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Hong Kong’s finance chief has cautioned against asking transport operators to cover the cost of the HK$2 (26 US cents) concessionary fare scheme for elderly and disabled residents, saying it may lead to higher ticket prices for other commuters. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said authorities were still reviewing the scheme, which cost taxpayers […]
CHICAGO — Drivers on the Chicago Skyway will have to pay more in the new year. The Chicago Skyway announced its tolls will increase in 2025, starting Wednesday. Increases can depend on whether a driver is on the road during peak times (4 a.m.-8 p.m.) or off-peak times (8 p.m.-4 a.m.). The toll increases start […]
Two bulk carriers collided in China’s Yangtze River, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said on Tuesday, adding that no injuries to the crew were reported. Vega Dream, owned and operated by Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, collided with Yangze 22, the bulk carrier sailing under the Singaporean flag, on December 30, the MPA […]
A Jeju Air plane crashed on Sunday, killing 179 people. The CEO addressed reporters on Tuesday. Its CEO, Kim E-bae, outlined how the airline plans to regain trust after the catastrophic crash. He apologized, pledged compensation for victims, and announced scheduling changes focused on safety. The CEO of Jeju Air addressed reporters on Tuesday, outlining […]
A plane crashed at an airport in South Korea on Sunday, killing nearly all of its passengers. An aviation expert told BI that the pilots were possibly overwhelmed after a bird strike. South Korea has transformed its air travel industry from a ‘pariah’ to one of the world’s safest. A plane crashed in South Korea, […]
Nissan will be the victim of cost-cutting “carnage” if it combines forces with Japanese peer Honda, former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn told CNBC on Tuesday. “I think, without any doubt, Honda is going to be in the driver’s seat, which is very sad to see after having led Nissan for 19 years [and] brought Nissan […]
CHICAGO — Chicagoans can ring in the new year with free rides on all CTA buses and “L” trains this New Year’s Eve. The Miller Lite Free Rides program will provide complimentary service from 10 p.m. Dec. 31 to 4 a.m. Jan. 1. During these hours, CTA riders won’t need to tap their Ventra cards […]
American Airlines planes sit by their gates at the Miami International Airport on October 25, 2024 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images American Airlines grounded flights nationwide Tuesday morning due to a technical issue, snarling travel during what carriers expect to be a period of record demand for the holidays. By 7:55 a.m. […]
The Federal Government has launched a transportation palliative scheme, offering a 50% discount on fares for 144 routes across Nigeria. The initiative, which commenced on December 24, 2024, aims to ease travel costs for Nigerians during the Yuletide season. Advertisement According to the Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, the scheme will operate for 13 […]
It wasn’t pretty outside Reagan National Airport the Sunday before Christmas. Traffic was backed up getting onto the property, which isn’t surprising considering AAA says a record 119 million people will travel this holiday season about 2.5% more than last year. The TSA is expecting to screen about 40 million people. Dara Albrecht, who is […]