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Hong Kong's Cabbies, Long Scorned and Frustrated, Face the End of an Era

Taxi drivers in Hong Kong are under pressure to modernize their habits to meet passenger expectations.

19 Employees Reveal The "Dream" Jobs That Quickly Became Nightmares

Truck driving offers limited opportunities for exploring due to time constraints and the nature of work.

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) Announces Major Investment For Its Detroit Plant - Busline News

Daimler Truck North America invests $285 million in its Detroit plant to modernize production and create 400 new jobs.
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NYC Transit getting new interim boss after Richard Davey named chair of Massachusetts Port Authority | amNewYork

Richard Davey named CEO of Massport with a significant pay raise.

Editor's Note - September/October 2024 - Busline News

Suzanne Thornburg, a leader in the bus industry, is honored for her contributions and efforts to promote women's roles in the field.

NYC Transit getting new interim boss after Richard Davey named chair of Massachusetts Port Authority | amNewYork

Richard Davey named CEO of Massport with a significant pay raise.

Editor's Note - September/October 2024 - Busline News

Suzanne Thornburg, a leader in the bus industry, is honored for her contributions and efforts to promote women's roles in the field.
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A leadership shake-up at Motional, inside the fight over TuSimple's cash, and Fisker waffles on recall repairs | TechCrunch

TuSimple is shifting its focus to AI-generated content, leading to shareholder disputes and layoffs in a turbulent transition away from autonomous vehicles.

Can Waymo's Expanding Driverless Car Service Be a Sustainable Business?

Waymo's robot taxis have evolved from a novelty to a mainstream service, completing over 100,000 rides weekly in major cities.
Waymo's profitability remains uncertain despite significant investment and technological advancements.

Delta Cancels More Flights as It Struggles to Recover From Tech Outage

Delta Air Lines faced customer service challenges after a global software outage, leading to flight cancellations and delays.

'Bus passengers were surprised a woman was driving'

The first woman bus driver in London, Jill Viner, broke barriers in 1974, paving the way for more women in the transport industry.
#business-acquisitions

Logistics Report: Baltimore Port Sets Reopening Plan; China's Export Flows are Shifting

Diverse news across the transportation industry, including unemployment trends, aviation funding, global car sales, port improvements, shipyard activity, trucking adjustments, autonomous trucks, and logistics acquisitions.

Logistics Report: Expanding Parcel Delivery Competition; Massive Freighter Seeks Lift

The U.K. economy expanded by 0.2% in January after previous contraction.
Dollar Tree to close hundreds of Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores; Alcoa acquires Alumina for $2.2 billion.

Logistics Report: Baltimore Port Sets Reopening Plan; China's Export Flows are Shifting

Diverse news across the transportation industry, including unemployment trends, aviation funding, global car sales, port improvements, shipyard activity, trucking adjustments, autonomous trucks, and logistics acquisitions.

Logistics Report: Expanding Parcel Delivery Competition; Massive Freighter Seeks Lift

The U.K. economy expanded by 0.2% in January after previous contraction.
Dollar Tree to close hundreds of Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores; Alcoa acquires Alumina for $2.2 billion.
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Brightline West Breaks Ground on Vegas to SoCal High-Speed Rail - Streetsblog California

Brightline West's high-speed rail project will revolutionize travel between Las Vegas and Southern California, providing a faster and more efficient alternative to driving.

Taxi TV To Brands: Don't Curb Your Enthusiasm For DOOH | AdExchanger

Backseat screens serve as ad inventory for advertisers targeting a captive audience in taxis.
Curb's unique proposition lies in targeting on-the-go individuals with their in-vehicle ad network.

Logistics Report: Chip Supply Chains' High Hurdles; Capping Crude Oil Expectations

China's factory sector contracted in May unexpectedly.

Are Longer Freight Trains Really More Likely to Derail?

The length of freight trains can impact the likelihood of derailment, with longer trains presenting higher risks.
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