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Transportation

Waiting for the next wave of snow

Waiting for the next wave of snow

Winter storm warnings and blizzard warnings coming Sunday. Some areas of the state could see up to 12 inches of snow.
by MPR News Staff

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As Uber, Lyft departure looms, taxi CEO says industry is 'very good at pivoting'

As Uber, Lyft departure looms, taxi CEO says industry is 'very good at pivoting'

If Uber and Lyft make good on their threat to stop service in the Twin Cities by May 1, it could mean a boom in business for the taxi industry. But there are far fewer taxis now since ridesharing entered the market about a decade ago.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Uber and Lyft make threats to leave Minneapolis. Could taxis fill the gap in their wake?

Uber and Lyft make threats to leave Minneapolis. Could taxis fill the gap in their wake?

The number of taxis licensed in the city of Minneapolis has dropped precipitously in this age of Uber and Lyft. Could taxis make a comeback in a future without rideshares services?
by Tom Crann and Lukas Levin

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Minneapolis Uber, Lyft driver pay ordinance may face reconsideration vote next month

Minneapolis Uber, Lyft driver pay ordinance may face reconsideration vote next month

A Minneapolis City Council member is expected to introduce a notice that could lead to reconsideration of the city’s new rideshare driver ordinance when the council meets Thursday. Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft have warned they would leave the state if the ordinance in its current form takes effect May 1.
by MPR News Staff

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Historic covered bridges are under threat by truck drivers relying on GPS meant for cars

Historic covered bridges are under threat by truck drivers relying on GPS meant for cars

One of Vermont’s historic covered bridges is under threat from modern technology. Box truck drivers relying on GPS designed for cars continually crash through Lyndon’s 140-year-old Miller’s Run bridge.
by The Associated Press

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How bad is Boeing's 2024 so far? Here's a timeline

How bad is Boeing's 2024 so far? Here's a timeline

The aircraft-maker has faced renewed scrutiny this year, mostly going back to an incident when a rear door plug tore off a 737 Max 9. Things have compounded from there.
by Bill Chappell

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