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TXDOT: Texans Can Vote Online for New General-Issue License Plate

For the first time in the Lone Star state’s history, Texans can vote online for a new general-issue license plate, says TXDOT.

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China's Traffic system recovering, but faces further trials

China's transportation system is on the road to recovery after being paralyzed by harsh weather, with stranded trains on the move and some expressways and airports back in action.

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Cadillac To Showcase Future Design And Performance Technology

Cadillac extends its ongoing design and technology momentum with tomorrow's debut of the Provoq Concept, a vision for a petroleum-free future of luxury transportation.

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Where and why humans made skates out of animal bones

Archaeological evidence shows that bone skates (skates made of animal bones) are the oldest human powered means of transport, dating back to 3000 BC. Why people started skating on ice and where is not as clear, since ancient remains were found in several locations spread across Central and North Europe.

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NYC Transit Update On Access-A-Ride Job Action

MTA New York City Transit's Paratransit providers were able to accept reservations for approximately 75% of the trips requested on a normal Wednesday. While a normal Wednesday sees in excess of 19,000 trips, today Access-A-Ride booked 14,461 trips.

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Union of German train drivers tries to resolve pay disputes

A German train drivers' union is going to hold new talks with the national railway operator next week in their pay dispute.

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Ford showcases latest clean, Energy-saving technology

Ford Motor Company announced its blueprint for sustainability and highlighted two key technologies, one on the road today, the other for future transportation.

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France braced for crippling transport strike

French commuters face travel chaos late on Tuesday when unions launch a rolling national strike over proposed changes to their pensions, in a fresh test of President Nicolas Sarkozy's ability to carry out his reforms.

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GM Launches Strategy to Support China with Energy, Environmental Challenges

General Motors Corp. Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner announced today a far-reaching collaborative strategy to support the Chinese government’s pursuit of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly transportation that will be based on the principle of “in China, with China, for China.”

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Engineering lab helping ensure safety of Florida's minibuses

Paratransit buses, more commonly known as minibuses, are a fairly common sight on the roads of many American communities. Public transit and social service agencies, among others, often use the 16- to 20-seat vehicles in order to provide access to public transportation to people with disabilities, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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Delhi Transport -Total Chaos

The Delhi roads unsafe for its citizen as it lacks basic traffic facilities to cross and to walk at safe passage is too missing in Rings roads and Outer Ring roads.

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Appear and telent to target the UK transport market

Appear and telent are demonstrating the next generation of mobile enterprise solutions at "Transport Innovation" in Birmingham

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