Greensboro reinforces safety ordinance with new signage
The City of Greensboro installed new signs at busy intersections to help prevent panhandling or loitering in these areas. Advocates for the homeless say the signs are discriminatory.
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The British Government Prepares To Use Army Truck Drivers To Help With Gas Crisis
Motorists roam greater London in search of open gas stations. The government insists the U.K. is not facing a fuel shortage, just a shortage of drivers who can deliver it to the pump.
Uber Drivers Are Not Employees, National Relations Board Rules. Drivers Saw It Coming
While the ruling may be disappointing for drivers, driver groups say they are not daunted. They will continue to pursue policies to regulate working conditions at the state and municipal levels.
Facing A Critical Shortage Of Drivers, The Trucking Industry Is Changing
The trucking industry has faced a shortage of drivers for years, but the problem is compounded now with baby boomer retirements, increased freight demands and a high turnover rate.
Driver's Suicide Highlights 'Race To The Bottom' In Cab Industry, Union Director Says
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Bhairavi Desai, executive director of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, about a driver's suicide and the financial challenges drivers face in a changing economy.
Self-Driving Cars Raise Questions About Who Carries Insurance
Currently, insurance rates are calculated based on drivers' claims histories and driving records. Driverless cars are expected to shift the liability toward carmakers. But it won't happen all at once.
Regulators Recall Another 5 Million Vehicles Due To Faulty Air Bags
The latest death linked to Takata air bags was the ninth in the U.S. and the tenth worldwide. It involved the crash of a Ford Ranger. Other brands being recalled include Volkswagen and Audi.
Trucking Shortage: Drivers Aren't Always In It For The Long Haul
The U.S. has a chronic shortage of truck drivers — by one estimate, the trucking industry is short almost 50,000 drivers. If that number doubles as predicted, shipping disruptions will ensue.
NC's Operation Firecracker in Full Gear
As people make Fourth of July celebration plans, state law enforcement officers want them to include road safety.