Tag: rides

Does federal law cited by Tarrant County judge really ban free transit rides to polls?

In our Reality Check stories, Star-Telegram journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Send story ideas to RealityCheck@star-telegram.com. Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare this week cited federal law to support his opposition to reimbursing Trinity Metro for free fares on primary Election Day. But, does that law actually prohibit free rides to […]

Cathie Wood Can Only Watch as Nvidia Rides AI Wave She Foresaw

(Bloomberg) — Cathie Wood made a wild prediction almost two years ago: Annual economic growth could accelerate to as much as 50%, thanks to breakthroughs in the world of artificial intelligence. Most Read from Bloomberg Yet as the AI frenzy intensifies across Wall Street thanks to Nvidia Corp.’s stellar earnings report, Wood’s flagship ARK Innovation […]

Coinbase rides bitcoin ETF frenzy to first quarterly profit in 2 years

Coinbase Global (COIN) posted its first quarterly profit in two years as trading surged on a new wave of optimism about digital assets, marking a potential turning point for the largest US cryptocurrency exchange. Investors cheered the news, sending the stock of Coinbase up more than 12% in after-hours trading. The stock is down 5% […]

Free rides offered to Greater Dayton RTA customers on Valentine’s Day

The Greater Dayton RTA is gearing up to celebrate Ohio Loves Transit Week with a special offer, according to a spokesperson from RTA. Customers can take free system-wide rides on Tuesday, Feb. 14. >> Animal shelter clinic closes ‘indefinitely’ due to staffing issues RTA employees will also be handing out free RTA items like knit […]

Hampton Roads Transit providing free rides on Monday

Hampton Roads Transit will celebrate the legacy of civil rights activist Rosa Parks on Monday by offering free fare on all bus, light rail, ferry, and paratransit services. The free fare is being offered in recognition of Transit Equity Day — a national day of action to bring attention to the importance of investing in […]

NCTD offering free rides Sunday in celebration of Rosa Parks’ birthday

SAN DIEGO — In celebration of Rosa Parks’ birthday and Transit Equity Day, the North County Transit District (NCTD) is offering free rides on all of its public transportation options for the entire day on Sunday. Sunday, Feb. 4 is Transit Equity Day. To celebrate the birthday of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, NCTD is […]

Sacramento RT offers free rides for all in honor of Rosa Parks

(FOX40.COM) — Everyone is welcome to ride the Sacramento Regional Transit’s bus and light rail for free on Feb. 4 in honor of Rosa Parks’ birthday. “This day is an opportunity to celebrate Transit Equity Day and commemorate the birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks,” said Vice Mayor Caity Maple on X, formerly known […]

Growing United Way program offers free rides to Santa Fe County residents

Jan. 26—Deborah Tefo raves to friends and neighbors about a United Way program that provides people with free rides. “It is AbFab” — absolutely fabulous — “and I really could not manage without it,” said 73-year-old Tefo, who lives in Santa Fe’s Ventana de Vida senior apartments. “I can’t say enough about the program; it […]

Popular Ohio amusement park changing the names of three busy rides

Changes are on the way to Kings Island. The amusement park is changing the names of three popular rides. The move is part of the expansion of children’s area Planet Snoopy, with the addition of Camp Snoopy. Among the changes is “Race for your Life Charlie Brown.” The log flume is one of the most […]

Modi Rides Religious Wave in Bid to Clinch Third Term in Power

(Bloomberg) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s opening of a controversial Hindu temple on Monday blurred the lines between religion and politics in a way that challenges India’s secular tradition. Yet it’s left few doubts of the leader’s unquestioned dominance just months before an election. Most Read from Bloomberg At the consecration of the Ram temple […]