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Transportation

From self-driving cars to subways: how transportation — and the related policies — impacts our lives around the world.

Technology
Will Tesla change the world or go out of business? Yes.Will Tesla change the world or go out of business? Yes.
Technology

Scott Galloway and Kara Swisher discuss Tesla on the latest Pivot, plus Tucker Carlson, Fyre Festival and the MAGA teens from Covington Catholic.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Elon Musk’s Boring Company fired five employees just one month after unveiling its first tunnelElon Musk’s Boring Company fired five employees just one month after unveiling its first tunnel
Technology

At the same time, the company is currently hiring for a dozen-plus roles.

By Jason Del Rey
Money
Women travel alone more than men. Here’s why.Women travel alone more than men. Here’s why.
Money

The reason your Instagram feed is filled with globe-trotting women.

By Aditi Shrikant
Money
TSA agents were promised a $500 bonus after working unpaid for weeks. They haven’t received it.TSA agents were promised a $500 bonus after working unpaid for weeks. They haven’t received it.
Money

Some employees have only received a fraction of their expected pay, and some haven’t received any.

By Aditi Shrikant
Money
A guide to air travel during the government shutdownA guide to air travel during the government shutdown
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How flights and security lines are being affected.

By Aditi Shrikant
Technology
Lime, a scooter startup that barely existed two years ago, is now going to be worth $2 billionLime, a scooter startup that barely existed two years ago, is now going to be worth $2 billion
Technology

Lime is expected to take in $400 million in a round financed primarily by its existing investors.

By Theodore Schleifer
Money
Transportation experts see Uber and Lyft as the future. But rural communities still don’t use them.Transportation experts see Uber and Lyft as the future. But rural communities still don’t use them.
Money

Only 19 percent of Americans in rural areas use ride-hailing apps.

By Aditi Shrikant
Money
To build the wall, Trump is sacrificing airport security during the government shutdownTo build the wall, Trump is sacrificing airport security during the government shutdown
Money

Hundreds of TSA agents have called in sick, and airport security officials may have to loosen standards.

By Aditi Shrikant
Technology
Aurora, the hot self-driving startup, will be worth $2 billion after an investment by SequoiaAurora, the hot self-driving startup, will be worth $2 billion after an investment by Sequoia
Technology

Aurora’s appeal is predicated on three well-credentialed founders from Google, Tesla, and Uber.

By Theodore Schleifer
Money
$16,000 first-class seats sold for $675. Errors like these are more common than you’d think.$16,000 first-class seats sold for $675. Errors like these are more common than you’d think.
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The airline quickly addressed the problem but agreed to honor the heavily discounted fares.

By Gaby Del Valle
Money
Should escalators be standing-only? Some cities think so.Should escalators be standing-only? Some cities think so.
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In train stations, at least.

By Aditi Shrikant
Technology
Lyft has eaten into Uber’s U.S. market share, new data suggestsLyft has eaten into Uber’s U.S. market share, new data suggests
Technology

Uber controls the majority of U.S. ride-hailing but Lyft is growing twice as fast. And both plan to go public in early 2019.

By Rani Molla
Money
Could legalizing weed help improve US transportation?Could legalizing weed help improve US transportation?
Money

A new report suggests proceeds from legal marijuana should go toward improving public transit.

By Aditi Shrikant
Technology
Why Lyft had to beat Uber to an IPO filingWhy Lyft had to beat Uber to an IPO filing
Technology

The game theory behind the next phase of an old fight.

By Theodore Schleifer
Transportation
Despite congressional pressure, Amtrak can’t get its story straight on train-boarding rulesDespite congressional pressure, Amtrak can’t get its story straight on train-boarding rules
Transportation

Why you can’t go directly to the platform, not explained.

By Matthew Yglesias
Transportation
HQ2 is a perfect opportunity to massively upgrade the DC area’s commuter railHQ2 is a perfect opportunity to massively upgrade the DC area’s commuter rail
Transportation

Envisioning an S-Bahn for the Chesapeake Bay region.

By Matthew Yglesias
Money
Why air service is so crucial for small citiesWhy air service is so crucial for small cities
Money

As airlines cut small-plane services and consolidate bigger cities, some communities are suffering.

By Aditi Shrikant
Politics
House Democrats must resist Trump’s infrastructure trapHouse Democrats must resist Trump’s infrastructure trap
Politics

A $1 trillion pork bill will cost them even more.

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
Full Q&A: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Recode DecodeFull Q&A: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Recode Decode
Technology

Earlier this year, Musk was working 120-hour weeks to ramp up production of Tesla’s Model 3. Now he’s back to a “manageable” 80-90.

