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17,000 extra SIM cards of subscribers beyond 9 connections deactivated in Bihar and Jharkhand

17,000 of the 21,800 SIM cards found to be issued in excess of the permissible limit of nine mobile connections for one subscriber were deactivated in Bihar and Jharkhand in April and May so far, an official said on May 28.

The Hindu

Formula Cura brake review – reliable two-piston stoppers

Can Formula’s light, powerful, feel rich and affordable Cura brake challenge bigger brands as the best all-round mountain bike brake?

Bike Perfect

NHTSA Proposes Stricter Pedestrian Protection Crashworthiness Tests

It's time to protect the most vulnerable road users.

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About 55,000 fake SIM subscriptions detected in A.P. and Telangana under Sanchar Saathi initiative, says DoT official

Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition technology has been used to detect the subscriptions obtained through forged documents from 14,000 points of sale, says DoT Deputy Director General Varaprasad

The Hindu

Gear Review: HJC i50 Off-Road Helmet

A review of the ECE 22.05 HJC i50 may be long overdue, but it’s still a pretty solid dirt lid all things considered.

RideApart

Senate markup highlights tension in rail safety talks - Roll Call

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee voted 16-11 to advance a bill aimed at improving rail safety.

Roll Call

Telecom Dept. deactivates 2.25 lakh mobile numbers in Bihar and Jharkhand

Telecom Dept. deactivates 2.25 lakh mobile numbers in Bihar and Jharkhand as majority of the SIM cards were allegedly procured through forged documents.

The Hindu

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Biden Proposes New Rule to Help When Flights Get Canceled or Delayed

President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg proposed new rules to require airlines pay passengers when flights are canceled or delayed.

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Biden administration drafting airline passenger protection rules - Roll Call

The Biden administration wants to ensure passengers are compensated for flight delays and cancellations caused by airlines.

Roll Call

US truck drivers push for better working conditions: ‘We’ve lost our patience’

Drivers call for federal action to address what they say are decreasing pay and rampant fraud

The Guardian - US

What Biden’s proposed ‘junk fee’ bill would mean for travelers

In February, President Joe Biden called for a Junk Fee Prevention Act to remove unfair and costly fees found throughout various industries, including airlines. The president called on Congress to, among other things, ban airline fees for family members to sit with their young children.

Tribune News Service

NYC aims to curb neighborhood truck traffic with new delivery distribution centers

NEW YORK — New distribution centers aimed at curbing delivery truck traffic on New York City’s residential streets will open later this year, the Department of Transportation announced Thursday.

Tribune News Service

Ways sought to lure big-spending Muslim tourists

PHUKET: The Department of Tourism (DoT) plans to promote Thailand as a friendly destination for Muslim tourists.

Bangkok Post

Brickbat: No. 42

The New York City Department of Transportation botched a sign for the Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. The sign spells the baseball player's name "Jakie Robinson." "This spelling mistake is absurd," City Councilman Robert Holden said. "You don't have a few eyes looking at these signs? DOT is a mess.

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Airline fined $225,000 after leaving passengers stranded on plane for over four hours

Passengers called 911 for assistance

The Guardian - US

New Utah oil railroad by Colorado River raises health and climate fears

Railway is forecast to quadruple crude oil production in the Uinta Basin and will damage Biden’s climate credentials, campaigners say

Tribune News Service

JetBlue-Spirit deal faces DOJ antitrust suit this week

The Justice Department and Department of Transportation are expected to take action as soon as Tuesday to block JetBlue Airways Corp.’s $3.8 billion takeover of Spirit Airlines Inc., according to people familiar with the case.

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The $1 billion push to remove highways dividing communities

Highways can divide neighborhoods and cut residents off from economic opportunity.

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Senate gets bipartisan rail safety bill after Ohio derailment - Roll Call

Bipartisan legislation that would establish new safety requirements for trains carrying hazardous materials was introduced Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

Bronx residents frustrated by stalled progress on Fordham Plaza revitalization

NEW YORK — A grand plan to revitalize Fordham Plaza in the Bronx has fallen far short of the community’s expectations, with vacant kiosks and retail space now creating a barren landscape instead of the promised vibrant gathering space.

Tribune News Service

House Republicans probe Buttigieg response to Ohio train crash

House Republicans are probing the Transportation Department’s handling of the Norfolk Southern Corp. chemical train derailment earlier this month that released a toxic soup of chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio.

Al Jazeera

Biden orders door-to-door visits after toxic US train derailment

Republicans and Democrats have traded barbs over the rail derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which led to evacuations.

The Independent UK

After Ohio train wreck, Biden orders door-to-door checks

President Joe Biden has directed federal agencies to go door-to-door in East Palestine, Ohio, to check on families affected by the toxic train derailment that has morphed into a political controversy

Roll Call

Federal safety board releases initial report on Ohio derailment - Roll Call

NTSB says a number of factors may have contributed, including the possibility that the crew ignored warnings about overheated wheel bearings.

WEKU

Buttigieg calls for stronger railroad safety rules after East Palestine disaster

The transportation secretary wants stricter regulations on freight trains hauling toxic or volatile chemicals, and is calling on Congress to "untie" the DOT's hands for implementing safety measures.

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