While copper may not be considered a precious metal, that by no means declares it as a useless metal. So much of modern society relies on the element whether it’s anything electronics, engines or even your own body needing it to make red blood cells. The simple fact is that we need it. But need […]
NEW YORK — The start date for the $15 toll most drivers will be charged to enter Manhattan’s central business district will be June 30, transit officials said Friday. Under the so-called congestion pricing plan, the $15 fee will apply to most drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street during daytime hours. Tolls will […]
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s auto safety agency is investigating whether last year’s recall of Tesla‘s Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted on its website Friday that Tesla has reported 20 more crashes involving Autopilot and […]
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s auto safety agency is investigating whether last year’s recall of Tesla‘s Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted on its website Friday that it has concerns about the December recall of more […]
Monday’s total solar eclipse is causing excitement, prompting warnings for drivers to avoid driving from 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. CDT if they cannot maintain focus on the road. “Whether it’s texting behind the wheel or typing an address into your GPS, distractions can have devastating consequences,” said Sgt. Bridget Matt, public information officer for […]
A joint crackdown by New York City and state police on ghost cars with untraceable license plates netted 73 vehicles and eight arrests this week. Ghost cars have forged or altered license plates and can’t be picked up by traffic cameras or toll readers. “Toll-dodging drivers cost the MTA an estimated $50 million every year. […]
Yesterday, some drivers for ride-share companies Uber and Lyft in the United States went on strike, hoping to disrupt travel plans on Valentine’s Day to draw attention to their demands. A number of delivery drivers for Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and others in both the U.S. and the U.K. similarly logged off and refused to log […]
Thousands of ride-hailing and delivery workers in the U.S. and the U.K. went on strike on Valentine’s Day, calling for higher pay and other changes to their working conditions. In the U.S., Uber and Lyft drivers planned daylong strikes in Chicago; Philadelphia; Pittsburgh; Miami; Orlando and Tampa, Florida; Hartford, Connecticut; Newark, New Jersey; Austin, Texas; […]
Gig drivers from across the country are expected to walk off the job Wednesday to demand better pay. According to Justice for App Workers, which represents thousands of gig workers in the U.S., DoorDash, Uber and Lyft drivers from across the country will participate in an organized strike on Valentine’s Day. “We’re sick of working […]
Ah, well. Sadly today, I have yet another entry for the “Whoda Thunk It” progressive policy file. Another brilliant progressive idea and another spectacular flop. I know it’s an inordinately difficult thing for a progressive to swallow, but the truth is that not all occupations were meant to be “living wage” gigs, no matter how […]
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