Driver shortage blamed for higher ride-share fares
If you’ve used Uber or Lyft lately, you may have noticed fares are much higher than normal. Both companies said it’s partly because of a driver shortage and a sudden increase in demand.
If you’ve used Uber or Lyft lately, you may have noticed fares are much higher than normal. Both companies said it’s partly because of a driver shortage and a sudden increase in demand.
Florida lawmakers walk back part of controversial toll road project
Florida lawmakers are having second thoughts about a controversial toll road project covering three parts of the state, including Tampa Bay.
Florida lawmakers are having second thoughts about a controversial toll road project covering three parts of the state, including Tampa Bay.
New dining option takes off at Tampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport has launched 'TPA To Go' that brings food to you anywhere inside the airport.
Tampa International Airport has launched 'TPA To Go' that brings food to you anywhere inside the airport.
Fla. Senate ditches controversial toll-road plan
The Florida Senate on Thursday approved a proposal to scale back a controversial toll-road plan that was a priority of a former Senate president.
The Florida Senate on Thursday approved a proposal to scale back a controversial toll-road plan that was a priority of a former Senate president.
Florida to get first-ever Walt Disney World license plate, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish
Drivers in Florida will soon be able to get the state's first-ever Walt Disney World license plate, complete with an iridescent image of Cinderella's Castle.
Drivers in Florida will soon be able to get the state's first-ever Walt Disney World license plate, complete with an iridescent image of Cinderella's Castle.
Senate considers plan to scale back Florida toll road expansion
The 2019 law called for building a toll road from Collier County to Polk County; extending Florida’s Turnpike to connect with the Suncoast Parkway; and extending the Suncoast Parkway from Citrus County to Jefferson County.
The 2019 law called for building a toll road from Collier County to Polk County; extending Florida’s Turnpike to connect with the Suncoast Parkway; and extending the Suncoast Parkway from Citrus County to Jefferson County.
HART administrators get raises, union workers left out after transportation tax decision
Hundreds of bus drivers in Hillsborough County are furious over promised pay raises that never came, while some of their superiors got five-digit increases.
Hundreds of bus drivers in Hillsborough County are furious over promised pay raises that never came, while some of their superiors got five-digit increases.
FDOT's wrong-way driver detection system did not detect wrong-way driver before deadly crash
Tampa police believe the wrong-way driver involved in Tuesday morning’s deadly crash got on at the Busch Boulevard exit. But according to the Florida Department of Transportation, that exit is equipped with wrong-way detection technology.
Tampa police believe the wrong-way driver involved in Tuesday morning’s deadly crash got on at the Busch Boulevard exit. But according to the Florida Department of Transportation, that exit is equipped with wrong-way detection technology.
Business still 'bad' for airport businesses, but relief bill may help
Even though there are more travelers every day, look around and you’ll see the pandemic and its effects still evident at Tampa International Airport.
Even though there are more travelers every day, look around and you’ll see the pandemic and its effects still evident at Tampa International Airport.
Hillsborough commission plans to refund $500-million 'poisonous' transportation tax revenue
Nearly one week after Hillsborough County’s Transportation Tax was squashed by the state Supreme Court, county commissioners and attorneys forged a path forward.
Nearly one week after Hillsborough County’s Transportation Tax was squashed by the state Supreme Court, county commissioners and attorneys forged a path forward.
Florida Supreme Court rejects Hillsborough County's transportation tax hike
The state’s highest court may have struck down their penny tax, but All for Transportation’s Tyler Hudson says the organization is looking to the future.
The state’s highest court may have struck down their penny tax, but All for Transportation’s Tyler Hudson says the organization is looking to the future.
Residents near Selmon Expressway invited to share feedback on expansion project
Plans to add lanes to the Selmon Expressway are in the works but first, the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority wants to hear feedback from residents in a public meeting Thursday.
Plans to add lanes to the Selmon Expressway are in the works but first, the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority wants to hear feedback from residents in a public meeting Thursday.
Electric vehicle tax needed to bridge gas tax shortfall, lawmakers say
More people driving electric cars on Florida's roadways could mean fewer people at the pump to pay gas taxes that are used for road construction.
More people driving electric cars on Florida's roadways could mean fewer people at the pump to pay gas taxes that are used for road construction.
Spring break travel could bring ‘normal’ passenger numbers to TPA
The six-week-long spring break travel period, between March and mid-April, is one of the busiest times of the year at the Tampa International Airport.
The six-week-long spring break travel period, between March and mid-April, is one of the busiest times of the year at the Tampa International Airport.
Westshore interchange presents roadblock for Howard Frankland expansion project
Building an expanded Howard Frankland Bridge was fast-tracked by Governor Ron DeSantis during the first pandemic shutdowns, but now on the Tampa side, there’s a major bump in the road.
Building an expanded Howard Frankland Bridge was fast-tracked by Governor Ron DeSantis during the first pandemic shutdowns, but now on the Tampa side, there’s a major bump in the road.
Influx of private jets for Super Bowl will make TPA busiest airport in U.S.
More than 200 private jets have landed at Tampa International Airport.
More than 200 private jets have landed at Tampa International Airport.
Kansas City fans flood Tampa airport with red and gold
From wheels down to touchdown, the Super Bowl LV Host Committee is making sure everyone gets an enthusiastic welcome to Tampa Bay. Visit Tampa Bay ambassadors lined up and cheered for every passenger arriving at the main terminal of Tampa International Airport.
From wheels down to touchdown, the Super Bowl LV Host Committee is making sure everyone gets an enthusiastic welcome to Tampa Bay. Visit Tampa Bay ambassadors lined up and cheered for every passenger arriving at the main terminal of Tampa International Airport.
Bucs returning home Sunday night
The NFC Champions, Super Bowl-bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers are headed home after beating the Green Bay Packers Sunday.
The NFC Champions, Super Bowl-bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers are headed home after beating the Green Bay Packers Sunday.
Plane makes emergency landing at TPA after hitting birds
A plane that took off from Tampa International Airport bound for Raleigh, NC, struck two birds and had to return to the airport Sunday, according to Emily Nipps, a spokesperson for the airport.
A plane that took off from Tampa International Airport bound for Raleigh, NC, struck two birds and had to return to the airport Sunday, according to Emily Nipps, a spokesperson for the airport.
FDOT uses bridge closure to calibrate wrong-way technology
The Florida Department of Transportation got some extra work in while the Howard Frankland Bridge was closed over the weekend, live-testing their wrong-way detection system.
The Florida Department of Transportation got some extra work in while the Howard Frankland Bridge was closed over the weekend, live-testing their wrong-way detection system.