Transportation

Summer is ‘high season’ for flight delays. Here’s what travelers need to know

The summer travel season is in full swing, often bringing more flight delays and cancellations. But travelers may be out…

Norfolk Southern agrees to $310 million federal settlement over Ohio train derailment

Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $310 million to settle charges over a toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio,…

Tesla’s Chinese rival Nio launches a new brand and car that undercuts the Model Y by $4,000

SHANGHAI — Chinese electric car company Nio revealed Wednesday that the first car for its new, lower-priced brand, Onvo, will…

Biden issues new rules for airlines to require automatic cash refunds, prohibit surprise fees

The Biden administration on Wednesday unveiled two new rules that will directly affect millions of Americans who fly commercially every…

Biden administration partners with states to protect airline customers

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday announced a partnership with state attorneys general to fast-track investigations into complaints against…

Baltimore bridge collapse a ‘national economic catastrophe,’ says Maryland governor

The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is likely to send shock waves across the U.S. economy, as a…

Biden okays $60 million in aid after Baltimore bridge collapse as governor warns of ‘very long road ahead’

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore warned Thursday of a “very long road ahead” to recover from the loss of Baltimore’s Francis…

Foremost Group CEO Angela Chao was intoxicated during fatal car accident in Texas pond: police

Foremost Group CEO Angela Chao was intoxicated last month when she accidentally drove her Tesla X SUV in reverse over…

Yellen touts electric vehicle ‘boom’ as automakers tone down hype

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday lauded President Joe Biden’s investment in electric vehicles for accelerating the sector, even as…

Why Amtrak is attempting to revive the Texas Central bullet train

The U.S., despite decades of research and studies, remains without authentic high-speed rail options. Since 1987, investors have attempted to…