Government
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Homeland Security Department Releases AI Framework
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration released guidelines for using artificial intelligence in the power grid, water system, air travel network and other critical infrastructure.
Ford Hit With $165 Million Penalty on Recall Failure
Ford Motor Co. agreed to a $165 million civil penalty to settle allegations the company failed to recall cars with defective rearview cameras in a timely manner.
Global Oil Market Faces a Million-Barrel Glut Next Year
Global oil markets face a surplus of more than 1 million barrels a day next year as Chinese demand continues to falter, the International Energy Agency said.
Railroads, Unions See Trump’s Election Looming Over Talks
OMAHA, Neb. — The flurry of contract agreements announced this fall offers evidence that railroads and their unions are working to avoid the standoffs that led them to a brink of a strike in 2022.
New York Gov. Hochul Moving Fast on Congestion Pricing
NEW YORK — Gov. Kathleen Hochul is negotiating a modified version of congestion pricing with the feds that would start the Manhattan toll at $9 per day before ramping it back up to the $15 plan.
Trump’s EPA Pick Draws Praise, Pushback Over Climate Policy
During his nearly 10-year tenure on Capitol Hill, Lee Zeldin pushed back on the progressive policy proposal known as the Green New Deal.
Transportation Nominees on Senate’s Radar
With members of Congress back in Washington after the elections, their lame-duck session in the Senate includes consideration of high-profile nominees.
Inflation Rises Slightly in October to 2.6%
WASHINGTON — Inflation in the United States ticked up in October, driven by costlier rents, used cars and air fares, a sign that price increases might be leveling off.
Dockworkers Call Off Talks Again, With Automation at Issue
The U.S. dockworkers union that halted cargo at every major port on the country’s eastern and southern coasts last month has called off talks with their employers over automation.
Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks a Sixth Time in Year Since Launch
Tesla recalled the Cybertruck a sixth time since the electric pickup launched a year ago, this time over an issue that could lead drivers to lose propulsion and have to pull over.