Snow. Freeze. Thaw. Repeat. This has largely been the weather pattern over the past few weeks. And this is the pattern that’s a perfect storm for producing a “bumper crop of potholes,” experts say.
Transportation
Following Surge Pricing Outcry, Uber Lower Its Rates
On-demand car service Uber has recently drawn a lot of customer ire for its surge pricing model, which jacks up the rates of rides hailed through its mobile app during high-demand situations like blizzards or New Year’s Eve.
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Christie’s Traffic Jam May Have Cost Millions
Hundreds of thousands of productivity hours lost
Uber CEO on Surge Pricing: Get Used to It
Travis Kalanick says his company’s model is ‘dynamic pricing’ in ground transportation, something never seen before
Gas Prices Will Fall in 2014. But You May Pay More at the Pump Anyway
Analysts expect gas prices to decrease or remain mostly flat not only in 2014, but for years to come. Nonetheless, drivers in some states will see higher prices at the pump, starting January 1.
Why the Era of High Gas Prices Is Supposedly Ending
A federal report released this week forecasts that U.S. production of oil and natural gas will increase for decades to come. At the same time, all signs indicate per capita energy usage—especially in terms of fossil …
Delta, JetBlue Say Phone Calls Won’t Be Allowed on Flights
Regardless of what federal regulators say, calls will be a no-no
Why Politicians Keep Jacking Up Taxes on Travelers
Politicians are addicted to taxes that they swear aren’t really taxes—not ones paid by locals anyway.
Cruise Industry’s Mysterious ‘Man Overboard’ Problem
It appears as if the number of cruise-ship passengers who jump, fall or otherwise end up in the ocean is regularly underreported. Perhaps four times as many passengers as official reports would lead the public to believe actually …
The Fee-Crazed Airline Travelers Love to Hate Keeps Piling Up Profits
Simple Secret to America’s Most Loved Companies
There’s nothing complicated about the results of a new study: Consumers prefer brands featuring products, services, pricing, and other policies that they can actually understand.
For the First Time Since WWII, Bikes Outsell Cars in Europe
The big flip in transportation coincides with a big dip in household wealth