Department of Transportation

Transportation Department Investigates Airlines’ Rewards Programs
Transportation Department Investigates Airlines’ Rewards Programs
December 21, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

The U.S. Department of Transportation is reportedly closely examining the frequent flyer programs of major U.S. airlines, aiming to identify potential deceptive or unfair practices...

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Flock Freight Offers to Assist White House Supply Chain Efforts
Flock Freight Offers to Assist White House Supply Chain Efforts
November 29, 2023  |  Supply Chain

FreightTech company Flock Freight has released an open letter addressed to Biden administration officials that offers the company’s help in optimizing the nation’s supply chains....

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Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Watch Upgrade to Expand Health Monitoring
Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Watch Upgrade to Expand Health Monitoring
June 10, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Apple’s watch will incorporate improvements to its health applications. Plus, the Bank of England (BoE) tests some of the country’s...

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National Electric Vehicle Charging Buildout Shocked Into Reality as Stations Seek Price Model
National Electric Vehicle Charging Buildout Shocked Into Reality as Stations Seek Price Model
February 10, 2022  |  Technology

Many Americans will get a charge out of news breaking Thursday (Feb. 10) that the U.S. departments of Transportation and Energy are handing out $5...

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US Looks To Loosen Restraints On NY-London Travel
US Looks To Loosen Restraints On NY-London Travel
October 11, 2020  |  Travel Payments

U.S. officials with the Department of Transportation and Homeland Security are aiming to open up travel between New York and London by the holidays as...

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Road Tech That Can Alert Drivers To Hazards, Congestion In Testing
Road Tech That Can Alert Drivers To Hazards, Congestion In Testing
July 19, 2020  |  Internet of Things

Utah officials estimate that new vehicle-to-everything, or V2X, technology could reduce the severity of traffic crashes by 80 percent, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports....

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Today In Payments: New Research Shows 100K+ SMBs Won’t Recover; Uber, Grubhub Combo Would Create Delivery Giant
Today In Payments: New Research Shows 100K+ SMBs Won’t Recover; Uber, Grubhub Combo Would Create...
May 13, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, new research shows that more than 100,000 SMBs will fold due to the pandemic, and Uber has reportedly made an offer...

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Traveler Complaints Prompt DOT To Remind Airlines Of Refund Rules
Traveler Complaints Prompt DOT To Remind Airlines Of Refund Rules
May 12, 2020  |  Travel Payments

As thousands of complaints about airlines flood the Department of Transportation (DOT), the department is issuing a warning to airlines: Don’t renege on obligations. According...

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Former GM Chief Says Ditch Vehicle Ownership For Ridesharing
Former GM Chief Says Ditch Vehicle Ownership For Ridesharing
December 12, 2019  |  Subscription Commerce

What was once a radical idea is seeming much less radical these days, and thanks has to go to modern payments and commerce, among other...

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