Transportation

A former contract manager for California's transportation agency pleaded guilty Monday in what federal prosecutors said is an ongoing investigation into a bid rigging and bribery scam involving millions of dollars worth of contracts.

Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation that would put violent passengers on a lifetime commercial no-fly list.

Monte Wiederhold, a truck driver with more than four decades of experience, slammed President Biden's speech touting progress in the industry, arguing that the regulations drivers face should be reduced.

Uber told FOX Business it is considering taking further action to help the company’s drivers, who are feeling the pinch of higher gas prices and are reportedly contemplating quitting because of it.

Trucking Association of New York President Kendra Hems noted that record-high diesel prices are hurting the industry.

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Sunday reinstated a sharp increase in penalties for automakers whose vehicles do not meet fuel efficiency requirements for model years 2019 and beyond.

The surprising shift, which comes as Uber has faced opposition from taxi groups for years, is part of a partnership with taxi-hailing apps Curb and Creative Mobile Technologies to offer more transportation options for riders and more trips for drivers.

Protesters in Poland have been disrupting a major trade route between the country and Belarus in effort to halt trade with Russia.

Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) CP.TO halted operations and locked out workers over a labor dispute early on Sunday, with each side blaming the other for a halt that will likely disrupt shipment of key commodities at a time of soaring prices.