Transportation news and trends

Lyft Offers Drivers Additional Cash Back Amid Rising Gas Prices
Ridesharing // March 25, 2026

Lyft has announced a 60-day program designed to provide relief to Lyft drivers who are facing rising gas prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Wheely Expands On-Demand Chauffeur Service to New York City
Transportation // March 23, 2026

Wheely, a luxury services company that provides chauffeuring and concierge services through its app, has expanded to New York City, according to its website. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Open-Loop Systems Help Modernize Transit Payments
Transportation // February 23, 2026

Transit systems around the world are moving away from cash and paper tickets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Holiday Shipping Peak Could Be ‘Virtually Nonexistent’ Amid Tariffs
Economy // November 20, 2025

The impact of U.S. tariffs continues to rock the logistics and transportation industries, CNBC reported Thursday (Nov. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Open-Loop Systems Help Modernize Transit Payments

February 23, 2026
Transit systems around the world are moving away from cash and paper tickets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Mobile Accounts for 59% of Long-Distance Travel Bookings

October 14, 2025
When it comes to travel, Generation Z consumers and baby boomers, two groups at opposite ends of the digital age spectrum, are behaving more alike than anyone expected. Get the...

Nearly All Truckers Want Instant Payouts to Cover On-the-Road Expenses

July 02, 2025
The wheels of commerce in the trucking and transportation industry are increasingly turning on the speed of payments, a shift driven by operational needs and drivers themselves. Get the Full...

Ryder’s Quiet Logistics Arm Now Drives Half Its Revenue

May 22, 2025
Not long ago, supply chain management was viewed as the silent, dusty backbone of commerce. Essential, yes, but hardly worthy of mainstream attention. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Quick Reads
USPS Proposes Surcharge on Packages to Cover Rising Transportation Costs

March 25, 2026
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has proposed adding a surcharge for fuel and other transportation costs to some of its products for shipping packages. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

Lyft Offers Drivers Additional Cash Back Amid Rising Gas Prices

March 25, 2026
Lyft has announced a 60-day program designed to provide relief to Lyft drivers who are facing rising gas prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Wheely Expands On-Demand Chauffeur Service to New York City

March 23, 2026
Wheely, a luxury services company that provides chauffeuring and concierge services through its app, has expanded to New York City, according to its website. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Holiday Shipping Peak Could Be ‘Virtually Nonexistent’ Amid Tariffs

November 20, 2025
The impact of U.S. tariffs continues to rock the logistics and transportation industries, CNBC reported Thursday (Nov. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...