New ‘dashboard’ launches, reveals which airlines let families sit together fee-free
According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.
Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after train derailment
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
Train derailments have declined in recent years, but they’re not uncommon, US data shows
Federal U.S. data shows there were 1,087 train derailments in 2021 — which averages to just under three each day. Most are ordinary and don't cause any major problems.
Southwest Airlines exec offers up explanation for Christmas meltdown
Chief operating officer Andrew Watterson said it 'struggled to keep the operation moving' at 'key airports.'
Release of toxic chemicals from derailed Ohio tanker cars begins
Officials warned the controlled burn would send phosgene and hydrogen chloride into the air. Phosgene is a highly toxic gas that can cause vomiting and breathing trouble and was used as a weapon in World War I.
50-car train derailment causes massive fire, evacuations in Ohio
About 50 cars derailed in East Palestine as a train was carrying a variety of freight from Madison, Illinois, to Conway, Pennsylvania.
Megabus returning to Detroit with expanded transit
Known for its $1 fares for some bus routes, the Megabus is coming back to Detroit with more than a dozen in-state travel options.
Michigan could raise billions from toll network, state study says
Michigan has finished that study has identified 14 highways that could be tolled, which could result in billions of dollars in revenue each year.
Airline execs pushing for more spending, staff after FAA systems failure
Airlines are calling on federal authorities to bolster FAA staff and spending after its technological glitch earlier this week.
Air travel across US thrown into chaos after computer outage
Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Wednesday after a government system that offers safety and other information to pilots broke down, stranding some planes on the ground for hours.
Here's where drivers are stuck in traffic for a whopping 155 hours a year
Three of the five most congested cities in the world are here in the U.S. Did yours make the list?
Several SMART Bus routes not operating Friday due to winter storm; significant delays expected on other routes
Several SMART Bus routes will not operate Friday, while other routes are expected to have significant delays due to a winter storm in Metro Detroit.
Michigan's 5 mph increase in speed limits led to 5% increase in crashes, study finds
Michigan raised its speed limits to 75 mph in some areas of the state in 2017. More crashes soon followed.
Three injured in traffic crash that shut down Miller Road in Dearborn
Miller road at Rotunda will be closed indefinitely as crews work on emergency repairs.
Lyft offering 50% off rides to the polls this Election Day
Lyft is offering 50% off rides to the polls this Election Day.
How to get to Metro Detroit voting polls for free this Election Day
Need help getting to your Metro Detroit polling place this Nov. 8 election? There are a few options for getting to the polls this Election Day.
Amtrak ride from Metro Detroit to Chicago turns into 'nightmare' for passengers
The 19-hour train ride got so bad that many passengers bailed on the Amtrak ride and took an Uber the rest of the way.
Michigan auto supplier developing delivery robots
Birmingham residents will recognize the pizza delivery bot that traverses the streets, servicing orders to people around the city. Many more are now in the works.
Peer-to-peer car sharing Turo gets green light at Detroit Metro
“If you are familiar with house sharing or people renting a room, it’s kind of like that but with cars," he said.
Michigan weighs work zones cameras to catch speeders, slow traffic
Under the new bill, tickets would be mailed to drivers photographed speeding in work zones in Michigan.