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Ever wonder why your bus is late or it takes you twice as long to drive to work than it did a month ago? How about why did your vacation airline fares just triple or your train trip get cancelled? Then there are the questions about who is allowed to ride in that brand new bike lane or where did all these scooters come from? Rod Morrison and Nancy Shack look for the answers and bring you the latest in transportation news!
Was it the weather or the vaccine mandate that caused the Southwest Airlines scheduling cluster bleep last week? Also up the TSA finds a record number of weapons at airport checkpoints and Rod Morrison has noticed something about our traffic patterns....
Waiting for the bus is getting longer and longer with fewer and fewer drivers available. Elon Musk's The Boring Company has completed its first public loop project in Nevada and beware of deer this time of year as car vs Bambi accidents are on the rise.
Boston's MBTA has had so many accidents it's ridership is defaulting back to the highways creating massive commuter back-ups. SpaceX launches the first fully civilian tourist crew for a three day orbital excursion, and New York's MTA laid off so many workers during the pandemic there are not enough to restart the system.
To combat the critical shortage of commercial truck drivers the Biden Administration is proposing a pilot program to license teenage interstate truck drivers. On the west coast, an earthquake detection system allegedly alerts commuter trains to shock waves.
While the city of Albuquerque supports the idea of free public transit they are worried that zero fare does not equal zero crime. An in Massachusetts the dearth of school bus drivers has forced the Governor to bring in the National Guard to get kids to school.
Under a new abortion law in the Lone Star state, rideshare drivers can be fined for taking patients to have the procedure. Uber and Lyft say they will cover all fines incurred by drivers under the new regulations. In Japan and Sweden, trial runs of autonomous container ships are beginning, and a Vermont man breaks a record for scamming Tesla out of brand new vehicles.
Subways in the Northeast, including Boston and New York are flooded by the remains of Hurricane Ida as travel bans in the major cities were called. Two of the wealthiest men in the world are competing to help NASA reclaim space. One of them is a very poor loser. And a personal story of rescue after a flash flood turns the morning commute into a life threatening nightmare.
Schools are desperate for bus drivers and are actually resorting to paying parents not to use the service. Southwest Airlines flight crews are exhausted and begging the company for relief, and the Boston "T" may have a new Guinness World Record!
Tens of thousands of Americans and U.S. allies are stuck behind Taliban lines in Afghanistan with a military airlift as their only hope of escape. The CDC has extended it's public transit mask mandate for 4 more months, and Tesla's autopilot system seems to really really like bright lights such as those atop ambulances and cop cars....
Inside the newly passed federal infrastructure bill is a surprise chewy center called a Milage Tax Pilot Program designed to make driving more expensive. A pandemic legacy is infecting our roadways - feral drivers who cant stop speeding. And finally, the CEO of Spirit Airlines is blaming weather and the lack of flight crews for epic airline cancellations and delays. But is that the real reason?
Spirit Airlines cancelled over two thousand flights last week due to bad weather, staffing issues., fuel shortages and system failures. Can they recover? Great Britain is joining Sweden, Germany and California in piloting electric highways that power E-trucks to alleviate the need for massive batteries for long hauls. And finally, Elon Musk says Tesla drivers should hold off on the autonomous driving feature in his Tesla's until the systems are perfected.
Toyota is leading the way in trying to slow our national switch to electric vehicles for two very important reasons. American Airlines says its running out of jet fuel and may have to cut back on flights. And finally, a new poll says seniors are impatient for autonomous vehicles, but is the technology ready to handle them?
The shortage of truck drivers is causing the inflation of food prices, fuel prices and in fact the prices of everything. Experts say transportation of the future will be mobility on demand, and world cruise sellouts have cruise lines thinking that is the way to restore their industry post pandemic.
