South Shore Line president explains why the railroad finally got rid of COVID-denier cars
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According to NICTD chief Mike Noland, the updated Indiana executive order provided the teeth needed to enforce the mask requirement.
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Mask asks: Facial coverings policy for CTA drivers; South Shore drops COVID-denier cars
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Here's what the CTA had to say about non-compliant CTA bus operators. Meanwhile, South Shore has ended its ill-conceived Mask Optional Car policy.
CTA online budget hearing was a short, glitchy affair amid uncertain funding future
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Last week's public hearing on the proposed 2021 CTA budget was a sign of the COVID-19 times. It was held entirely online, with sparse attendance, and was plagued by technical glitches.
January launch of discounted South Side Metra advances thanks to Metra approval
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The plan will provide a half-off discount on fares to all Metra Electric District and Rock Island District riders.
Lyft launched a new Super PAC to prevent Illinois gig workers from getting employee benefits
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After Lyft and other companies overturned California legislation that classified ride-hail drivers as employees, it's now setting its sights on the Prairie State with a $534K Super PAC.
Loop Alliance October report shows decreased parking, increased CTA commuting
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Parking rates dipped from 80 percent down to 60 percent, and of the 54 survey respondents, almost 40 percent said they were using CTA trains or buses to get to work.