Uber to lay off 3,300 employees as competition with robotaxis grow
Ride-share giant Uber announced plans to lay off nearly 10% of its workforce as growing competition from autonomous vehicles and robotaxis heats up the ride-hailing industry.
Ride-share giant Uber announced plans to lay off nearly 10% of its workforce as growing competition from autonomous vehicles and robotaxis heats up the ride-hailing industry.
Driverless robotaxis to expand into more US cities
Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.
Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.
South Howard flood relief project faces pivotal Tampa City Council vote
A controversial flood relief project in Tampa's South Howard neighborhood is heading toward a key vote in September, with city officials arguing the work is needed to protect hundreds of homes while business owners warn the construction could threaten their livelihoods.
A controversial flood relief project in Tampa's South Howard neighborhood is heading toward a key vote in September, with city officials arguing the work is needed to protect hundreds of homes while business owners warn the construction could threaten their livelihoods.
Tampa International Airport's Red Departures drive closure: What travelers need to know
Travelers being dropped off at Tampa International Airport’s Red Departures Side will have to take a temporary detour beginning Monday.
Travelers being dropped off at Tampa International Airport’s Red Departures Side will have to take a temporary detour beginning Monday.
Pinellas transit vote: PSTA delays Route 90 decision, ends Snapper service in Safety Harbor
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors voted Wednesday to delay a decision on eliminating Route 90 until the end of the year, while approving the elimination of Snapper service in Safety Harbor.
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors voted Wednesday to delay a decision on eliminating Route 90 until the end of the year, while approving the elimination of Snapper service in Safety Harbor.
TPA opts out of private security program, keeps federal TSA screening
Tampa International Airport has chosen to keep its checkpoint screening operations exclusively with federal TSA officers after completing an evaluation of a private screening program.
Tampa International Airport has chosen to keep its checkpoint screening operations exclusively with federal TSA officers after completing an evaluation of a private screening program.
TPA to replace 54-year-old air traffic control tower with FAA-approved funding
Tampa International Airport is set to build a new $155 million air traffic control tower to replace its aging facility, including $18 million in modern technology from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Tampa International Airport is set to build a new $155 million air traffic control tower to replace its aging facility, including $18 million in modern technology from the Federal Aviation Administration.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces Port Tampa Bay investment
Federal officials are targeting continued growth at Port Tampa Bay with a $1 million grant to revitalize the shipping industry.
Federal officials are targeting continued growth at Port Tampa Bay with a $1 million grant to revitalize the shipping industry.
I-275 Tampa exit closure: FDOT changes ramp to airport
Traveling across the Tampa Bay area is becoming a headache for some drivers as a major Florida Department of Transportation construction project changes the way motorists navigate I-275 near Tampa International Airport.
Traveling across the Tampa Bay area is becoming a headache for some drivers as a major Florida Department of Transportation construction project changes the way motorists navigate I-275 near Tampa International Airport.
FAA orders inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets over potential cracking
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 Max aircraft over concerns about potential fuselage cracking.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 Max aircraft over concerns about potential fuselage cracking.
Sarasota paid parking: City suspends downtown extended hours after backlash
After weeks of criticism over expanded paid parking hours, Sarasota city leaders are reversing course.
After weeks of criticism over expanded paid parking hours, Sarasota city leaders are reversing course.
Tampa International Airport donates hundreds of unclaimed bags to foster kids
Tampa International Airport is repurposing hundreds of unclaimed luggage items to serve hundreds of local foster children in Hillsborough County.
Tampa International Airport is repurposing hundreds of unclaimed luggage items to serve hundreds of local foster children in Hillsborough County.
PSTA launches new bus route connecting St. Petersburg to Tampa International Airport
Travelers and workers heading between downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa International Airport will soon have a faster, low-cost transit option across Tampa Bay.
Travelers and workers heading between downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa International Airport will soon have a faster, low-cost transit option across Tampa Bay.
Tesla Robotaxi launches driverless ride service in Tampa
While driverless vehicles like Waymo have become a familiar sight across the country, Tesla is now entering the market locally with the official launch of its Robotaxi service in Tampa and Orlando.
While driverless vehicles like Waymo have become a familiar sight across the country, Tesla is now entering the market locally with the official launch of its Robotaxi service in Tampa and Orlando.
TSA Gold+ program: Tampa International Airport joining public-private security partnership
Tampa International Airport is joining a new nationwide voluntary program that transfers airport security operations to private contractors while maintaining federal oversight.
Tampa International Airport is joining a new nationwide voluntary program that transfers airport security operations to private contractors while maintaining federal oversight.
Airlines, Boeing push Congress for $20B to modernize air traffic control
The U.S. aviation industry is urging Congress to approve an additional $20 billion to modernize the nation's aging air traffic control system.
The U.S. aviation industry is urging Congress to approve an additional $20 billion to modernize the nation's aging air traffic control system.
Orlando to Tampa in 30 minutes? New electric 'air taxi' infrastructure unveiled at Kissimmee Gateway Airport
Electric air taxis could soon become part of Central Florida's transportation network as local officials and aviation leaders work to develop the infrastructure needed for the emerging technology.
Electric air taxis could soon become part of Central Florida's transportation network as local officials and aviation leaders work to develop the infrastructure needed for the emerging technology.
Delta says airline fares likely to remain elevated even if fuel prices fall
Delta Air Lines says travelers should not expect airline ticket prices to fall significantly even if fuel costs decline, as carriers continue to face higher expenses across their operations.
Delta Air Lines says travelers should not expect airline ticket prices to fall significantly even if fuel costs decline, as carriers continue to face higher expenses across their operations.
Waymo expansion: Driverless robotaxi rollout in Tampa sparks safety debate
Your next rideshare in the city could arrive completely empty as a major autonomous vehicle company shifts into its next phase of local testing.
Your next rideshare in the city could arrive completely empty as a major autonomous vehicle company shifts into its next phase of local testing.
Tampa Bay Ferry: St. Pete approves downtown temporary dock location
The St. Pete City Council cleared the way Thursday for a temporary Tampa Bay Ferry dock along Bayshore Boulevard near the Vinoy to restore a previous downtown transit location. Mobro Marine, Inc. will complete the infrastructure work by the end of September.
The St. Pete City Council cleared the way Thursday for a temporary Tampa Bay Ferry dock along Bayshore Boulevard near the Vinoy to restore a previous downtown transit location. Mobro Marine, Inc. will complete the infrastructure work by the end of September.