Tagged: transportation

What's It Like to Take Uber's Shuttle to LaGuardia Airport? Our Review

Airport shuttles were one of the many victims of the Covid-19 pandemic. Across the United States, a bunch of shuttle services went out of business, and most have not come back.But Uber…

Airline Refund Rules: What You’re Owed for a Canceled Flight

With the busy holiday travel season fast approaching, a new Department of Transportation rule designed to protect U.S. airline passengers has gone fully into effect.  As of Monday,…

Study Finds Gig Drivers Still Earn Less Than Minimum Wage. Is Using Uber and Lyft Ethical?

Corporations are squeezing Americans for more cash everywhere. We're all feeling it, especially at the grocery store and at the gas pump, even as the big companies in those industries…

When This U.S. City Asked for a Living Wage, Lyft and Uber Said They're Leaving Town

The newly installed CEO of Lyft, David Risher, has a contract that enables him to earn as much as $980 million if he can raise the value of the company's stock.  Last year, Dara…

Is Your Airport Hiding Big Uber and Lyft Fees from You?

It's impossible to be an informed consumer if you're not allowed to know exactly what you're paying for.Frommer's has found that a majority of airports in the United States that force…

If Your Flight Is Delayed, Should You Still Go to the Airport on Time?

These days, most airlines recommend showing up at the airport at least 2 hours before a domestic flight and at least 3 hours before an international one.  But what if your flight is…

London's Latest Scams: Pedicabs and "American" Candy Stores

In the first decades of Frommer's guides, published in the 1950s and '60s, London's worst scams seemed to be mostly shame-based. Unscrupulous local ne'er-do-wells had a way of trapping…

How to Travel in Italy for Cheap: 30 Money-Saving Tips

With so much natural beauty, so many ancient ruins and cultural treasures, and all that extraordinary food, it’s little wonder Italy is one of the most popular travel destinations on…

Lyft Airport Pickup Just Got a Lot Easier for Some Riders

The tricky task of timing pickup at the airport from a ride-hailing app is getting easier for a lot of Lyft users this summer.  The company has launched a new feature that lets you…

Why Getting to JFK Airport in NYC Could Be a Nightmare for Years to Come

Getting to and from New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport by car, public transit, taxi, and ride-hailing services will soon get a lot more difficult—and the situation…

Pressure Mounts for Improving Accessibility for Air Travelers with Disabilities

Every time he boards a commercial aircraft, Lee Page fears being injured. Having used a wheelchair for more than four decades, Page says the airline boarding process requires…

Is the U.S. Government’s New Dashboard on Airline Family Seating Actually Useful?

The U.S. Department of Transportation has rolled out an update to its airline customer service dashboard, adding a new section focused on which airlines do and don’t guarantee the…

Airline Passenger Bumping Is Back. Do You Know Your Rights?

Lately, it seems like everything that could go wrong in air travel has done just that, from entire airlines going on the fritz to technical glitches temporarily grounding…

In 2023, Strikes Are Paralyzing European Travel

The strain of the pandemic has exposed so many of our current societal systems as being inadequate for the demands we now place upon them, and the world is reacting with discord and…

Washington Metro Finally Connects D.C. with Dulles Airport and Virginia Wine Country

After four long years of delays, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s long-awaited Silver Line extension finally opened to the public on Tuesday, November 15,…

Getting Around in Coastal British Columbia: Ferries, Seaplanes, and Boat Tours

As we sipped a nice Okanagan Valley sauvignon blanc and enjoyed a fiery sunset over a quiet cove in Madeira Park, British Columbia, my husband remarked, “We are so far from home.”  The…

Find Out What You're Owed for a Canceled Flight with This New Online Tool

UPDATE, September 6: This post, originally published September 3, has been updated below.  As we reach the end of a summer travel season plagued with flight delays and cancellations,…

New High-Speed Rail Service Connecting Rome’s Airport with Florence and Naples

New high-speed rail options between Rome's Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and the cities of Florence and Naples launched last week, giving travelers fresh, zippy reasons not to rent cars or…

Banff Without a Car: How to See the Canadian Rockies by Foot, Bike, Shuttle, and Bus

Like most national parks across North America, Banff, the scenic stunner in Alberta’s mighty Rocky Mountains, is currently dealing with soaring popularity—and all the accompanying…

Will the U.S. Government Finally Stop Airlines from Separating Kids and Parents?

We can all agree that kids should sit next to their parents on flights, right? And we can also agree that parents shouldn't have to pay an extra fee or higher fare to sit next to their…

What to Know About Costa Rica’s Red Taxis So You Don’t Get Ripped Off

Say you’ve flown to Costa Rica for a vacation. Excellent choice. Lucky you.  After getting through customs at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in the capital of San José or,…

Traveling to Cuba Gets Easier for Americans—but Big Obstacles Remain

In late 2019, the Trump administration banned U.S. airlines and chartered flights from going to any cities in Cuba other than Havana.  This week, as part of Pres. Biden's stated aim to…

This New Long-Distance Bus Service Has a Bed for Each Passenger

A new luxury coach service wants to make buses with beds a viable alternative to air travel.  Known as Napaway Coach, the start-up offers passengers rides on a bus equipped with 18…

What Are the Best U.S. Cities for Cyclists?

With gas prices surging, car rentals remaining costly, and climate change nearing the point of no return due to fossil fuels, it's smarter than ever to find transportation alternatives…

Will There Ever Be a Subway Train Direct to NYC's LaGuardia Airport?

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's head-scratcher of a plan to bring a public transit train to New York City's LaGuardia Airport has been sent back to the drawing board.  The…