Austin airport, CapMetro no longer requiring face masks after ruling
A federal judge claims the federal mask mandate was exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials. This court ruling now vacates the mandate.
A federal judge claims the federal mask mandate was exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials. This court ruling now vacates the mandate.
Austin Transit Partnership to recruit new, separate executive director
CapMetro's president and CEO Randy Clarke has been serving as the executive director of the partnership since it was formed
CapMetro's president and CEO Randy Clarke has been serving as the executive director of the partnership since it was formed
CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
The CDC extended the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
The CDC extended the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Uber, Lyft criticized for surge pricing after Brooklyn subway shooting
Both Uber and Lyft later said that surge pricing had been disabled and the companies would work to refund any customers who experienced "unintended charges."
Both Uber and Lyft later said that surge pricing had been disabled and the companies would work to refund any customers who experienced "unintended charges."
CapMetro Project Connect prices almost double for main projects
It was no secret Project Connect would be expensive, but, according to an April 7 memo to city leaders from CapMetro, the price just about doubled. The agency provided a cost breakdown for the three main projects.
It was no secret Project Connect would be expensive, but, according to an April 7 memo to city leaders from CapMetro, the price just about doubled. The agency provided a cost breakdown for the three main projects.
CapMetro nearly doubles costs for Orange, Blue lines as part of Project Connect
CapMetro says the reason for this price hike is due to several factors, including an increase in inflation, design costs and real estate values.
CapMetro says the reason for this price hike is due to several factors, including an increase in inflation, design costs and real estate values.
Musk says Tesla will build vehicle designed to be a robotaxi
Tesla will build a vehicle dedicated for use as a robotaxi, and it will start making three new vehicles next year, CEO Elon Musk told fans at a party celebrating the opening of a Texas factory.
Tesla will build a vehicle dedicated for use as a robotaxi, and it will start making three new vehicles next year, CEO Elon Musk told fans at a party celebrating the opening of a Texas factory.
TxDOT concerned about increase in work zone crashes
TxDOT situated cones in front of its Austin office this week to commemorate those who have lost their lives in work zone crashes. TxDOT is urging drivers to slow down and stay aware when driving through a work zone.
TxDOT situated cones in front of its Austin office this week to commemorate those who have lost their lives in work zone crashes. TxDOT is urging drivers to slow down and stay aware when driving through a work zone.
How do I navigate TSA check-in lines at Austin-Bergstrom?
Let's take a look at what it takes to get through security at AUS and what passengers can do to streamline the process.
Let's take a look at what it takes to get through security at AUS and what passengers can do to streamline the process.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport still struggling with long TSA lines
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport linked the problem to the high number of flights heading in and out of Austin as well as staffing issues.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport linked the problem to the high number of flights heading in and out of Austin as well as staffing issues.
CapMetro will allow customers to request drop off between regular stops
CapMetro says the changes will support customers who may otherwise be hesitant to travel late at night by providing them with the opportunity to be dropped off closer to their destination.
CapMetro says the changes will support customers who may otherwise be hesitant to travel late at night by providing them with the opportunity to be dropped off closer to their destination.
Austin airport asks travelers to arrive early to airport, busy day expected
AUS officials are urging travelers to arrive at the airport early today, especially if you're flying out before 8 a.m., as they anticipate a busy day.
AUS officials are urging travelers to arrive at the airport early today, especially if you're flying out before 8 a.m., as they anticipate a busy day.
Leander voters to decide on keeping CapMetro as city partner in upcoming election
The decision to keep Leander as a city partner of CapMetro is now in the hands of voters. They will vote on either Proposition A or B in the upcoming May election.
The decision to keep Leander as a city partner of CapMetro is now in the hands of voters. They will vote on either Proposition A or B in the upcoming May election.
Austin airport releases travel tips ahead of expected busy travel season
AUS says the high number of travelers is expected to continue through the summer due to more flights to nonstop destinations being available, and more available airline seats.
AUS says the high number of travelers is expected to continue through the summer due to more flights to nonstop destinations being available, and more available airline seats.
Austin Bergstrom International Airport lifts jet fuel shortage alert
Since the jet fuel shortage alert has been lifted, airlines are no longer being requested to fly in with extra fuel when coming to the Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Since the jet fuel shortage alert has been lifted, airlines are no longer being requested to fly in with extra fuel when coming to the Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Austin airport struggles with long TSA wait times, fuel shortage
Long lines extended out of the building just for TSA screenings at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Monday. ABIA also announced a fuel shortage for planes.
Long lines extended out of the building just for TSA screenings at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Monday. ABIA also announced a fuel shortage for planes.
Federal investigators examining scene of deadly helicopter crash in Rowlett
NTSB investigators arrived Saturday at the site of a helicopter crash in Rowlett. The crash happened Friday and left two people dead.
NTSB investigators arrived Saturday at the site of a helicopter crash in Rowlett. The crash happened Friday and left two people dead.
No survivors in China Eastern plane crash, search for 2nd black box resume
Investigators have identified 120 of the victims through DNA analysis, state media reported.
Investigators have identified 120 of the victims through DNA analysis, state media reported.
Lyft follows Uber in adding fuel surcharge to rides amid high gas prices
Lyft is adding a temporary fuel surcharge on its rides to help drivers deal with surging gas prices in the U.S. Uber announced a similar move last week.
Lyft is adding a temporary fuel surcharge on its rides to help drivers deal with surging gas prices in the U.S. Uber announced a similar move last week.
Hundreds stranded in Orlando airport after massive flight cancellations
Travelers say long lines and frayed nerves led to some tense moments at the Orlando International Airport ticket counters.
Travelers say long lines and frayed nerves led to some tense moments at the Orlando International Airport ticket counters.