New housing for the homeless OK'd for VTA bus yard in San Jose

After hours of discussion and public comment on Thursday, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board voted to move forward with putting up temporary housing for the homeless.

Body of missing Netflix engineer found in San Francisco Bay

The body of a Netflix engineer who went missing last month soon after moving to San Jose has been found in the San Francisco Bay.

'It was so frightening': Cyclist injured by unsecured fence on Golden Gate Bridge

A Bay Area cyclist said she was struck by loose construction fencing on the Golden Gate Bridge, causing several injuries. She said the safety hazards remain.

2 mechanics taken to hospital after VTA bus catches fire in maintenance yard

Two Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority mechanics suffered smoke inhalation on Friday after trying to extinguish a battery electric bus fire that ignited on the transportation agency's property, officials said. 

American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights

The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.

Teen driver led police on chase back and forth over Bay Bridge: CHP

A 16-year-old led police on a wild chase from the East Bay into San Francisco where he struck a police dog and back to the East Bay before hiding in an apartment complex where he waited hours to surrender Friday night, police said.

Uber raises the minimum age for most California drivers to 25, saying insurance costs are too high

Uber raised the minimum age requirement for most of its new drivers in California to 25 on Thursday under rules the company said are necessary because of the rising costs of commercial auto insurance in the state.

'Major medical emergency' prompts closure at Hayward BART Station

A “major medical emergency” has occurred at the Hayward BART Station, prompting a closure, according to BART officials.

Sen. Scott Wiener touts BART improvements

BART and state leaders say they are working to improve the overall feel of ridership, which means addressing safety, cleanliness and reliability for riders and employees.

Driverless taxis now allowed to charge for rides in San Francisco

Autonomous car companies Cruise and Waymo are now allowed to charge for all rides in San Francisco. This latest move comes as those autonomous driving companies are facing increased scrutiny.

Bill proposing Bay Area bridge toll increase for public transit paused

A bill proposing a temporary toll increase for Bay Area bridges to fund public transportation has been shelved, its authoring legislators said Monday. 

New autonomous vehicle shuttle on Treasure Island

The Loop has small 10-person shuttles ready to give people a free lift around Treasure Island. It is a free shuttle and one of the state's first to use autonomous vehicles on public roadways.

Outside Lands not to blame: Cruise says gridlock caused by intentional pedestrian interference

Just the day after mass expansion was approved in San Francisco for rival tech companies Waymo and Cruise to operate around-the-clock for their services, a gridlock was caused in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood Friday night. However, it seems (intentional) "human error" was more to blame than technology.

Robotaxis under fire for stopping dead in San Francisco

Robotaxis are gaining dubious fame for impeding traffic and being an unreliable transportation solution.