California DMV places Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ under review
California’s DMV is reviewing whether Tesla is violating a state regulation by advertising its vehicles as being fully autonomous without meeting the legal definition of self-driving. The probe comes amid several high-profile crashes nationwide — including a fatal wreck in California — involving Autopilot in recent weeks.
More METRO services to resume on Friday
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County has announced that additional services will resume on Friday following the winter storm that impacted the Houston area.
Houston METRO COVID-19 cases doubled from November to now
More than 200 Houston METRO Transit workers have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of November.
US investigates fire reports in Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles
The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle can catch fire.
Texas ranks number one for train collisions, practice train safety
A new report shows that Texas ranks highest for the number of train collisions in the country.
METRO to temporarily suspend operations due to severe weather
METRO took precaution after Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner's and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's requests that residents stay off the roads while Beta moves through the region.
Man claims two METRO officers’ actions left him with severe burns
Two Houston METRO officers have been accused of keeping a man restrained for a long time in the Houston heat, causing him severe burns.
Austin first city to allow parking payment through Google Maps
Austin Transportation says that it is continuing to improve the ease of access to curb space for residents and visitors to quickly access services and business, making the City of Austin the first city in which drivers have the option to pay for parking directly within Google Maps.
More drivers looking to unload car leases
Maybe you leased an expensive car before the crisis began, but you can't afford it anymore. Most leases will let you transfer the lease to someone else so that you don't have to keep paying it.
TxDOT begins motorcycle safety awareness campaign
TxDOT says that on average, one motorcyclist dies in a crash on Texas roads every day.
Houston METRO to resume collecting fares on Sunday
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County announced Thursday that they will resume collecting fares starting on Sunday.
Several METRO employees test positive for COVID-19
Those who tested positive included two bus operators, a First Transit contract driver for METROLift, and a fare inspector.
Texas transit providers to receive $14.8 million from CARES Act
The recipients will use the awards to support transit operating, administrative and preventative maintenance costs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speeding and traffic violations up despite clearer roads
Houston-area drivers are speeding significantly more during COVID-19 pandemic and officials say the problem is only getting worse.
METRO employee tests positive for COVID-19
METRO is working with public health officials so they can identify and notify any employees who may have been in close contact with the employee.
METRO confirms two new COVID-19 cases
METRO will contact riders who were on that vehicle within 14 days of the time frame in which that contractor last worked.
Two METRO employees test positive for COVID-19
A METRO bus operator and a METROLift dispatcher have tested positive for coronavirus.
METRO suspends fare collection as Coronavirus COVID-19 spreads, among other changes
METRO is making many changes to operations to keep riders safe during the coronavirus outbreak.
Houston to Dallas in 90 minutes, will the bullet train ever happen?
It's been talked about for years, and one day you could hop on a bullet train in Houston and get off in Dallas, just 90 minutes later
Houston leads nation in traffic accidents, What's Your Point?
The What's your Point panel talks about results of a recent road safety study and Houston traffic