Rats and other vermin are feasting on high priced Teslas and the company is just shrugging it's shoulders at angry customers. Southwest Airlines is not treating all passengers the same when it comes to buying tickets and MBTA riders have become snake fascinated with an abandon Dunkin ice coffee that has been sitting in a station for months
A nationwide bus driver shortage is hitting critical mass affecting disabled passengers oft times leaving them stranded. One American Airlines flight was cancelled after a group of Massachusetts teenagers staged a revolt refusing to follow TSA guidelines requiring masks on board planes, and the Bay Area Rapid Transit discovers goats can be their best friends during wildfire season.
With air rage incidents sky rocketing, the TSA is restarting self-defense for flight crews. A slew of start ups are making electric air taxis a reality, and the Governors Highway Safety Association has a new report that finds minorities are more apt to be the victims of traffic deaths.
American Airlines did not bring back enough furloughed pilots to meet post pandemic needs and had to cancel dozens of flights on Fathers Day, public transportation is doing it's bit for the Covid vaccination effort and Boston's MBTA is contemplating driver-less Blue Line trains.
Amtrak has some big expansion plans which might be hindered by freight service. Yellowstone is test driving autonomous buses in the park, and Boston's Blue Line is looking at a possibly soggy future.
Transit Agencies are mulling over free rides as they struggle with finding a way to make their services more equitable. Congress finally gets a report on what pilots have known for years - there are unidentified flying objects in our skies, and a revolutionary new scooter evaporates into thin air leaving the question of whether it ever really existed in the first place.
Airlines are damaging vital wheelchairs at an alarming rate despite legislation giving them a high duty of care. The Massachusetts Steamship Authority becomes the latest victim in a rash of transit oriented ransomware attacks, and China moves forward on the idea of connecting Beijing with the United States by high speed rail.
A school bus driver cracks under pressure and slaps a child over a face mask. More and more mid-air confrontations and out and out cabin brawls are turning air travel into the not-so-friendly skies. And last but not least, one new airplane company is building a cutting edge eco friendly super sonic jet that can take you anywhere in less than 4 hours and at a bargain price to boot.
Ridership is back up on New York's buses, subways and commuter rails but will people go back to pre=pandemic usage? A move is afoot to make so called slow roads, those created during the lockdown to be more pedestrian friendly than car centric may become permanent features in urban areas. Finally, airlines consider making passengers weigh in before a flight in order to be more fuel efficient.
1970's like gas lines appeared this week as drivers in the southeast U.S. found themselves with empty tanks after cyber hackers attacked one of the country's major fuel pipelines. The CDC has all sorts of new guidelines in particular for ocean liners which has cruise ship companies vowing to give U.S. ports a wide berth, and autonomous vehicle owners can't seem to be persuaded to stay out of the back seat despite numerous deaths.
A shortage in computer chips is causing a dearth of rental cars which in turn is boosting a boom for ride share and used car sellers. President Biden helps to celebrate Amtrak's 50th birthday, and the TSA says no way to the CDC's partial lifting of mask rules.
The U.S. is falling behind in autonomous car legislation unlike Great Britain where self driving cars have been held in abeyance until the laws catch up. The Boeing 737 Max was back up in the air after a 2 year crash investigation only to get grounded again for an electrical hiccup, and Chicagoans say they prefer telecommuting even if their mass transit is top notch.
Two men die in Texas after going for a ride in a new autopilot equipped Tesla. Neither man was driving. In Hawaii they are desperately trying to finish a 20 mile railway which is years overdue and 3 billion dollars over b budget. And Finally, Alaska tries to follow New York's example of dumping subway cars in the ocean but can't seem to get their mass transit to sink....
Both Congress and the Massachusetts legislature are considering zero fare mass transit bills to jump start public transportation as we come out of the pandemic. France is about to ban short airplane flights to save the environment, and suicides by train are on the decline.
Two airlines made the mistake this week of trying to make political stands, first annoying social media then annoying local state governments. Meanwhile, the President's Infrastructure Bill proposes to give Amtrak 80 million dollars which has rail fans holding their breath and United Airline has decided to create it's own flying school to combat the looming pilot shortage.
