, Janno Lieber, personally unveiled a sign at one of the entrances to the zone in Lower Manhattan showing the new $9 toll. A […]
NYC to Begin Imposing Punitive Levy on Drivers Entering Big Apple
After years of bureaucratic and legal arm wrestling, Democratic-run New York City will implement a much-debated plan to charge motorists entry into central Manhattan starting Sunday. The goal of what's known as “congestion pricing” is to reduce traffic congestion and pollution and increase revenue for public transit agencies. It begins just after midnight on January […]
California Will Ticket Drivers Who Park Near Crosswalks
California officials will ticket drivers who park within 20 feet of a crosswalk, thanks to a law signed into law in 2023 by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) that adds to the state's broader traffic restrictions and potential fines. I'm trying to cut it. law, AB413says: The bill would stop a vehicle within 20 feet of […]
Illegal aliens in Michigan likely won’t get driver’s licenses as Democratic ‘trifecta’ nears end
The chances of an undocumented person residing in Michigan getting a driver's license are slim to none now that the Legislature is nearing its end, and the Democratic Party's “three-way” control of the state House, Senate, and governor's office is slimming. Domination is coming to an end. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Michigan […]
Giants in driver’s seat for No. 1 draft pick after Raiders’ win
The Giants got an early Christmas present this year with a win over the Raiders. The Raiders defeated the Jaguars 19-14, helping the Giants retain the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft as both teams battled for the No. 1 pick. The Giants clinched the spot after a 34-7 loss to the Falcons […]
Massachusetts Has Worst Drivers in America
A recent LendingTree investigation revealed some bad news for those behind the wheel in Massachusetts. The condition is Found America has some of the worst drivers, the site reported on December 2: From November 5, 2023 to November 4, 2024, Massachusetts drivers had 61.1 incidents (accidents, drunk driving, speeding, and traffic stops) per 1,000 drivers. […]
SUV driver’s joyride on New York railroad tracks ends in fiery wreck: police
A New York City man is believed to have been drunk in an SUV driving along railroad tracks, causing the vehicle to burst into flames, police said. According to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department, Basilio Hidalgo, 40, drove an SUV onto the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train at about 4:52 p.m. Sunday, causing […]
Abbi Pulling clinches F1 Academy Drivers’ Championship at Qatar Grand Prix
An old school idea in motorsport is that second place is the first loser. However, this was not the case for Abi Pring at the Qatar Grand Prix, his first race at the F1 Academy. Pule finished second behind Dorian Ping, but that was all he needed to win the F1 Academy Drivers' Championship. Pring […]
US Dollar declines on quiet Monday, markets await drivers – FXStreet
The US dollar index weakened towards 107.00. Profit-taking after November's sharp rally put pressure on the US dollar. Expectations of lower U.S. corporate tax rates and a wave of deregulation should increase foreign portfolios and FDI inflows to the United States. The US Dollar Index (DXY) retreated from a two-year high on Friday, softening towards […]
Max Verstappen clinches fourth straight F1 Drivers’ Championship in Las Vegas
Max Verstappen was under even more pressure than before the season, but under the bright lights of Sin City on Saturday night, Verstappen clinched his fourth consecutive F1 drivers' championship. Verstappen enters this week with multiple paths to his fourth consecutive title, while Lando Norris faces a narrow path to keeping his championship hopes alive. […]