Former DPS employee sentenced to 2 years in prison for role in CDL scheme

An investigation revealed that Alonzo Blackman of San Antonio had issued 215 fraudulent commercial driver's licenses and was paid approximately $1,000 for each one.

FAA to give airports $1 billion for terminals and upgrades

The Biden administration is giving nearly $1 billion to 85 airports to expand and upgrade terminals and other facilities, using money approved in last year's huge infrastructure bill.

CapMetro to provide 'safe, convenient' service this Fourth of July weekend

The agency is offering free rides to customers after 5 p.m. on July 4. CapMetro will operate its standard Sunday-level bus service for the holiday. 

Amtrak derailment: 4 killed, several injured after train hits dump truck in Missouri

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said at least four people were killed when an Amtrak train derailed after hitting a dump truck in Missouri at a crossing Monday.

Groups sue TxDOT to stop proposed I-35 highway expansions

The state transportation department plans to spend more than $1 billion to expand the interstate between Highway 290 East to the north and Highway 71 to the south.

Frontier Airlines adds cash to sweeten offer for Spirit merger

The Denver-based airline also raised the amount it would pay Miramar, Florida-based Spirit if antitrust regulators stop the deal.

Airlines blame FAA for widespread flight delays, cancellations

Airlines say understaffing at the Federal Aviation Administration is “crippling” traffic along the East Coast.

Capital Metro shares new details on proposed downtown Austin subway tunnel

The project is part of the billion-dollar Project Connect that will add light rail throughout the city. New renderings show how the multi-level subway will be laid out.

Southwest Airlines pilots picket, say they're tired of being understaffed and overworked

Southwest Airlines pilots say they are tired of saying 'sorry' on every flight. They're protesting current working conditions that have them understaffed and overworked as travel demand rebounds.

Cap Metro's leading plan for The Drag would eliminate car traffic

The stretch of Guadalupe between 22nd and 29th Street near the University of Texas is part of the proposed 20-mile Orange Line light rail system.

US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel

The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.

Central Texas Transportation Consortium to host job fair at Del Valle HS

Del Valle ISD, CapMetro, Austin ISD, Austin Community College, Circuit of the Americas, and others will be participating in the event and conducting interviews.

Austin tops Uber Lost & Found Index as most 'forgetful' city

The Uber Lost & Found Index provides a snapshot of the most commonly forgotten and unique lost items, as well as the cities that have been most forgetful, the times of day, and days of the week riders forget items most.

CapMetro to receive $780K in American Rescue Plan funding

The funding will be used to help strengthen frontline recruitment and retention efforts, staff training and career development services, says the transit agency.

East Austin bus plaza provides new mobility hub

The organization, known as CARTS, built the new plaza teaming up with Greyhound and CapMetro. The east Austin location is near the intersection of Cesar Chavez and Airport Blvd.