The Cruise Industry is getting back into the swing of things everywhere but in the United States, March has an unusually high number of train crashes around the world, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation wants to know how they are doing and what you think they ca do better,
The new Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg says road expansion is not the wave of the future and the car is no longer king of the roads. Any airline pandemic vouchers have already reached their sell by date, much to the consternation of customers still hesitant to fly, and we reveal how those in flight movies get chosen.
The Massachusetts BayTransit Authority is receiving $1 Billion in Covid relief funding from the federal government but instead of saving jobs and maintaining routes they plan to shore up budget gaps and pension shortfalls. Airlines looking to dig out from pandemic induced debt discover their loyalty programs may be worth more than the planes, employees and terminal rights combined. And finally, Missouri is one step away from allowing licensed gun owners to carry weapons on public transit.
The new Covid Relief package gives enough Monet to transit agencies to stave off service cuts and layoffs. Meanwhile Greyhound Bus takes a stand against transporting illegal immigrants who don't have a negative Covid test, and if you have a spare 600 thousand dollars Southwest Airlines has an engine-less jet you might like.
Air rage is becoming more prevalent as the pandemic stretches on. Meanwhile, the Biden Administration is trying to figure out what to do about the nation's deplorable infrastructure and the TSA has published its top ten list of things they have found in their searches.
First up is a tale of two states and how they have drastically different approaches to public transit. Next up plane parts rain down on Colorado and the Netherlands resulting in only minor injuries but a suspension of aircraft with Pratt Whitney hollow fan blade engines. And finally, a tour bus company decides to turn it's fleet into mobile vaccination clinics.
The MTA is finding itself fighting crime and homelessness these days. In Fort Worth Texas an ice storm and insufficient road preparation was responsible for a 133 car pile up leaving 6 dead and dozens injured, And lastly how about a high speed rail ride between New York and Boston?
The new Secretary of Transportation has apropos to require Covid-19 tests before you are allowed toffy. The airlines are not really thrilled by the prospect. THE super Bowl ads have been rated and we will tell you which ones made the grade and which were a waste of money. Then United Airlines is investing in electric air taxis to make sure you get to the airport on time.
The Biden Administration is requiring masks on public transit but it is still unclear how and who will enforce it. The President also wants tp transfer the entire fleet of federal vehicles to electric power and after years of planning Apple is getting ready to debut it's own car.
President Biden has signed an executive order mandating masks on all public transportation including airplanes, trains, buses and the like. Transit agencies are contemplating electric buses...still. And last of all, French doctors are recommending silence in the subway and say talking can spread Covid-19,
President Biden says we need green transportation alternatives and his favorite is the electric car. The Covid pandemic has eliminated the work commute for million and it turns out they miss it honking and all. And batting clean up are the thousands of millipedes migrating in the mountains of Japan which are so numerous that they halt trains on their tracks.
The loss of both civility and club lounges at airports exposed two politicians to heckling and rude behavior. Yellow Cabs are on the endangered species list having taken perhaps fatal blows from Uber, Lyft, and the Coronavirus. Also up, American and JetBlue Airlines have become fast friends and partners in an attempt to survive the pandemic but will congress try to break them up?
President-elect Biden has made his pick for Secretary of Transportation - but was it a good choice? Also up, airlines ban all emotional support animals except canines, and one rental scooter company is giving free rides to Seattle's essential workers.
New federal funds for 2021 may make a difference for both airlines and transit agencies. Also on tap, the Senate Commerce Committee has released it's final report on the FAA's handling of the Boeing 737 Max fiasco.
The new Covid-19 relief package was not enough for intercity bus companies. Cruise lines say the vaccine came just in time to save them, and Delta Airlines has a nice news, bad news Christmas holiday
Even though New York City & Chicago's subway systems say their ridership is down, crime is up. If you are traveling for the holidays the CDC has a word of advice: don't. And finally, if you take a New York subway train in the near future you may here some iconic city dwellers making the PA announcements such as Robert Deniro and Joe Pesci.
