America’s “great resignation” shows no signs of stopping as we enter the new year. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that “a record 4.5 million Americans voluntarily left their jobs in November,” CNN’s Anneken Tappe reported. Based on the newly released data from the government employment tracker, this…
Tag: Transportation
Ride-Share Giant Uber Charged With Allegedly Forcing Disabled Users To Pay Higher Fees
The Department of Justice has hit San Francisco ride-share giant Uber with a new lawsuit, alleging the added fees it charges disabled passengers to get in or out of a vehicle is a form of illegal discrimination. Corky Siemaszko of NBC News reported that “the Department of Justice sued Uber…
Southwest Airlines Flight Crew Accused of Racially Profiling White Mother and Her Black Daughter
It’s been a rough few weeks for Southwest Airlines. The bad news started in early October when the airline was forced to cancel over 1,800 flights one weekend — 24% of its total weekend business — due to a weather event and staff shortage. From there, news broke a couple…
Greyhound Agrees to $2.2-Million Settlement for Allowing Customs Officials To Perform Illegal Immigration Sweeps on Its Buses
In Washington state, at least, border patrol agents will no longer be able to illegally sweep Greyhound bus lines looking for illegal immigrants. Nicholas K. Geranios of the Associated Press reported that “Greyhound Lines Inc. will pay $2.2 million to settle a lawsuit over the bus line’s practice of allowing…
President Biden and the US Celebrates 31 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Thirty-one years ago this week, on July 26, 1990, the United States moved one step closer to creating a nation where all people are equal with the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits all forms of discrimination against people with disabilities, protects individuals in a number…
Mastercard and Curb Make NYC Cab Rides Count Towards American Cancer Society Program
Originally Published by Mastercard Soon every Curb-connected taxi in New York City will drive with purpose and help make a difference to someone who needs a ride during the most challenging of times. Today Mastercard and Curb Mobility, a leading ride hailing and payments platform, launched a charitable campaign in New…
Archived: Public Transportation Not Accessible for Wheelchair Users
When living in New York City, public transportation is often the lifeblood to accomplishing everyday tasks. One of the most unique and popular forms of transportation is the subway, but what if just getting on and off the train was considered a successful day In a New York Times op-ed…
Archived: Mastercard Study Shows New Yorkers Shifted to Public Transportation, Sharing Services During 'Free Day NYC'
Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS), a business unit of Cubic Corporation, and Mastercard (No. 7 on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies list) announced the publication of their report about transportation demand and retail impact assessment resulting from New York City’s “Car Free Day NYC” at the Smart City Expo World Congress,…