By Eric Johnson
Elon Musk: The Recode interview
Technology

Musk talks about his “excruciating” 2018, fighting with journalists on Twitter, why Tesla won’t build an electric scooter and much more.

By Kara Swisher
Money
Uber and Lyft unveiled new subscription plans. But are they really worth the money?Uber and Lyft unveiled new subscription plans. But are they really worth the money?
Money

Two weeks after Lyft, Uber rolled out its own deal where riders pay a monthly fee for consistently lower fares.

By Aditi Shrikant
Climate
Electric vehicles are going to render the fight over fuel economy standards mootElectric vehicles are going to render the fight over fuel economy standards moot
Climate

The auto industry is headed for revolution, Trump notwithstanding.

By David Roberts
Technology
Bradley Tusk, a political ‘fixer’ for tech companies, has a plan to make voting from your phone a realityBradley Tusk, a political ‘fixer’ for tech companies, has a plan to make voting from your phone a reality
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“It’s the only way to fix democracy,” Tusk says.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Why Airbnb will be worth more than UberWhy Airbnb will be worth more than Uber
Technology

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss Uber’s IPO, Apple CEO Tim Cook’s comments on privacy and more on the latest episode of Pivot.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Eyeing a 2020 run, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti explains how he (or someone else) could beat TrumpEyeing a 2020 run, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti explains how he (or someone else) could beat Trump
Technology

Garcetti isn’t committed to running for president yet — but he’s been thinking a lot about it.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Elon Musk’s summer of bad behavior hasn’t affected Tesla’s sales, but it has hurt its reputationElon Musk’s summer of bad behavior hasn’t affected Tesla’s sales, but it has hurt its reputation
Technology

The new and used market for Teslas is booming.

By Rani Molla
Technology
Bird’s new scooter delivery service could become a clever hack around city regulationBird’s new scooter delivery service could become a clever hack around city regulation
Technology

If Bird can’t leave its scooters anywhere, it can deliver a scooter to your home or office.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Half of U.S. Uber drivers make less than $10 an hour after vehicle expenses, according to a new studyHalf of U.S. Uber drivers make less than $10 an hour after vehicle expenses, according to a new study
Technology

They would make more at an Amazon warehouse.

By Rani Molla
Technology
Elon Musk will step down as Tesla chairman and pay a $20 million fine in SEC settlementElon Musk will step down as Tesla chairman and pay a $20 million fine in SEC settlement
Technology

But the entrepreneur gets to remain CEO of the electric carmaker.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
The SEC is suing Elon Musk for misleading Tesla investors with a tweetThe SEC is suing Elon Musk for misleading Tesla investors with a tweet
Technology

Musk said he had “funding secured” to take Tesla private. That’s not true, says the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Kurt Wagner and Theodore Schleifer
Video
How Janette Sadik-Khan built New York City’s bicycle renaissanceHow Janette Sadik-Khan built New York City’s bicycle renaissance
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A New York City urbanist explains why protected bike lanes are key to building better cities.

By Carlos Waters
Explainers
The electric scooter boom, explainedThe electric scooter boom, explained
Explainers

If cities are serious about sustainability, they should stop standing in the way of the scooter.

By Matthew Yglesias
Uber’s sleek new product? Your safety.
Technology

Uber launched new safety features and CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wants to remind you that no other company has them.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Technology
The bare-knuckle tactics Uber used to get its way with regulators are not going to work for scooter startupsThe bare-knuckle tactics Uber used to get its way with regulators are not going to work for scooter startups
Technology

Cities have the upper hand this time.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Technology
Uber has finally hired a CFO — who has his work cut out for himUber has finally hired a CFO — who has his work cut out for him
Technology

It’s been without one since 2015.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Technology
Uber is investing its growth into its next chapter — including scooters and bikesUber is investing its growth into its next chapter — including scooters and bikes
Technology

The ride-hail company isn’t chasing profitability yet.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Technology
Elon Musk’s Tesla funding wasn’t quite ‘secured’ after allElon Musk’s Tesla funding wasn’t quite ‘secured’ after all
Technology

He says Saudi Arabia has been interested in funding his take-private transaction. That’s different.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Technology
10 charts that sum up 2018 (so far)10 charts that sum up 2018 (so far)
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News cycles come and go, but data is forever.

By Rani Molla
Politics
DC Metro criticized for how it handled white nationalists during Unite the Right 2DC Metro criticized for how it handled white nationalists during Unite the Right 2
Politics

The criticism started when a large police presence and “special” train were seen as rally attendees traveled to DC.

By P.R. Lockhart
Technology
Uber lost in NYC. But here’s the real problem.Uber lost in NYC. But here’s the real problem.
Technology

What city will try heavy-handed regulation next?

By Johana Bhuiyan