Waymo, Zoox self-driving cars under federal investigation following reported traffic violations, collisions
Both Waymo and Zoox autonomous ride-hailing vehicles are under federal investigation for causing crashes and disobeying traffic laws, the NHTSA announced.
Whistleblower testifies Boeing is producing defective planes, says he's received physical threats
Whistleblower Sam Salehpour, a quality engineer at Boeing, testified to the Senate that the airplane manufacturer has put out defective aircraft and ignored his warnings.
Transportation safety probe launched into 'self-driving' electric Ford Mustang behind fatal accident in Texas
Highway safety regulators are launching an investigation into a fatal crash on a highway near San Antonio that may be related to a Mustang's automated driving feature.
Passengers describe nightmare flight, people 'bounced off the roof,' turbulence 'felt like an earthquake'
Passengers described scenes of shock and horror when an LATAM Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane suddenly lost altitude midair, dropping suddenly and injuring dozens on board.
United exec says COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to Boeing's problems
United Airlines Executive Vice President Finance Gerry Laderman spoke about Boeing's recent troubles at the Airline Economics conference in Dublin.
Boeing president speaks out as Alaska Airlines resumes 737 MAX 9 service
Stan Deal, president of Boeing Commercial Airlines, vowed the company would make things right after the plug door blew of a 737 MAX 9 plane in mid-flight.
Plane taking off from Dulles airport makes emergency landing on highway
A small plane that took off from Dulles International Airport in Virginia was forced to make an emergency landing on the Loudoun County Parkway.
FAA will keep Boeing 737 MAX 9 grounded until ‘extensive inspection and maintenance is conducted'
The FAA announced Friday that it plans to keep the Boeing 737 MAX 9 grounded until "extensive inspection and maintenance is conducted" and the data is reviewed.
Conoco gas station in Camden, NJ, may have sold gas tainted with floodwater, officials say
A Conoco gas station in Camden, New Jersey, may have sold gas tainted by floodwater to customers, causing at least 26 vehicles to malfunction, officials say.
US airlines cancel more than 1,800 flights as massive winter storm slams Midwest
U.S. airlines have canceled at least 1,800 flights as dangerous winter weather is forecast to slam the Midwest and Plains this weekend.
Buttigieg says no timeline on Boeing 737 Max return after Alaska Air incident
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg declined to put a timeline on the return of Boeing’s 737-9 Max aircraft to service, instead reiterating the importance of ensuring safety.
Aviation and mental health: Is real change on the horizon?
The FAA has created a committee to focus on breaking down barriers to getting mental health help in the aviation industry, but some are concerned it won't lead to real change.
Uber driver accused of forcibly undressing, inappropriately touching female customer in back seat
An Uber driver in Florida has been arrested after allegedly attacking a female passenger in the back of his car during a ride on Nov. 1, 2023. The woman was able to get away.
GM has at least 20M vehicles built with possible dangerous airbag part: report
GM reportedly has at least 20 million vehicles built with an airbag part that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says is potentially dangerous.
Tech-savvy thieves using Bluetooth to decide which cars are worth breaking into
The Livermore Police Department in California warned residents that tech-savvy thieves are searching for active Bluetooth devices that are left in cars as a rising "crime trend."
Congress must fight for train safety and not get railroaded by unions
Congress must fight for train safety and not get railroaded by unions. Democrats are battling for more jobs, not to improve train safety for riders and communities.
Uber exec says new teen feature is safe while some raise safety concerns
Uber launches new teen feature with safety measures in place, but some child safety advocates are still concerned about the potential for predators to reach the impressionable age group.
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg highlights 'real concern' over Tesla's Autopilot feature amid probe
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Tuesday the government holds "real concern" over how drivers interact with Tesla's Autopilot feature, which he emphasized does not let drivers be inactive behind the wheel
Rail safety bill to be heard before Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday
The Railway Safety Act of 2023 could pass through the Senate Commerce Committee this week but not everyone is happy about some of the provisions in the bill.
BMW issues 'do not drive' warning for older models with recalled airbags that may explode
BMW has issued a "Do Not Drive" order for 90,000 of its 2000-2006 model vehicles due to defective Takata-made airbags that may explode during an accident.