Transportation
Riders will soon be able to hop aboard the new Tempe streetcar. Valley Metro plans to begin service on May 20, and fares will be free for the first year of operation.
Apr. 28, 2022
Scott Smith oversaw Valley Metro as its CEO beginning in February 2016 on an interim basis and served until this April. He spoke with The Show about his tenure with Valley Metro and about the current political atmosphere in Arizona.
Apr. 28, 2022
If you’ve noticed a lot more Waymo cars driving around Phoenix lately, you’re not alone. And if you’re wondering what it’s like to ride in one of these driverless cars, Joel Johnson, aka JJRicks, is something of an expert.
Apr. 25, 2022
A federal judge effectively ended the Biden administration’s mask mandate on public transport, including airplanes, this week. And almost immediately, major airlines and airports around the country told travelers they can shed their masks.
Apr. 21, 2022
Tempe-based Mint Cannabis marijuana dispensary is now offering free rides to its stores from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport as well as Valley resorts, senior living facilities and other locations.
Apr. 19, 2022
A federal judge this week struck down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's order requiring masks on airplanes and other forms of mass transit. That includes Valley Metro’s trains and buses.
Apr. 19, 2022
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport has dropped its mask requirement for customers and employees.
Apr. 19, 2022
Since 2017, Waymo has used the East Valley as its pilot site for its autonomous vehicles. The company is now expanding driverless service to San Francisco and, eventually, downtown Phoenix.
Apr. 15, 2022
There might be signs of relief on your wallet as gasoline prices are starting to trend down both in the state and nationally.
Apr. 15, 2022
Tensions seem to be easing at the Texas border, after days of delays and blockades that stemmed from new inspections on northbound commercial vehicles imposed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. The showdown pushed some additional cargo traffic to Arizona’s border.
Apr. 14, 2022
Phoenix wants to have 280,000 electric vehicles registered in the city by 2030. To reach that goal, the mayor’s ad hoc committee on electric vehicles recently presented its draft plan to the City Council, which included six recommendations and suggested strategies.
Apr. 14, 2022
Gas prices in the U.S. are at near-record highs right now. And Arizona’s prices have been even higher than the national average. But just south of the border, gas prices remain low. So we are starting to see Americans head south of the border to fill up their tanks.
Apr. 14, 2022
Gas prices in Arizona are nearly 50 cents higher than the national average, according to AAA. That, along with an increase in marketing has led to more consumer demand for electric vehicles.
Apr. 12, 2022
As gas prices increase, so do complaints about the accuracy of gas pumps. Arizona’s Department of Agriculture’s has a Weights and Measures Services Division that fields these complaints.
Apr. 10, 2022
High gas prices are contributing to an uptick of complaints by consumers about whether pumps are accurately calculating the cost per gallon.
Apr. 10, 2022
The Arizona Department of Transportation is warning residents to avoid fake sites where they may be scammed.
Apr. 9, 2022
The Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety says incidents of road rage increased between 2020 and 2021. Office Director Alberto Gutier says one of the factors was more cars on the road after pandemic lockdowns were lifted.
Apr. 8, 2022
A Phoenix man has been charged with fraud and theft after allegedly scheming used car dealerships and a private victim.
Apr. 5, 2022
Late Tuesday afternoon, Flight 194 marked American Airlines’ first direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to London Heathrow Airport in more than two years.
Apr. 5, 2022
Starting April 1, 2022, the Canadian government no longer required fully-vaccinated travelers to be COVID-tested before re-entering the country.
Apr. 5, 2022
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