The triumphs of international transportation have been turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. The dangers of traveling close to masses of other people on airplanes, cruise ships, trains, and other public transport may outweigh the convenience as long as the coronavirus is part of our lives. Read more about how to use public transportation safely and protect your rights.
Autonomous trucks are now operating on Texas highways—and they’re raising questions about road safety, liability, and what this means for everyday drivers. They’re no longer just experimental—they’re now moving commercial freight between Texas cities with no human driver behind the wheel. While tech companies promise…
This year’s recent slate of airplane accidents has everyone on edge about flying. On February 17, a Delta Airlines flight crash-landed upside down in Toronto. Twenty-one of the 67 passengers were hospitalized. On January 29, a tragic collision between a military helicopter and an American…
The roads in Texas and across the country are becoming more dangerous every year, especially for pedestrians. A new study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety revealed that pedestrian traffic fatalities have increased by more than 80 percent over the past 15 years.…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the company’s new robotaxis in October 2024, detailing his plans to bring driverless ride-hailing services to Texas and California in 2025. The flashy event revealed the “Cybercab,” a fully autonomous two-door, two-seater vehicle without pedals or a steering wheel that…
At a Texas Senate Transportation Committee meeting in September 2024, committee members made it clear they want to continue supporting the autonomous vehicle (AV) industry. The industry has grown by leaps and bounds in the last seven years in Texas, but senators signaled they are…
On August 5, a woman was hit by a Dallas police cruiser as she was attempting to cross a six-lane intersection with no crosswalk, at Elam Road and Cedarcliff Drive. She died the next day from injuries sustained during the incident. Two weeks later, Dallas…
Every day, lives are torn apart by drivers who get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In 2022 alone, drunk driving killed 1,162 people in Texas. Statistics show a troubling pattern — while drunk driving deaths are on the rise,…
Millions of packages are shipped in the U.S. every day. FedEx alone moves 14.5 million packages daily, while UPS delivered 22.3 million daily in 2023. These shipments help consumers access everyday necessities and make life more convenient — you can get essentials delivered without leaving…
Over 230 million Americans use Amazon, generating a staggering $1.4 billion in sales daily for the company. One of the retailer’s most alluring aspects is its efficiency. In some markets, a product only takes a few hours to arrive on your doorstep after you order…
In seven years, one in 10 cars on the road are expected to be driverless. Companies are testing these vehicles en masse around the country, and Texas has become one of the leading states for autonomous vehicles. The autonomous vehicle market is quickly growing, but…
