Newly Registered Drones Outnumber Planes
The number of drone owners who completed the registration process for unmanned aircraft easily outnumbered the number of planes listed with the FAA.
Critics say Senate committee chairman's bill will would weaken rental car and rail safety
Safety advocates say that a Senate transportation bill would allow car rental companies to rent recalled vehicles that haven't been repaired.
A look at challenges ride-hailing company Uber has faced around the world
Taxi drivers in France went on strike Thursday, smashing car windows, setting tires on fire and blocking traffic to express their displeasure with American ride-hailing service Uber.
Will New Safety Rules Derail Increasing Oil Train Accidents?
Will New Safety Rules Curtail the Increasing Frequency of Oil Train Derailments?
Police chief at busiest US port indicted in alleged kickback, bribery scam involving phone app
A federal grand jury indicted the veteran police chief for the Port of Los Angeles in an alleged kickback and bribery scheme involving the development of a smartphone app that was supposed to help reduce crime at the nation's busiest seaport.
California regulators puzzle over how to know that (driverless) cars of the future are safe
California's Department of Motor Vehicles will miss a year-end deadline to adopt rules governing the self-driving cars of the future.
Uber suspends operations in Portland for 3 months as city works to update transportation rules
Uber says it's suspending operations in Portland, Oregon, for three months to work out its differences with city officials, less than two weeks after the ride-hailing app's launch was greeted with a lawsuit.
New Delhi police question Uber official after alleged taxi rape in Indian capital
Indian police are questioning an Uber executive about the company's claim it conducts comprehensive background checks after one of its New Delhi drivers was accused of rape.
FedEx: Drug Shipping Indictment a Matter of Privacy
FedEx says the indictment handed down against it on Thursday for allegedly helping illegal online pharmacies traffic in the sale of prescription drugs boils down to privacy.
NY attorney general: Lyft is a livery service, not peer transport, and would violate law
New York's attorney general has sued to block Lyft, the on-demand ride-sharing app, from operating in New York.
U.S. Orders Rail Shippers to Test Oil From Bakken Region
In the aftermath of several high-profile crashes, U.S. regulators issued an emergency order requiring stricter standards to transport oil from the Bakken region.
Tesla Shares Pop on NHTSA Safety Rating
Despite a recent string of fires, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reaffirmed its five-star rating on Tesla's Model S.
GM Sells Ally Stake for $900M, Exits Peugeot
General Motors completed the sale of its remaining 8.5% stake in Ally Financial, the automaker’s former lending arm, for roughly $900 million.
Railroads Propose Changes to Tank Cars
Two trade groups representing North American railroads proposed new safety standards for tank cars that carry crude oil and other flammable liquids, as the industry and regulators explore tougher rules.
Report: Taxpayers Out $9.7B on GM Bailout
The government’s 2009 bailout of General Motors has cost U.S. taxpayers $9.7 billion as of Sept. 30, according figures released Tuesday in a report to Congress.
Employers Grapple With Cost of ObamaCare
Employers continue to grapple with the ObamaCare’s implementation and its various requirements, with companies like UPS voicing more concern over the cost of complying with the new health law.
Despite Shutdown, Judge Rejects DOJ's Push to Delay Airline Trial
Lawyers from the Justice Department attempted to delay the lawsuit against American Airlines and US Airways until Congress has restored appropriations. Meanwhile, Texas AG Greg Abbott is now backing the merger.
U.S. Airways, American Airlines Open to Settlement in DOJ Antitrust Case
U.S. Airways and American Airlines say they are willing to listen to any ideas the government may have to solve issues surrounding their proposed $11 billion merger but for now are “working hard” to prepare for their day in court.
GM Unveils Share Offering, Expands Free Maintenance
The Big Three automaker will spend $1.1 million on a share offering but has no plans yet to offer a dividend, while the company also said it is expanding its two-year free maintenance program.
Congress Passes Bill to End Air-Traffic Furlough
The House passed a Senate bill to halt air-traffic controller furloughs that have sparked flight delays across the country. President Obama is expected to sign it into law.














