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NHTSA Finalizes Rule Requiring Rear Seatbelt Warnings in New Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a rule requiring rear seatbelt warnings in all new U.S. passenger vehicles starting September 2027, projected to save 50 lives and prevent 500 injuries yearly, addressing lower rear seatbelt usage rates compared to front seats.
NHTSA Finalizes Rule Requiring Rear Seatbelt Warnings in New Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a rule requiring rear seatbelt warnings in all new U.S. passenger vehicles starting September 2027, projected to save 50 lives and prevent 500 injuries yearly, addressing lower rear seatbelt usage rates compared to front seats.
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36% Bias Score
Schleswig-Holstein Completes Germany's First Large-Scale Battery Train Network
Germany's Schleswig-Holstein region completed its nationwide battery-powered train network on December 17th, 2023, replacing diesel trains with 55 electric ones on approximately 460 kilometers of track, saving 10 million liters of diesel and 26,000 tons of CO2 annually.
Schleswig-Holstein Completes Germany's First Large-Scale Battery Train Network
Germany's Schleswig-Holstein region completed its nationwide battery-powered train network on December 17th, 2023, replacing diesel trains with 55 electric ones on approximately 460 kilometers of track, saving 10 million liters of diesel and 26,000 tons of CO2 annually.
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44% Bias Score
Chicago Parent Launches Carpool Service Amid School Bus Shortages
Ismael El-Amin created Piggyback Network, a ride-sharing service for parents transporting children to school, in response to decreasing school bus services in Chicago and other areas; the service, costing 80 cents per mile and using credits for driver compensation, has arranged hundreds of rides in ...
Chicago Parent Launches Carpool Service Amid School Bus Shortages
Ismael El-Amin created Piggyback Network, a ride-sharing service for parents transporting children to school, in response to decreasing school bus services in Chicago and other areas; the service, costing 80 cents per mile and using credits for driver compensation, has arranged hundreds of rides in ...
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24% Bias Score
Deutsche Bahn Improves Punctuality and Efficiency with AI
Deutsche Bahn uses AI for predictive maintenance (reducing inspection time from hours to seconds), vegetation management (preventing tree-related delays), and real-time travel updates in the DB Navigator app, improving punctuality and passenger experience.
Deutsche Bahn Improves Punctuality and Efficiency with AI
Deutsche Bahn uses AI for predictive maintenance (reducing inspection time from hours to seconds), vegetation management (preventing tree-related delays), and real-time travel updates in the DB Navigator app, improving punctuality and passenger experience.
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24% Bias Score
DOT mandates improved airline treatment of disabled passengers
The Department of Transportation is implementing new rules effective January 16, 2025, to improve the treatment of airline passengers with disabilities, particularly those using wheelchairs, mandating staff training and improved handling of mobility devices to address a 1% damage or loss rate.
DOT mandates improved airline treatment of disabled passengers
The Department of Transportation is implementing new rules effective January 16, 2025, to improve the treatment of airline passengers with disabilities, particularly those using wheelchairs, mandating staff training and improved handling of mobility devices to address a 1% damage or loss rate.
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Baden-Württemberg Storm Damage: \$65 Million in Transportation Losses
Heavy rains and flooding in Baden-Württemberg, Germany from May 30 to June 11, 2024 caused almost \$65 million in damage to state roads, bridges, and railways; damage to federal railway lines is unknown; an additional \$25 million aid package was activated.
Baden-Württemberg Storm Damage: \$65 Million in Transportation Losses
Heavy rains and flooding in Baden-Württemberg, Germany from May 30 to June 11, 2024 caused almost \$65 million in damage to state roads, bridges, and railways; damage to federal railway lines is unknown; an additional \$25 million aid package was activated.
