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Rhode Island bill would give autistic drivers option for special license

Thursday, March 23 by ABC News

(PROVIDENCE, R.I.) -- For autistic drivers, a police stop or emergency while driving can be a scary situation, according to Joanne G. Quinn, the executive director of the non-profit, The Autism Project.Sirens, flashing lights, and a law enforcement member asking questions can be too... Read More.

Electric vehicle drivers get candid about charging: ‘Logistical nightmare’

Sunday, February 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- YouTube personality Steve Hammes leased a Hyundai Kona Electric sport utility vehicle for his 17-year-old daughter Maddie for three reasons: it was affordable, practical and allowed Maddie to put her cash toward college, not fuel. Now, the upstate New York resident... Read More.

Uber drivers strike in New York City after pay increase temporarily blocked

Thursday, January 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hundreds of Uber drivers in New York City are carrying out a day-long strike on Thursday after a lawsuit from the rideshare company temporarily blocked a pay increase set to take effect last month.Striking drivers were set to hold a rally... Read More.

What can drivers expect in 2023? Dealer markups, record EV sales and massive V8s.

Friday, December 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The 2022 global semiconductor crisis was maddening for motorists: record-high prices, months-long delays and hefty dealership markups. Automakers were forced to park new cars and trucks in vacant lots, unable to sell them because of missing parts or software. Consumers also... Read More.

Bradley Cooper reportedly in the driver’s seat as Bullitt for Steven Spielberg

Thursday, November 17 by ABC News

The classic 1968 action drama Bullitt is getting an update for director Steven Spielberg, and Deadline reports he's put Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper in the driver's seat.The trade reports Cooper will succeed the legendary stuntman-actor Steve McQueen in an all... Read More.

Uber drivers will make fewer left turns, be able to video record for safety

Thursday, October 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Uber drivers will take fewer left turns and soon be able to record rides through their smartphones as the ride-share company makes changes geared toward safety in the driver's seat, officials said.The company announced Thursday that it is launching a new... Read More.

School bus drivers help save 2-year-old in Michigan carjacking

Monday, October 10 by ABC News

(KENTWOOD, Mich.) -- A 2-year-old boy has been reunited with his parents after a suspected carjacking in Michigan, thanks to the teamwork of two school bus drivers.Dave Skinner, a driver for Kelloggsville Public Schools in the Grand Rapids area, was on the job last... Read More.

What is a gas tax holiday? The federal proposal could offer short-term relief for drivers

Wednesday, June 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- For months, sky-high gas prices have bedeviled Americans. The nationwide average price for a gallon of gas stands just under an eye-popping $5 per gallon, AAA data shows.But a significant policy change may soon offer drivers some relief. President Joe Biden... Read More.

New Tennessee bill would require drunk drivers to pay child support for killing a parent

Saturday, April 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — A Tennessee bill that would require convicted drunk drivers to pay child support to minors is headed to the governor's desk.Drivers convicted of vehicular homicide, intoxication or aggravated vehicular homicide would be ordered by a court to pay "child maintenance," or... Read More.

Risky drivers drove more during pandemic, AAA says

Monday, February 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Traffic deaths surged during the pandemic, despite less cars on the road. A new study from AAA found an increase in reckless drivers on the roads may be to blame.The study, conducted in fall of 2020, found an estimated 4% of... Read More.

Reckless Drivers – There Is Something You Can Do!

Wednesday, November 17 by Ted Buehner

You are driving down the highway when suddenly a vehicle zips past you and proceeds to weave through traffic ahead of you. Or maybe it is more than one vehicle and they seem to be racing. You ask yourself, where is a cop when... Read More.

UPS to Begin Training Delivery Drivers to Spot Human Trafficking

Tuesday, January 28 by Everett Post

UPS to Begin Training Delivery Drivers to Spot Human TraffickingOn January 23rd, UPS announced via social media that they were partnering with Truckers Against Trafficking in order to train all UPS drivers in spotting signs of human trafficking.“Today, we committed to training every UPS... Read More.

Stories tagged with: drivers

Rhode Island bill would give autistic drivers option for special license

Electric vehicle drivers get candid about charging: ‘Logistical nightmare’

Uber drivers strike in New York City after pay increase temporarily blocked

What can drivers expect in 2023? Dealer markups, record EV sales and massive V8s.

Bradley Cooper reportedly in the driver’s seat as Bullitt for Steven Spielberg

Uber drivers will make fewer left turns, be able to video record for safety

School bus drivers help save 2-year-old in Michigan carjacking

What is a gas tax holiday? The federal proposal could offer short-term relief for drivers

New Tennessee bill would require drunk drivers to pay child support for killing a parent

Risky drivers drove more during pandemic, AAA says

Reckless Drivers – There Is Something You Can Do!

UPS to Begin Training Delivery Drivers to Spot Human Trafficking

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