Exclusive: Boebert calls out Biden-Harris admin for ‘carelessly permitting’ transportation of migrants
Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert on Wednesday criticized Biden-Harris administration policies that “carelessly” allow government agencies to facilitate transportation of illegal immigrants in a letter obtained exclusively by Blaze News. did. in letterBoebert wrote to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, TSA Administrator David Pekoske, and ICE Director Patrick Rechleitner expressing concern for the safety of Americans […]
Lyft launches voter transportation initiative
Ride-hailing service Lyft announced it will offer discounts on rideshares, bikeshares and scooters on Election Day in an effort aimed at increasing transportation access for voters, according to a press release. “At Lyft, we believe that transportation access should never be a barrier to citizens seeking to vote. Our voting access programs reflect our commitment […]
IL Concealed Carry Ban on Public Transportation Violates 2A
A U.S. District Court judge ruled Friday that an Illinois ban on carrying concealed guns for self-defense on public transportation violates the Second Amendment. Judge Ian D. Johnston Schoenthal vs Raul. The plaintiffs in the suit — Benjamin Schoenthal, Mark Wroblewski, Joseph Bethel and Douglas Winston — all argued that the ban violates the Second […]
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger clears regulatory hurdle, will now be reviewed by Department of Transportation
A flight attendant attempts to clean up a flooded bathroom that let water into the cabin on an Alaska Airlines flight from Hawaii to Alaska (Photo by Dustin Parker/Facebook) Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are one step closer to merging, according to statements released Monday. In a statement on its website, Alaska Airlines said the […]
Canadian man William Hui used public transportation to travel from his home in British Columbia to Tijuana, Mexico in nine days
A Canadian man was intrigued by public transportation and decided to travel from his home to Mexico, but with one condition: he wouldn’t take any Greyhound buses or Amtrak trains on his trip. William Hoy, 40, left his hometown of British Columbia on June 24 and set off on a journey to the Pacific coast. […]
Department of Transportation proposes banning airlines from charging family seating fees
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it is proposing to ban U.S. and foreign airlines from charging families with young children to sit next to each other on a plane if adjacent seats are available at the time of booking. The Biden administration has said it plans to write regulations banning the fees […]
Seattle voters to decide fate of $1.55B transportation levy that would cost median homeowners $546 a year
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has approved a $1.55 billion transportation tax, setting up voters to make a final decision this November on the largest tax proposal in city history. If the tax is approved, it will generate funds. The funds will go towards other transportation needs, such as building sidewalks, resurfacing […]
Air travel is getting worse, passengers tell US Transportation Department
Judging by the number of consumer complaints filed with the U.S. government, air travel got even more disastrous last year. The Department of Transportation said Friday that it received nearly 97,000 complaints in 2023, up from about 86,000 the previous year. The department said it received so many complaints that it took until July to […]
Federal transportation board says rail sensors failed ahead of East Palestine crash
Sensors installed on railroad tracks that run through the town of East Palestine, Ohio, failed to detect overheated rail bearings that led to the derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials in 2023, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said during a hearing Tuesday morning. At the meeting, the NTSB cited deficiencies in many of […]
Is this 656-foot AirYacht the luxury transportation of the future?
An innovative concept by Swiss company AirYacht, AirYacht redefines luxury travel by offering an unparalleled aerial experience. Initially conceived as a combination detachable superyacht and airship, the design evolved into a single non-detachable airship with a spacious lounge area. Luxury Airship (Air Yacht) Luxury floating lodge The redesigned Air Yacht features 8,600 square feet of […]