Inept LAX management increases Uber fares
California’s Affordability Crisis and LAX’s New Charges California is grappling with a significant affordability crisis, and the situation is particularly dire in Los Angeles. The airport board responsible for LAX has decided to impose new fees on Uber and Lyft rides to and from the airport. This seems like a questionable choice given the current […]
LI commuters affected on multiple fronts as MTA increases fares and tolls
Commuters on Long Island faced significant delays on Sunday as new MTA fare increases went into effect. These hikes impacted everything from the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Nassau County buses, municipal subways, and EZ Pass tolls. Specifically, LIRR ticket prices increased between 4.5% and 8%, and regular Nassau Intercounty Express Bus fares now […]
Subway fares in NYC rise to $3 per ride, and riders are displeased
It’s more than just a fare hike. The MTA implemented its latest fare increases on Sunday, leaving some riders frustrated by even a 10-cent rise in their costs. Now, every subway ride will set commuters back $3, up from $2.90 in the previous year. “I know this will add up,” said Mayan Crampton, 23, who […]
Uber causes turmoil at the US Open with $200 fares and extended wait times
US Open Ride Share Chaos Picture this: a chaotic scene playing out like a huge jam, with Uber slashing prices while also causing confusion and long waits for riders in Manhattan. As the ride service struggles, cancellations seem to be happening left and right, leaving passengers in a tough spot. Even with the new ride-share […]
Hochul attributes the MTA’s poor service breakdowns to insufficient investments, while the struggling transit agency considers raising fares to $3.
Governor Blames Subway Meltdown on Long-Term Underinvestment Governor Kathy Hochul expressed frustration on Friday regarding the subway system’s recent service failures, attributing them to years of inadequate funding for infrastructure improvements. This week’s turmoil, especially during morning commutes, prompted her remarks. Standing with Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chief Jano Lieber, Hochul noted the recurring challenges […]
Cap on-the-day British intercity rail fares, campaigners urge | Rail fares
The transport activist has surveyed the government to reduce the walk -up railway fare after almost half of the British travelers avoid traveling by train for expenses. The campaign (CBT) for better transport (CBT) stated that 44 % of the survey respondents said that the trains were too expensive and exceeded the percentage of driving. […]
FACT CHECK: Has The UK Government Announced Free Bus Fares For Immigrants?
image shared on facebook The British government claims to have announced free bus fares for immigrants. Verdict: False There is no evidence to support that claim. Both “Logically Facts'' and UK-based outlet “Full Fact'' debunked this claim. Fact check: Mr Starmer reportedly said he had “no plans” to join social media platform BlueSky. BBC News. […]
Trump tops Harris in poll of battleground Arizona — but veep fares better than Biden with key groups
Donald Trump still leads Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for Arizona's 11 electoral votes, but the new Democratic candidate has been reversing the former president's fortunes in key voting bloc since replacing Joe Biden in the lead. That's the finding from a new survey of 1,003 registered voters. Noble Predictive Insightsshows the former […]
Kamala Harris fares better against Donald Trump in NY than Biden: poll
Vice President Kamala Harris has a higher approval rating among New York voters than former President Donald Trump in the race for the White House, according to a new poll released Tuesday. A Siena College poll showed Harris leading Trump in New York state, 53% to 39%, a 14-point margin. It will be the first […]
Ryanair profits plunge by nearly half amid lower summer fares | Ryanair
Ryanair said its profits almost halved between April and June and warned that fares this summer will be “significantly lower” than last year. Europe’s largest airline announced a spring quarter profit of 360 million euros (303 million pounds), down 46% from the same period last year, despite passenger numbers rising 10% to 55.5 million. The […]