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24% Bias Score
Visa-Free Policy Boosts South Korean Tourism to Zhangjiajie by 108%
China's visa-free policy for South Korean tourists, implemented on November 8th, has resulted in a 108 percent year-on-year increase in South Korean visitors to Zhangjiajie between November 9th and December 4th, reaching nearly 27,000; online bookings from South Korea to China also surged by over 15...
Visa-Free Policy Boosts South Korean Tourism to Zhangjiajie by 108%
China's visa-free policy for South Korean tourists, implemented on November 8th, has resulted in a 108 percent year-on-year increase in South Korean visitors to Zhangjiajie between November 9th and December 4th, reaching nearly 27,000; online bookings from South Korea to China also surged by over 15...
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44% Bias Score
Sustainable Shipping Takes Sail: Wind-Powered Cargo Ship and Electric Ferry Lead the Way
Grain de Sail's innovative cargo sailboat, powered by wind and solar energy, successfully transports 50 tons of goods across the Atlantic, showcasing a sustainable and economically viable alternative to traditional fuel-powered ships; meanwhile, Norway's fully electric high-speed ferry, Medstraum, d...
Sustainable Shipping Takes Sail: Wind-Powered Cargo Ship and Electric Ferry Lead the Way
Grain de Sail's innovative cargo sailboat, powered by wind and solar energy, successfully transports 50 tons of goods across the Atlantic, showcasing a sustainable and economically viable alternative to traditional fuel-powered ships; meanwhile, Norway's fully electric high-speed ferry, Medstraum, d...
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52% Bias Score
Private Carpools Fill School Bus Gaps Amidst Driver Shortages
Due to declining school bus service, caused by driver shortages and budget cuts, private companies like Piggyback Network, HopSkipDrive, and Kango are providing alternative transportation solutions for students, connecting parents for carpools or contracting with school districts, but raising concer...
Private Carpools Fill School Bus Gaps Amidst Driver Shortages
Due to declining school bus service, caused by driver shortages and budget cuts, private companies like Piggyback Network, HopSkipDrive, and Kango are providing alternative transportation solutions for students, connecting parents for carpools or contracting with school districts, but raising concer...
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36% Bias Score
Winter Storm Prompts Warnings, Highlights Need for Driver Preparedness
A major winter storm is affecting much of the U.S., prompting warnings to stay home. Drivers should prepare emergency kits with blankets, food, water, and chargers; the I-95 traffic jam in January highlights the dangers of ignoring weather warnings and being unprepared.
Winter Storm Prompts Warnings, Highlights Need for Driver Preparedness
A major winter storm is affecting much of the U.S., prompting warnings to stay home. Drivers should prepare emergency kits with blankets, food, water, and chargers; the I-95 traffic jam in January highlights the dangers of ignoring weather warnings and being unprepared.
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40% Bias Score
ScotRail Faces Widespread Service Cancellations Due to Driver Shortage After Pay Rise
A 4.5% pay rise awarded to ScotRail drivers in September, backdated to April, caused widespread service cancellations during the Christmas period due to a shortage of drivers willing to work overtime, despite ScotRail's plan to recruit 160 drivers annually.
ScotRail Faces Widespread Service Cancellations Due to Driver Shortage After Pay Rise
A 4.5% pay rise awarded to ScotRail drivers in September, backdated to April, caused widespread service cancellations during the Christmas period due to a shortage of drivers willing to work overtime, despite ScotRail's plan to recruit 160 drivers annually.
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40% Bias Score
New Direct High-Speed Rail Link Connects Berlin and Paris
A new direct high-speed train service between Berlin and Paris launched on Monday, offering a daily connection with a travel time of slightly over eight hours and four stops, including Strasbourg, aiming to provide a faster and more environmentally friendly alternative to air travel.
New Direct High-Speed Rail Link Connects Berlin and Paris
A new direct high-speed train service between Berlin and Paris launched on Monday, offering a daily connection with a travel time of slightly over eight hours and four stops, including Strasbourg, aiming to provide a faster and more environmentally friendly alternative to air travel.
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48% Bias Score
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