Biden administration unveils plan for electric vehicle charging station network

The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.

Demonstrators gather to protest expansion project in downtown Houston
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A group of community organizations and leaders are rallying against the controversial project to expand i45 in downtown Houston. They say TxDOT's recent survey asking for public input on the project doesn't give Houstonians much choice.

Texas bullet train group inks deal with Milan design firm

Webuild, based in Milan, will oversee heavy construction of the planned 236-mile (380-kilometer) project for developer Texas Central, the companies said in a news release.

METRO is hiring and offering some serious job incentives!
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Houston METRO is looking for bus drivers and mechanics and are offering some serious incentives. We hear from METRO Spokesperson, for Laura Whitley, for more details!

California DMV places Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ under review

California’s DMV is reviewing whether Tesla is violating a state regulation by advertising its vehicles as being fully autonomous without meeting the legal definition of self-driving. The probe comes amid several high-profile crashes nationwide — including a fatal wreck in California — involving Autopilot in recent weeks.

More METRO services to resume on Friday

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County has announced that additional services will resume on Friday following the winter storm that impacted the Houston area. 

Houston METRO COVID-19 cases doubled from November to now

More than 200 Houston METRO Transit workers have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of November.

US investigates fire reports in Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles

The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle can catch fire.

METRO to temporarily suspend operations due to severe weather

METRO took precaution after Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner's and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's requests that residents stay off the roads while Beta moves through the region. 

Man claims two METRO officers’ actions left him with severe burns

Two Houston METRO officers have been accused of keeping a man restrained for a long time in the Houston heat, causing him severe burns.

Austin first city to allow parking payment through Google Maps

Austin Transportation says that it is continuing to improve the ease of access to curb space for residents and visitors to quickly access services and business, making the City of Austin the first city in which drivers have the option to pay for parking directly within Google Maps.

More drivers looking to unload car leases

Maybe you leased an expensive car before the crisis began, but you can't afford it anymore. Most leases will let you transfer the lease to someone else so that you don't have to keep paying it.

Houston METRO to resume collecting fares on Sunday

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County announced Thursday that they will resume collecting fares starting on Sunday. 

Several METRO employees test positive for COVID-19

Those who tested positive included two bus operators, a First Transit contract driver for METROLift, and a fare inspector.

Texas transit providers to receive $14.8 million from CARES Act

The recipients will use the awards to support transit operating, administrative and preventative maintenance costs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Speeding and traffic violations up despite clearer roads

Houston-area drivers are speeding significantly more during COVID-19 pandemic and officials say the problem is only getting worse.