2020 saw a massive jump in railroad trespassers drawn in by the lure of train track photography. Transit agencies are getting pushback over service cuts necessary now that federal funding has dried up. Also in the line up, what separates a pilot's brain from the rest of us.
A proposed Covid vaccine passport has the airlines excited and Libertarians shaking in their shoes. Virgin Hyperloop does their first test run with human passengers and Taiwan Airlines has a flight to no where geared for singles looking for love in the air.
Most airlines had a good holiday except Delta who didn't figure on needing pilots. Elon Musk is meeting his goals but not everyone is happy about the way he is doing it. Also on tap, a new travel advisory in Canada says don't let moose lick your car....
The Transportation Climate Iniative once touted as a necessary step toward a more greenhouse neutral environment has been put on the back burner as unfriendly to the Covid damaged economy in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. The New York subways are now struggling with a new problem. They have become home to the burgeoning homeless population in the Big Apple. And finally, James Bond's favorite car, the Aston Martin, tries to get back into public graces with a new SUV.
Threatened transit agency service cuts are becoming a reality as Congress fails to shore up failing services with emergency funds. Also on tap, hover cars were a dream of the future 60 years ago. They may finally be hitting the roadways. Also, have you ever lost your ear buds while waiting for a train? There's an app for that.....
California's Proposition 22 which allows ride share app based business to treat users as independent workers instead of employees sailed through the balloting votes. Overall public transit came out a winner on Election Day while Lincoln Continental ends it's luxury car champion reign as the last one prepares to roll off the assembly line.
The big bus companies say its only a matter of time before you will no longer be a blessing to leave the driving to them if congress does not step in. Also up, this year Thanksgiving travel is expected to be a real turkey and American Airlines is giving customers a chance to check out the 737 Max before they put it back into service.
A Michigan voter fraud law banning the hiring of people and vehicles to get voters to the polls on Election Day is upheld on appeal. In Massachusetts, the MBTA struggles with cuts much to the dismay of local officials and if you are Covid free and want to fly the airlines say there is an app for that....
The CDC drafted a national regulation requiring masks on all public transit until the White House Task Force on Covid killed it saying the states were the proper authority to make those rules. Meanwhile U.S. transit agencies are being told Covid is not the only enemy, they must also defend against cyber attacks. And finally, one airline has decided to begin a new service - but can anyone afford it?
Southwest Airlines has boasted of no furloughed employees since the pandemic started but that tune may change now that federal airline subsidies are over. Also on tap, a bus strike simmers over the suspension of a driver over assaulting a passenger who won't wear a mask and a Tesla customer makes a very expensive butt dial on their app.
Will public transportation be able to stay afloat without federal intervention? Also on tap, California Gov. Gavin Newsome signs an executive order banning the sale of any gasoline powered automobiles after the year 2035 and the tradition of the political whistle stop tour continues as we barrel toward the presidential election.
The Airline subsidies that have kept them alive and workers employed ends on October 1st. Will Congress come to the rescue again? Also on tap. the back-up driver for an autonomous Uber is indicted for negligent homicide after failing to stop the robocar from running over a pedestrian and transit workers in New York are caught building a private man cave under Grand Central Station.
FEMA says it is tired of helping subways and schools keep clean during the Covid pandemic. Also on tap, the space race is more than just sending a man to Mars...It's also about hauling freight and building low orbit vacation destinations and an airline defrauder gets 80 years hard labor.
Amtrak announces it is putting two thousand employees on furlough and critics say there has to be a better way. Driverless cars for the masses are getting closer and closer and if you have a few hundred thousand dollars to spare, we know where you can get a used cruise ship...cheap.
NJ Transit has some explaining to do after a napping passenger was left on a train and woke up in the repair shop. Also up, LA Metro is trying to figure out if they can go careless and there are a number of Lighthouse up for grabs if you can take care of them to the Coast Guard's satisfaction.
