CapMetro names Interim Chief Executive Officer

The Capital Metro Board of Directors has announced that Dottie Watkins has been named the Interim Chief Executive Officer of CapMetro, following the upcoming departure of President & CEO Randy Clarke.

Austin airport restores power following power outage

According to the airport, the power outage is impacting gates 16, 17, 18, and 21. The power outage is also affecting the east side ticket counters.

Travel expert warns pilot shortage crisis will get 'bigger and bigger'

The Points Guy founder and CEO Brian Kelly said "When they (airlines) don't have enough pilots, there's less flights, and less flights means more expensive flights."

Reports: 1 dead, 5 injured after plane crashes into South Florida bridge

One person is dead and five others were hospitalized Saturday afternoon after a plane crashed into a South Florida bridge, according to a report from WSVN. 

CapMetro seeking visual artists to create original artwork for MetroArt program

Artists living and working in the Austin Metro service area are eligible to apply for the MetroArt artist pool to create original artwork on CapMetro vehicles, at transit centers and in neighborhoods.

Alaska Airlines cancellations: CEO says 'ripple effect' to continue causing flight disruptions through May

Alaska Airline's CEO said Friday that about 50 flights are still being canceled each day, and the month of May "will continue to be choppy." Starting next month, the airline is adding hundreds of pilots, reservation agents and flight attendants.

New technology could slow scooter riders' roll when they ride on sidewalks

Lime, Scoot and Spin are now unveiling their new technology aimed at keeping the scooters off the sidewalks. The systems allow the scooters to buzz along in the green lane, but slow to 5 miles per hour if they cross onto the sidewalk.

CapMetro CEO explains his decision to leave and head to Washington D.C.

Randy Clarke was hired four years ago. During his tenure, he revamped routes and made more adjustments when readership numbers dropped because of the pandemic.

Randy Clarke named new WMATA general manager and CEO

Randy Clarke has been named the new CEO and general manager of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

DA declines to file charges against Mike Tyson, passenger on flight at SFO

The San Mateo County District Attorney on Tuesday announced that prosecutors would not be filing charges against Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion who was caught on video punching a passenger on a flight out of San Francisco International Airport.

Leander voters vote to keep CapMetro

Leander voters, on Saturday, approved a proposition to provide a one cent sales tax to CapMetro. The vote not only keeps the trains arriving, but also the commuter buses as well as a pickup van service. 

Austin celebrates Bike to School Day with Public Works-led group ride

Austin Public Works and Ghisallo Cycling Initiative led a group bike ride of over 60 students and guardians for Bike to School Day.