Haitians are struggling with rising oil prices due to the conflict in Iran. The government recently increased fuel prices, leading to higher transportation costs and worsening food insecurity. Nearly half of Haiti's population faces acute food insecurity, and gang violence is making the situation worse by disrupting supply chains. Many Haitians, like factory worker Alexandre Joseph, can no longer afford basic necessities. The United Nations warns that the humanitarian crisis is deepening, with more needs and fewer resources. Protests have erupted, and experts fear the situation will lead to more violence and suffering.
Long security lines at airports are driving people crazy as Congress and President Donald Trump try to work out a budget stalemate. Some travelers are seeking out alternative ways of getting where they need to go. And one option is the train. Railroads are among the country's oldest methods of long-distance transportation. A train trip is still longer, but what you don't find at the station are standstill lines, Transportation Security Administration agents or stand-in immigration officers. Sometimes modern conveniences such as jet travel aren't all that convenient.
Officials say a school bus crash in west Tennessee has killed two students and injured at least seven other people. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says the crash involved a Tennessee Department of Transportation dump truck, a Chevrolet Trailblazer and the school bus. The crash happened at about noon Friday on Highway 70 in Carroll County. Officials say the school bus was carrying students and employees from Kenwood Middle School in Clarksville for a field trip to Jackson, Tennessee. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The school’s principal, Karen Miller, said counselors will be available starting Monday.
Carroll County High School rolled out a new transportation and logistics learning pathway called CATALYST.
TARC is redesigning its network to address major financial issues and has been seeking input from the community to help decide what changes to make.
The board voted to lower its tax rate on Tuesday, however, Jefferson County Public Schools will still make more money.
A vote on restoring routes is not expected at Tuesday's meeting, as the recommended motion is to, "receive an update regarding the current state of Transportation within Jefferson County Public Schools."
Voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation is a supplier of roll formed metal, which services industries like aerospace, construction, material handling, off-highway, office furniture, solar, and transportation.
It's been one year since some students didn't get home until nearly 10 p.m. on the first day of school, canceling class for two days so the district could work out the issues.
Nearly 100,000 students are set for the first day of school at Jefferson County Public Schools on Thursday.