California is at war with Uber and Lyft over the classification of their drivers as independent contractors as opposed to employees. Also on tap, Philadelphia Transit is facing sever service cuts and if you love airline food, a company in Israel is offering take-out.
Congress is mulling over another Covid bail out for airlines in order to push off layoffs. Meanwhile the heat of summer is buckling roadways throughout the country and New York City Mayor Bill DiBlasio tells his constituents don't buy a car.....
The streets of New York city are ready for mopeds, but with a rash of accidents are mopeds ready for the Big Apple? Also on tap, Uber is struggling to find its way during the pandemic and the perils of hot air balloons.
Airlines are now getting very, very serious about passenger masks, Cadillac introduces the Lyric- designed to give Tesla a run for it's money , and China now lets you take a flight to nowhere, basically circling in the air over and over again.
We tell you how travel agencies are surviving during the pandemic, look at virus control and the buses in San Francisco, and show you an app for all of your other ride share apps.
School bus plans are taking shape for fall but will they be safe enough? Also on tap, a new bill going through congress is calling for free public transportation, and the bridges connecting Cape Cod to the rest of Massachusetts now belong to the Commonwealth.
The Feds have money earmarked for transportation but the question remains how much will they get?. Also on tap, micro transit is helping to fill in the gap left by pandemic ridership loss, and a new survey shows support for a federal gas tax.
Amtrak says its cutting service because of the pandemic, but is Covid-19 just an excuse? Also coming up, can intercity bus companies recover from their virus passenger loss and Qatar Airways introduces the passenger face shield,
The 737 May has been out of service for over a year after software issues caused multiple crashes killing many. Now Boeing says it might be ready to fly again...maybe. Also in the line up, Seafarers stuck at sea and you better have a mask if you want to ride the Sacramento transit system.
Can you spare a dime for New York City's MTA - they could really use it. Also on tap, E scooters are coming back to s street corner near you and social distancing just got harder on airplanes after airlines discover they can't make any money if they get rid of middle seats!
No passengers equals no flights which equals pilot lay-offs. Next time a waiter takes your order it may b e the captain from your last commercial airline flight. Also up, some airlines are getting rid of alcohol service in flight, and have you ever been able to reach a Delta Airlines customer service representative? If you have, your the only one who has....
The rental car industry is taking a swan dive while the airlines are struggling to stay in the air, mass transit is doing it's best to locate the Holy Grail of workable social distancing for passengers and drivers, and you will nor believe what one airline says you have to do before using the lavatory in flight....
Spacex and NASA make history with the first commercial manned reusable rocket, the CDC says cars are better than mass transit, and an airline CEO flies a competitor and makes a friend.
Mass transit is the key to reopening the economy but there are still a lot of kinks to be ironed out to follow social distancing guidelines. Also up this week, airlines appear to be booking flights that will never take off and United Airlines is turning their resources to make passenger masks a new way.
What is going to happen now that the Department of Transportation Inspector General has been fired? Also on tap, how Covid-19 is changing the car culture and boosting bicycles as well as the return of high speed rail as a possible economic boon.
Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk threatens California when they try to stop him from re-opening the only car manufacturer left in the Golden State. Also up, United Airlines has not taken the social distancing guidelines to heart which is frightening passengers, and staff on cruise ships marooned at sea because of the pandemic are trying to find a way back home.
This week's episode: masks are the new look on planes and in airports, what other changes are being wrought by Covid-19 in public transit, and a big giant yard that used to house Boeing Super Max planes is for sale - cheap.
Even though there are fewer passengers on airliners these days, the TSA is finding it's job more difficult and dangerous than ever. Also on tap, U.S. car manufacturers are struggling to find a way to re-open safely while local governments try to reconcile the advantages of fewer cars on the streets with the resulting loss of revenue.
