LA Metro to increase frequency, reliability
Several bus lines across Los Angeles County are expected to see an increase in service with the aim of getting riders to their destinations faster, and Metro is preparing Thursday for the program's launch.
Several bus lines across Los Angeles County are expected to see an increase in service with the aim of getting riders to their destinations faster, and Metro is preparing Thursday for the program's launch.
LA votes to monitor driverless vehicles
Council members approved recommendations to monitor and address issues with autonomous vehicles, and backed three state bills aimed at providing cities more power to regulate AVs and gain access to testing data.
Council members approved recommendations to monitor and address issues with autonomous vehicles, and backed three state bills aimed at providing cities more power to regulate AVs and gain access to testing data.
LA buses have panic buttons, but they reportedly don't work
A recent transportation meeting revealed major shortcomings on LA DASH buses, including radio systems that do not work and panic buttons that aren't connected to any emergency services
A recent transportation meeting revealed major shortcomings on LA DASH buses, including radio systems that do not work and panic buttons that aren't connected to any emergency services
US gas prices are falling — here's why, states with the cheapest gas
Gas prices are falling across the U.S, AAA says. Here’s what states have the lowest average prices per gallon, and what’s expected this summer at the pump.
Gas prices are falling across the U.S, AAA says. Here’s what states have the lowest average prices per gallon, and what’s expected this summer at the pump.
LADOT bus radios, panic buttons 'do nothing,' say Committee
At LA City Council's latest Transportation Committee meeting, councilmembers expressed shock at faulty safety mechanisms on LADOT and Dash buses.
At LA City Council's latest Transportation Committee meeting, councilmembers expressed shock at faulty safety mechanisms on LADOT and Dash buses.
10 Freeway fire: Inspector General faults Caltrans for neglecting safety inspections
The state said Caltrans failed to inspect the sight that destroyed a portion of the 10 Freeway in downtown LA in 10 of the 15 years that the property had been leased.
The state said Caltrans failed to inspect the sight that destroyed a portion of the 10 Freeway in downtown LA in 10 of the 15 years that the property had been leased.
1 dead in Playa del Rey crash
One person is dead and three others are in critical condition after a horrific crash in Playa del Rey.
One person is dead and three others are in critical condition after a horrific crash in Playa del Rey.
California gets $91M for electric school buses: Here's what SoCal districts are getting them
"Clean" school buses are coming to nearly 20 school districts in Southern California. Here's who's getting the money.
"Clean" school buses are coming to nearly 20 school districts in Southern California. Here's who's getting the money.
Metro's Tap-to-Exit pilot program begins
Passengers are required to use a TAP card to pay the fare before boarding a bus or train. Under the pilot program that began Tuesday, passengers exiting the Metro B (Red) Line train at the North Hollywood station are required to again tap the fare card to leave the station.
Passengers are required to use a TAP card to pay the fare before boarding a bus or train. Under the pilot program that began Tuesday, passengers exiting the Metro B (Red) Line train at the North Hollywood station are required to again tap the fare card to leave the station.
Amid safety concerns, Metro begins Tap-to-Exit pilot program
Riders in North Hollywood will now have to tap both in and out to enter and exit the subway station.
Riders in North Hollywood will now have to tap both in and out to enter and exit the subway station.
Metro bus driver arrested for alleged assault of passenger
Officials said an argument started over sexual favors between the bus driver and passenger.
Officials said an argument started over sexual favors between the bus driver and passenger.
Another Metro bus driver reportedly attacked in Los Angeles
An investigation is underway after another Metro bus driver was reportedly attacked while on the job Monday.
An investigation is underway after another Metro bus driver was reportedly attacked while on the job Monday.
Metro buses being called 'LA's biggest homeless shelter' by riders
Some call it “Los Angeles' biggest homeless shelter." Riders are complaining that Metro buses are being used as a place to sleep.
Some call it “Los Angeles' biggest homeless shelter." Riders are complaining that Metro buses are being used as a place to sleep.
Metro looking to deploy more officers, use technology to prevent crimes
Metro is taking several steps to bolster public safety following a rash of violent incidents on buses and trains.
Metro is taking several steps to bolster public safety following a rash of violent incidents on buses and trains.
Newark-bound JetBlue flight returns to LAX for emergency landing
A JetBlue plane returned to LAX for an emergency on Thursday.
A JetBlue plane returned to LAX for an emergency on Thursday.
Recent attacks on LA Metro transit system prompt proposed safety measures at Thursday’s board meeting
Following a series of violent attacks on the region’s public transit system, the Los Angeles County Metro Board of Directors Thursday will consider additional safety measures.
Following a series of violent attacks on the region’s public transit system, the Los Angeles County Metro Board of Directors Thursday will consider additional safety measures.
Metro to considering changes to improve safety
Following several violent incidents involving operators, Metro?s Board of Directors approved the installation of protective barriers for drivers on roughly 2,000 buses. The agency?s entire fleet is expected to be fitted with the new barriers by the end of the year.
Following several violent incidents involving operators, Metro?s Board of Directors approved the installation of protective barriers for drivers on roughly 2,000 buses. The agency?s entire fleet is expected to be fitted with the new barriers by the end of the year.
Metro violence: Timeline of recent incidents
There have been at least seven attacks on or near Metro buses and trains in the last month.
There have been at least seven attacks on or near Metro buses and trains in the last month.
Suspect in Metro bus stabbing in Lynwood was a repeat offender, sources say
Sources told FOX 11 the suspect has been arrested at least 14 times and there was even a warrant out for his arrest for using a knife in a previous assault.
Sources told FOX 11 the suspect has been arrested at least 14 times and there was even a warrant out for his arrest for using a knife in a previous assault.
Passenger stabbed on Metro bus in Lynwood
A suspect has been arrested after a passenger was stabbed on a Metro bus in Lynwood.
A suspect has been arrested after a passenger was stabbed on a Metro bus in Lynwood.