Uber cracking down on users who give bad ratings to get refunds
The company is implementing a new system to protect its drivers from false claims by some customers.
The company is implementing a new system to protect its drivers from false claims by some customers.
CapMetro to operate reduced service for Thanksgiving
CapMetro will be be operating reduced service for the Thanksgiving holiday.
CapMetro will be be operating reduced service for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Austin taxpayers file lawsuit against City, ATP due to changes to Project Connect
A legal battle has ensued over recent changes made to the 2020 voter approved Project Connect. Some tax payers accuse city leaders of violating the multi-billion-dollar contract that was agreed upon with Austin residents.
A legal battle has ensued over recent changes made to the 2020 voter approved Project Connect. Some tax payers accuse city leaders of violating the multi-billion-dollar contract that was agreed upon with Austin residents.
City council gives update on I-35 cap and stitch project in Downtown Austin
Austin City Council gave a breakdown and timeline on the multi-million dollar I-35 cap and stitch project in Downtown Austin.
Austin City Council gave a breakdown and timeline on the multi-million dollar I-35 cap and stitch project in Downtown Austin.
4 large pickup trucks flub latest crash test, raising safety concerns, study shows
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has identified four large pickup trucks that failed in their latest crash test.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has identified four large pickup trucks that failed in their latest crash test.
32 dead, more than 60 injured in horror vehicle pile-up in Egypt
At least 32 people are dead and more than 60 are injured after a fiery multiple-vehicle crash in Northern Egypt involving a passenger bus, according to authorities.
At least 32 people are dead and more than 60 are injured after a fiery multiple-vehicle crash in Northern Egypt involving a passenger bus, according to authorities.
Cruise suspends driverless vehicle operations in Texas
Cruise is suspending all of its driverless vehicle operations in Texas. This includes Austin, where 125 autonomous vehicles were driving on roads.
Cruise is suspending all of its driverless vehicle operations in Texas. This includes Austin, where 125 autonomous vehicles were driving on roads.
$345M approved for pedestrian, bicycle projects across Texas
A historic $345 million was approved by the Texas Transportation Commission for pedestrian and bicycle projects across Texas.
A historic $345 million was approved by the Texas Transportation Commission for pedestrian and bicycle projects across Texas.
California DMV suspends Cruise robotaxi license for safety concerns
California has suspended autonomous vehicle company Cruise's robotaxi license because of safety concerns.
California has suspended autonomous vehicle company Cruise's robotaxi license because of safety concerns.
FAA investigates after Alaska Airlines flight steers into SkyWest plane's path
An investigation is underway after an incoming Alaska Airlines flight steered into the path of a SkyWest passenger jet that was taking off from Portland International Airport last week, federal officials said.
An investigation is underway after an incoming Alaska Airlines flight steered into the path of a SkyWest passenger jet that was taking off from Portland International Airport last week, federal officials said.
I-35 expansion through Austin could be put on pause by city council
The Austin City Council passed an agenda item that could pause construction on the upcoming I-35 expansion project.
The Austin City Council passed an agenda item that could pause construction on the upcoming I-35 expansion project.
TxDOT seeks public input for 'Connecting Texas 2050' plan
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning ahead for the next 30 years. They want to hear from Texans for their long-term plan called "Connecting Texas 2050."
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning ahead for the next 30 years. They want to hear from Texans for their long-term plan called "Connecting Texas 2050."
Round Rock approves $2B transportation plan
The city of Round Rock approved its newest transportation plan last week. The plan focuses on improving intersections like A.W. Grimes Blvd and Old Settlers.
The city of Round Rock approved its newest transportation plan last week. The plan focuses on improving intersections like A.W. Grimes Blvd and Old Settlers.
E-scooter crashes in Downtown Austin are rare: ATCEMS report
A new report from Austin-Travis County EMS suggests crashes involving scooters are actually pretty rare.
A new report from Austin-Travis County EMS suggests crashes involving scooters are actually pretty rare.
CapMetro proposes changes to routes in Austin
CapMetro staff presented a new service plan to the board of directors. Three major routes, which were suspended during the pandemic, will not resume.
CapMetro staff presented a new service plan to the board of directors. Three major routes, which were suspended during the pandemic, will not resume.
City distributing Project Connect funds for anti-displacement efforts
The City of Austin has started distributing funding allocated for helping prevent the displacement of renters and homeowners due to Project Connect.
The City of Austin has started distributing funding allocated for helping prevent the displacement of renters and homeowners due to Project Connect.
Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve railway safety, boost capacity
Much of the money comes from the 2021 infrastructure law.
Much of the money comes from the 2021 infrastructure law.
Austin leaders meet with community to keep public support going for Project Connect
The Austin Transit Partnership is trying to move ahead with public support. A group gathered at Plaza Saltillo to hear from community leaders about what the future of Austin transit might look like.
The Austin Transit Partnership is trying to move ahead with public support. A group gathered at Plaza Saltillo to hear from community leaders about what the future of Austin transit might look like.
TxDOT, Bastrop County leaders celebrate completion of new bridges
Leaders with TxDOT and Bastrop County cut the ribbon of a four-year construction project that built nine bridges over the Colorado River at SH 71.
Leaders with TxDOT and Bastrop County cut the ribbon of a four-year construction project that built nine bridges over the Colorado River at SH 71.
CapMetro launches new app, fare system
CapMetro ambassadors will be available at several different stops and routes through the end of October to help transition riders and answer questions.
CapMetro ambassadors will be available at several different stops and routes through the end of October to help transition riders and answer questions.