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Trump says US military may or may not deploy to Chicago

Nation Sep 28

Public transit systems ‘on the edge of a cliff’ amid funding shortfalls

By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara, Laine Immell

World Jan 30

Protesters hold CGT labour union flags and flares during a demonstration against the French government's pension reform plan in Nice as part of a day of national strike and protests in France, January 19, 2023. Photo by Eric Gaillard/REUTERS
France braces for major transportation woes amid continued pension strikes

Labor unions mobilized massive street protests in an initial salvo of nationwide strikes earlier this month. They're hoping for similar success Tuesday to maintain pressure on government plans to raise France's retirement age.

By Associated Press

Nation Jan 20

bus
Watch 7:09
Some cities turn to free public busing to counteract inequity

The drive for free public busing is speeding up. Several cities are moving towards offering 100% free service on public buses as a way to counteract inequity. Digital video producer Casey Kuhn takes a look at Washington, where it's expected…

By William Brangham, Casey Kuhn

World Jan 07

Subway train collision in Mexico City
At least 1 killed, 57 injured in Mexico City subway train collision

Two subway trains collided between two stations Saturday in Mexico City, killing at least one person and injuring 57, authorities said.

By Associated Press

Nation Dec 13

The 80 metro bus route
Free bus rides are a step closer to reality in D.C. Here’s what that means

Washington, D.C. may become the largest city in the U.S. to offer free bus services, thanks to legislation pushed forward earlier in December. …

By Ryan Thomas, Casey Kuhn

Apr 19

Watch 4:06
How people are responding to end of transit mask mandates

By John Yang, Ryan Connelly Holmes

For the first time in two years, many airplane passengers are flying maskless. After a judge’s decision to strike down a federal mask mandate for trains, planes and buses, the Justice Department said it would only appeal the ruling if…

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Mar 07

WATCH: Vice President Harris announces $3.7 billion boost for public transportation

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

As cities seek to fully reopen, public transit systems straining to win back riders after being crushed by the COVID-19 pandemic are getting a big funding boost to stay afloat and invest in new fleets of electric buses.

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Aug 30

Half of New York City subway system loses power overnight

By Associated Press

The unprecedented breakdown affected more than 80 trains on the subway system's numbered lines plus the L train from shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday to about 1:30 a.m. Monday.

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Jun 10

COVID-19 changed public transportation. Here’s how.

By Justin Stabley, Vignesh Ramachandran

As more Americans get vaccinated and many start returning to workplaces, transit agencies see this transition to a post-pandemic society as an opportunity to fundamentally change how public transit works.

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Apr 30

WATCH: Biden celebrates Amtrak’s 50 years on the rails

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

As a U.S. senator, Biden was a fixture on Amtrak trains between his home in Wilmington, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., when the Senate was in session. He continued riding Amtrak as vice president. He has sometimes been referred to as…

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