The New York subway system says they are not to blame for the high rate of Coronavirus infection in NYC. If that is true, why are so many of it's employees sick? Also on tap, truckers face the odds and keep our country's life blood moving while speeders take advantage of less congested roadways with some tragic results.
One transportation industry sector is booming while all others are dealing with Coronavirus shrinkage: Space Travel! Also on deck, what airlines are carrying now that the passenger trade is in lockdown and what to do if you need an airline refund.
President Trump hints that an airline bail out might be on the way as U.S. carriers fight to stay in the skies while Covid-19 eviscerates the airline industry. Also on tap, essential mass transit drivers are getting sick on the pandemic front lines, and cruise ships with full compliments of passengers are stuck at sea indefinitely as ports refuse to let them dock because of the global contagion.
Regional Airlines are being decimated by the Coronavirus pandemic as travel is at a standstill, vehicles of the future may be solitary confinement taking social distancing rules into account and even walkers are finding their path prohibited by new Covid-19 runes and regulations.
Corona virus has eviscerated the nation's top transportation industries and the ripple effect will destroy the country's economy without not just one, but several bail-outs. Also on tap public transit is struggling in these days of contagion with emergency workers being crowded onto fewer trains and trying to keep up with the disinfection schedules and E-scooter rentals have disappeared after the virus scares away their clients.
President Trump has issued a travel ban between the U.S. and Asia, and the U.S. and Europe with some exceptions. We tell you what this means if you are trying to get home in either direction. We also fill you in on the effects the virus is having on urban mass transit if you still have to go to work....
Airlines are losing billions of dollars because of new travel restrictions and booking losses due to coronavirus fears. The cruise industry is also hard hit as cruise ships become giant petrie dishes for the virus, and we look at how mass transit tries to stay ahead of the virus curve with antiseptics and cleaning every few hours.
Bus driver attacks are on the rise in New York, Minneapolis and a few other major metropolitan areas putting transit worker danger on par these days with police and firefighters. Also in the line up, free public transit as a ridership draw, and will Boston soon have parking fines based upon income?
A High Speed Rail project hits the plains of Texas while California struggles with the same idea. Also on tap, Reclinegate on an American Airlines flight has re-invigorated the debate on whether coach seats on commercial airlines should be able to recline , and there is a new ride share company popping up on the streets of New York City.
The growing Coronavirus epidemic is playing havoc with both the airline industry and international shipping, the Boston transit system embarks on a Year long improvement program, and the MBTA looks for Valentine's Day love on Twitter and gets insulted instead.
If you are considering a new career think about bus or train driver as critical shortages in both areas are compounding urban traffic congestion crisis. Also on tap this week, scofflaw bicyclists are making the roadways unsafe while the nation's mayors say crumbling infrastructure has become one of their top issues.
Public ridership is starting an upward climb, in New York the MTA is launching a fight against hare and the Coronavirus throws a scare into US airline passengers and causes a quarantine on a cruise ship.
Airlines are the in place to be this week. They are revisiting service animals allowed in passenger flight cabins, checking out how to load passengers on planes more efficiently while the TSA says its finding more guns.
The newest virtue signaling blame game - flight shaming - is designed to make you feel bad about using fuel to fly to see Grandma. Also on tap, e-scooter companies appear to be in trouble and the quest for discount airfares - for those of you not suffering from flight shame!
Iran finally fesses up to shooting down a Ukranian Airliner on take off while conducting a military strike against Iraq bases housing U.S. military personnel. Bombardier transit cars are becoming the Boeing of the train world and air attendants are up in arms after new uniforms spread skin ailments.
NJ transit contemplates improvements, the nation's airlines are sitting pretty after reporting billions in profits while Navajo reservation roadways desperately need a repair assist....
Boeing can't shake the curse of the 737 Max, Los Angles tries to right its transit woes and is child labor at work building new subway cars for U.S. systems?
The number of drunk commercial airline pilots is on the rise causing calls for change to regulations regarding alcohol bans, drivers battle with safety systems and a pact to eliminate transportation emissions.
