Uber, Lyft drivers to resume working as independent contractors
An appeals court has allowed ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to continue treating their drivers as independent contractors while an appeal works its way through the court.
An appeals court has allowed ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to continue treating their drivers as independent contractors while an appeal works its way through the court.
Uber, Lyft threatening to pull out of California by week's end
Uber and Lyft are threatening to pull out of California by the end of the week if they are forced to classify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors.
Uber and Lyft are threatening to pull out of California by the end of the week if they are forced to classify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors.
COVID-19 pandemic is shifting how consumers use gig companies, according to poll
A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.
A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.
Plans for first self-driving corridor announced in Michigan from Detroit to Ann Arbor
Michigan officials are holding a news conference Thursday, August 13 at 1 p.m. to announce a major mobility-related project in southeast Michigan.
Michigan officials are holding a news conference Thursday, August 13 at 1 p.m. to announce a major mobility-related project in southeast Michigan.
Regulators approve repair of Tempe Town Lake bridge damaged by train derailment
An Arizona regulatory panel has approved a new plan to rebuild a railroad bridge over Tempe Town Lake that partially collapsed in a train derailment.
An Arizona regulatory panel has approved a new plan to rebuild a railroad bridge over Tempe Town Lake that partially collapsed in a train derailment.
Power restored, mass transit resumes after outage in Manhattan, Queens
Dozens of blocks in Manhattan were cast into darkness after a power outage early Friday morning. The lights went out at about 5:15 a.m. on the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Harlem.
Dozens of blocks in Manhattan were cast into darkness after a power outage early Friday morning. The lights went out at about 5:15 a.m. on the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Harlem.
Major airlines call for COVID-19 testing to restore US-Europe travel
The CEOs of United, American Airlines, IAG and Lufthansa Group are calling for a joint COVID-19 testing program from the U.S. and the European Union.
The CEOs of United, American Airlines, IAG and Lufthansa Group are calling for a joint COVID-19 testing program from the U.S. and the European Union.
U.S. summer travel declines amid COVID-19
The United States is seeing steep declines in summer travel this year due to COVID-19.
The United States is seeing steep declines in summer travel this year due to COVID-19.
South Phoenix light rail extension construction underway along Central Avenue
On July 16, construction crews were seen working on the light rail extension in South Phoenix.
On July 16, construction crews were seen working on the light rail extension in South Phoenix.
Spiking cost of gasoline pushes June consumer prices up 0.6%
Over the past 12 months, consumer prices have increased a modest 0.8% while core inflation is up just 1.2%.
Over the past 12 months, consumer prices have increased a modest 0.8% while core inflation is up just 1.2%.
Average gas price rises over last 2 weeks
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline increased by 2 cents over the past two weeks, to $2.24 per gallon.
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline increased by 2 cents over the past two weeks, to $2.24 per gallon.
Buy now, fly later? What travel experts say about today’s low prices for future flights
With coronavirus cases surging in some states and more international borders closed than open, the friendly skies aren’t so friendly. But there is a silver lining.
With coronavirus cases surging in some states and more international borders closed than open, the friendly skies aren’t so friendly. But there is a silver lining.
Valley Metro handing out free face masks
Valley Metro is giving away free face masks at the light rail stop at 44th Street and Washington to help keep people safe during the pandemic.
Valley Metro is giving away free face masks at the light rail stop at 44th Street and Washington to help keep people safe during the pandemic.
Arizona MVD reports delays due to absences during pandemic
The Arizona Motor Vehicle Division is experiencing delays after more employees have called out sick or have had to quarantine due to COVID-19.
The Arizona Motor Vehicle Division is experiencing delays after more employees have called out sick or have had to quarantine due to COVID-19.
Valley Metro now providing face coverings at 4 Phoenix transit stations
Since Maricopa County now mandates face masks and coverings, starting today, Valley Metro will hand out face coverings for riders at four locations across the Phoenix area -- those transit stations include Sunnyslope, Central Station in Downtown Phoenix, Ed Pastor, and Metrocenter Mall transit stations.
Since Maricopa County now mandates face masks and coverings, starting today, Valley Metro will hand out face coverings for riders at four locations across the Phoenix area -- those transit stations include Sunnyslope, Central Station in Downtown Phoenix, Ed Pastor, and Metrocenter Mall transit stations.
Valley Metro to require all riders to wear face masks beginning July 1
The new mandate applies to buses, light rails, paratransit, Dial-a-Ride, and vanpools. Masks must also be worn at Valley Metro stops, stations, and transit centers.
The new mandate applies to buses, light rails, paratransit, Dial-a-Ride, and vanpools. Masks must also be worn at Valley Metro stops, stations, and transit centers.
Trump: $100 million committed to light rail project in the Valley
President Donald Trump says the Federal Government will pitch in on a light rail project in the Valley.
President Donald Trump says the Federal Government will pitch in on a light rail project in the Valley.
Rental car companies plan to sell of much of their fleet to recover costs during pandemic
Later this summer, there may be more used cars for sale than ever before due to a lack of travel during the coronavirus pandemic.
Later this summer, there may be more used cars for sale than ever before due to a lack of travel during the coronavirus pandemic.
TSA outlines new travel safety guidelines ahead of Memorial Day weekend
The Transportation Safety Administration is introducing new safety guidelines ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
The Transportation Safety Administration is introducing new safety guidelines ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
More people are flying as states reopen, how does it compare to last year's numbers?
According to data from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), more people are beginning to travel the skies again since the coronavirus first broke out in America.
According to data from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), more people are beginning to travel the skies again since the coronavirus first broke out in America.