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What a busy week. Just one more day to get through before tonight’s Team USA World Cup 2026 debut. Some of us will be watching it at Greenwood Park. Stop by.

Tuesday’s Headlines: NYPD Fails On Bus Speeds Edition
Tuesday’s Headlines: NYPD Fails On Bus Speeds Edition
By Gersh Kuntzman
July 28, 2026
Gothamist had a nice scoop, but we pushed it forward. Plus other news.
Battery Drain: MTA Trims New Flyer Electric Bus Order Amid Tech Growing Pains
Battery Drain: MTA Trims New Flyer Electric Bus Order Amid Tech Growing Pains
By Dave Colon
July 27, 2026
The MTA will buy 85 fewer electric buses as its manufacturer tries to sort out a way to keep them in service without breaking down.
Report: Waymo Surpasses The Way-Too-Low Human Driver Safety Bar
Report: Waymo Surpasses The Way-Too-Low Human Driver Safety Bar
By Ren Zaro Fitzgerald
July 27, 2026
“Safer than humans” is better than nothing, but it’s still an unlivable standard.
Rogue Delivery App Motoclick Is ‘Subverting’ Minimum Pay Law — And Admitting It
Rogue Delivery App Motoclick Is ‘Subverting’ Minimum Pay Law — And Admitting It
By Sophia Lebowitz
July 27, 2026
Like nature, tech companies always find a way … to subvert Mankind’s noblest intentions.
The Last Straw: Duffy Asks Senate To ‘Restrict’ Funding For Bike Lanes
The Last Straw: Duffy Asks Senate To ‘Restrict’ Funding For Bike Lanes
By Dave Colon
July 27, 2026
The U.S. Transportation Secretary wrongly believes that bike lanes cause traffic and therefore should not be funded.
Monday’s Headlines: Expert Advice Edition
Monday’s Headlines: Expert Advice Edition
By Gersh Kuntzman
July 27, 2026
Everyone wants to tell DOT what to do. So can we do that with the NYPD? Or the FDNY? Didn’t think so. Plus other news.
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