Congress is putting pressure on commercial airlines to carry Narcan as the Opioid crisis hits the skies and passengers drop from overdoses. In New York the city's MTA budget is the source of consternation and we ask the question why did the turtle cross the road?
Kansas City wants to boost mass transit so much they are going to make it free! Uber comes out with a damning report on safety for both riders and drivers and New Hampshire, the live free or die state, says it would rather keep its road signage than fall in line with federal guidelines even to the point of giving up big bucks!
Uber is banned in Boston for driver account sharing fraud, the NTSB takes on bike vs car accidents and autonomous vehicles and Massachusetts signs into law a bill making it illegal to hold your phone while driving!
Need travel tips for Thanksgiving? We have them along with winterizing mass transit and new highway exits in the Bay State!
Hyperloops, once a sci fi fantasy are now fast becoming a reality. Speaking of reality, have you been on a cruise lately? We have the latest dirt if you are thinking of one. And finally a Light Rail name change in the offing....
Ever want to ride a self-driving Scooter? How about a flying car? They maybe coming faster than you think! Also bad news for Uber when one of their autonomous cars crashes......
Airlines have figured out the key to success is Over Head Bin Access, there is change in the air at the Chicago Transit Authoritiy, and do you have your federally mandated Real ID yet?
The Secretary of Transportation has some explaining to do about favoritism for her husband's constituents, the Army Corps of Engineers is looking to replace the Cape Cod bridges and electric airplanes may be coming to an airport near you!
Hero U.S. Airways Airline Captain Chesley Sullenberger calls the Boeing 737Max “a textbook failure of airmanship”, a new report says living within a half mile of mass transit is good for your bottom line, and Air Canada jettisons the greeting "Ladies and Gentlemen" in favor of "everbody."
Mass Transit Authorities have failed to come through for disabled and senior customers, you might notice more than usual flight cancellations for the rest of the yer and Airlines turn around and do something very customer friendly.
Women are paying more for transportation than men, American Airlines has lost its long time South America holds, and would getting your car washed while you take the bus induce you to take mass transit?
The Saga of High Speed Rail continues, commuting times are getting longer and longer so employers are now getting involved to try and keep their work force and California police find out no one topped off the battery of their Tesla cruiser during a police chase.
Electric car advocates are going to try and persuade you to give up your gas guzzler this week while train and bus stations are dealing with the booming homeless population and bus owners are finding a new way to help the situation.
American Airlines has had a horrible, nasty terrible summer. Meanwhile major cities like New York, Boston and Washington D.C. may have to wait for new subway cars ordered from a Chinese company because Congress is afraid they might be used in a cyber attack. Also, have you ever run a red light?
Ever hear of congestion pricing? You will if you drive to work. Also when was the last time you found yourself stuck at a railroad crossing with a train that never seemed to end? Finally if you are picking your airline seats for an upcoming flight, stay away from the window seat......
A new cost saving personnel policy on trains may be putting passengers at risk, ride sharing price surges are coming into question and bowling with trams in Europe are all on the agenda in this episode.
Public transportation is evolving at lightning speed and no where else faster than First Mile/Last Mile modes of travel. Driverless shuttle buses for daily commuters have sprung up in a number of U.S. cities, e-scooter pilot programs are exploding and would you believe pogo sticks?
Boeing is still reeling from the news that it sent misinformation about the dreaded 737 which has crashed twice in five months killing a total of 346 people. A number of American carriers have slowed their flight schedules through the fall to avoid using the aircraft. California is pondering the benefits of High Speed Rail and Boston, Massachusetts is trying to explain multiple derailments and runaway trains.
Rod Morrison is a retired radio and television veteran who decided to showcase one of his great loves in life - trains , planes, and automobiles - in a podcast. He entered this venture with the other great love of his life, his wife Nancy Shack. In fact the two were married on the Cape Cod Scenic Train. Nancy is a writer, editor and producer for WBZ News Radio in Boston.