Transportation

The annual Spring Festival travel rush, known as chunyun, began on Monday as millions of Chinese embarked on journeys home. An estimated 188 million cross-regional trips were recorded on the first day, up 13 percent year-on-year. Officials forecast a record 9.5 billion trips over the 40-day period ending March 13.

February 02, 2026 Reported by AI

The Pericongo sector on the road between Timaná and Altamira remains closed to vehicular traffic. The blockage is at kilometer 32+500 due to a rockfall. This situation continues as of now, according to local reports.

Alphabet's Waymo has begun offering fully autonomous rides to San Francisco International Airport, marking the third major airport in its network. The service launches with a select group of riders and pickups limited to the Rental Car Center, with plans for broader access soon. This expansion comes amid scrutiny from a recent incident involving a child pedestrian in Santa Monica.

January 28, 2026 Reported by AI

Heavy rains pounding Jakarta since Wednesday night, January 28, 2026, have flooded 18 neighborhoods until Thursday morning. Eastern Jakarta is worst hit with water levels up to 150 cm, while residents opt to stay on upper floors without evacuating. Transjakarta services are disrupted, with 28 routes diverted or shortened.

The US Department of Transportation is employing Google Gemini AI to draft federal safety regulations, sparking worries among staffers about potential errors leading to injuries or deaths. ProPublica revealed that the initiative, pushed by top officials, aims to speed up the rulemaking process despite AI's known issues with hallucinations. President Trump is reportedly excited about the plan, positioning DOT as a leader in AI adoption for government.

January 25, 2026 Reported by AI

Bogotá's Instituto de Desarrollo Urbano (IDU) reported that the TransMilenio depressed passage at the intersection of Calle 100 and Avenida Suba has reached 66% completion. This underground structure aims to enhance mobility in the capital, with ongoing work on concrete screens and key structural elements. The project includes public spaces and green areas for the benefit of residents.