U.S. Department of Transportation
Coverage of U.S. Department of Transportation in the Nexus archive.
- Airline trouble? Save these records before you file a claim
The article advises travelers to save records like emails, receipts, and booking details when dealing with airline cancellations or delays, emphasizing the importance of legal rights under U.S. Department of Transportation rules. Attorney Wayne Hassay highlights the role of credit card chargebacks and the challenges of recovering funds through bankruptcy court, particularly for Spirit Airlines travelers.
- Airline trouble? Save these records before you file a claim
Attorney Wayne Hassay advises travelers to save emails, receipts, and written communication with airlines to support claims for cancellations or delays. He highlights the importance of acting quickly on credit card chargebacks under the Fair Credit Billing Act and notes challenges for Spirit Airlines travelers due to bankruptcy proceedings.
- Airline trouble? Save these records before you file a claim
Attorney Wayne Hassay advises travelers to save records like emails, receipts, and booking details when dealing with airline cancellations or delays, emphasizing the importance of documentation for claims under U.S. Department of Transportation rules. He warns that recovering flight credits from Spirit Airlines may be complicated in bankruptcy court and urges credit card users to act quickly on chargebacks under the Fair Credit Billing Act.
- South Carolina receives $1 million grant for road projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $1 million grant to South Carolina for road projects aimed at reducing congestion and improving transportation. The funding allows collaboration with private companies or the creation of toll lanes, while a similar toll lane initiative in North Carolina faces opposition from Mecklenburg County leaders.
- InvestigateTV+: Potential solution to stopping pursuits
InvestigateTV+ highlights the Grappler device as a potential solution to reduce deadly police pursuits, which have increased by 41% since 2001 with over 8,000 fatalities. The article also covers a Georgia homeowner's battle against a fraudulent insurance claim and the spread of invasive Asian needle ants across 22 states.
- InvestigateTV+: Potential solution to stopping pursuits
InvestigateTV+ highlights a device called the Grappler, used by police to stop dangerous pursuits before they start, as deadly chases have increased by 41% since 2001, killing over 8,000 people, including 36% who were bystanders. The article also covers a Georgia homeowner’s battle to clear her record after a fraudulent insurance claim and the spread of invasive Asian needle ants, which have caused native ant population declines.
- InvestigateTV+: Potential solution to stopping pursuits
InvestigateTV+ examines a device called the Grappler, which police use to stop dangerous pursuits before they start, reducing risks to bystanders. The article also highlights a Georgia homeowner's battle against a fraudulent insurance claim and the spread of invasive Asian needle ants threatening native ecosystems.
- Woman towed from domestic violence shelter says company won’t return car
Tenasia Benjamin, a woman at a domestic violence shelter, claims Ray Harris Towing refused to return her car after charging escalating fees for repairs and storage she did not request. The company allegedly discarded her personal belongings, including a laptop and $400 cash, and faces police reports and pending charges against its owner, Johnathan Emanuel Ray.
- Flying taxi companies are racing to carry passengers as soon as this year. I've seen all 3 rivals — this is how they compare
Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Beta Technologies are competing to commercialize electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flying taxis, with Joby and Archer targeting 2026 certification. They face challenges like regulatory approval, infrastructure development, and public acceptance, while their stocks have declined this year as investors prioritize certification and commercialization proof.
- Editorial | NYC shouldn’t pay for Trump’s Penn Station overhaul
The Trump administration and U.S. Department of Transportation took control of Penn Station's redevelopment, claiming the state-led effort was insufficient. The project, estimated at $7-8 billion, faces uncertainty over funding, with concerns that transit agencies may be forced to cover costs through higher fares. The editorial argues New York should not bear financial burdens for the overhaul.
- Penn Station overhaul: Developers, Trump admin officially release renderings, but leave it unclear who’ll pay for mega-project
Developers and Trump administration officials released renderings for a $7-8 billion Penn Station overhaul, featuring expanded space and a new entrance on Eighth Avenue. The project, led by Penn Transformation Partners, involves demolishing the Infosys Theater but does not relocate Madison Square Garden. Funding sources remain unspecified.
- Charter bus driver who allegedly caused crash killing 5 in Virginia charged with involuntary manslaughter
A charter bus driver, Jing S. Dong, was charged with involuntary manslaughter after a crash in Virginia that killed five people. The crash occurred when the bus struck an SUV, causing a chain reaction that led to a fire. Dong, a non-English-speaking naturalized citizen from China, obtained his commercial license in 2024 despite federal regulations requiring English proficiency for bus drivers.
- After overhaul, feds seek to reauthorize minority, women-owned business program
Federal lawmakers seek to reauthorize the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, which supports women- and minority-owned businesses by providing access to public contracts and economic opportunities. The program, revised last year by the U.S. Department of Transportation to make qualification harder, faces a reauthorization campaign led by advocates and entrepreneurs. A bipartisan bill sponsored by Rep. Sam Graves aims to continue the program, requiring objective criteria for assessing business disadvantage.
- AI air traffic system promises fewer flight delays
The Federal Aviation Administration is testing a new AI system called Strategic Management of Airspace Routing Trajectories to predict congestion and reduce flight delays. The system could cost around $12 billion and is part of a broader push to modernize the nation's air traffic control infrastructure. The project aims to smooth schedules before delays begin to stack up.
- Duffy: AI replacing air traffic controllers ‘not going to happen’
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addressed concerns that AI might replace air traffic controllers, stating humans will retain final decision-making authority. He emphasized AI's potential to enhance airspace safety while reaffirming the Department of Transportation's modernization goals.
- Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that AI will not replace air traffic controllers, emphasizing his strong opposition to the idea during an interview with CBS News.