Politics Mar 23 WATCH: Buttigieg testifies on Transportation Department budget in Senate hearing By Associated Press
Politics Jan 21 WATCH: Pete Buttigieg testifies in Senate confirmation hearing for Transportation secretary President Joe Biden's nominee for secretary of transportation, Pete Buttigieg, will pledge to carry out the administration's ambitious agenda to rebuild the nation's infrastructure during a Senate hearing on Thursday. By Hope Yen, Associated Press
Politics Jan 07 Transportation Secretary Chao steps down Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao put out a statement today saying she is stepping down from her role in President Donald Trump's Cabinet less than two weeks before the end of his term. Her resignation will take effect Monday, Jan. By Associated Press
Nation Dec 02 U.S. tightens definition of service animals allowed on planes Say goodbye to emotional-support animals in airplane cabins. The Transportation Department issued a final rule Wednesday covering service animals. By David Koenig, Associated Press
Nation Sep 18 Government watchdog says FAA not prepared to update jet evacuation rules A government watchdog says the Federal Aviation Administration hasn’t updated standards for emergency airliner evacuations in nearly two decades. By Tom Krishner, Associated Press
Jan 11 Chao: Trump administration looking to ‘unleash’ potential of private investment in transportation By Joan Lowy, Associated Press Economic gains are being "jeopardized" by aging infrastructure, rising highway fatalities, growing congestion and a failure to keep pace with emerging technologies, Chao testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Continue reading
Oct 14 Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones banned from airliners over fire hazard By Joan Lowy, Associated Press Passengers and flight crews will be banned from bringing Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on airline flights under an emergency order issued Friday by the Department of Transportation. Continue reading
Aug 16 Administration OKs new fuel-efficiency standards for trucks By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Obama administration says it's continuing to address global warming by adopting previously announced standards to make large trucks, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles more fuel efficient. Continue reading
Jan 08 United Airlines fined $2.7M for tarmac delays, mistreatment of passengers with disabilities By Joan Lowy, Associated Press WASHINGTON — United Airlines drew a $2.7 million fine from the government on Thursday for violating rules aimed at protecting disabled passengers and preventing long tarmac delays. Continue reading
Sep 01 Consumer panel: Airlines should disclose fees, seat size By Joan Lowy, Associated Press Airlines should clearly disclose the cost of change and cancellation fees, as well as the size of the plane's seats, before a passenger buys a ticket, a federal panel said Tuesday. Continue reading