Some people may not understand the need for taxis, but those who use them certainly know the advantages of taxis. Large metropolitan cities with congested street traffic make commuting difficult. Paying for gas, parking, insurance, and car maintenance in a city like New York can be costly. Hiring an occasional cab is cheaper than maintaining a vehicle in most major cities. Consider taxi advantages and the benefits. ...read more
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is a government agency responsible for assigning Department of Transportation numbers, or DOT numbers, to trucking agencies that transport cargo and passengers. If you no longer need your assigned DOT number, you must request its cancellation by mail. ...read more
Car transport companies will move vehicles from one location to another without actually driving the vehicle. Loading cars onto trucks to move them around the country, or even overseas has been done for decades. It can be easy to find a company; you just need to know what to look for. ...read more
There are several things that one can do to extend the service life of there car. Many of these things are simple and inexpensive and may not seem like a big deal, while others are part of routine maintenance and upkeep that should be performed on any vehicle. ...read more
A car in the United Kingdom does not need a Ministry of Transport or MOT test until it is three years old. After the three year period the test needs to be done every year to qualify for an MOT certificate. ...read more
The Department of Transportation in each state determines what inspection procedures are required for vehicles to determine their safety and allow them to be driven on state roads. These inspection procedures vary by state, with some requiring additional emissions inspections. ...read more
When you look to move from one part of the U.S. to another, there are several ways to transport yourself, as well as your possessions. Maybe you are simply considering a vacation to see a part of the country you have never seen before. From Boston to San Diego or Minneapolis to Miami, there are several modes of cross country transportation to choose from. ...read more
In the 60s with the civil rights protests, another movement was gaining momentum. This movement wanted rights and quality of life for persons with disabilities. By 1970, this movement had brought about the Mass Transit Ace that required wheelchair lifts in all new public transportation vehicles. Today, the options for transportation for the disabled are plentiful and ensured. ...read more
NYC public transportation services are operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and is comprised of subways, trains and buses that connect all points of Manhattan and the other four boroughs (Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Staten Island) that collectively make up New York City. ...read more
The absolutely cheapest transportation there is involves putting one foot in front of the other and walking. In addition to economy, walking also provides health and environmental benefits. In good weather, with nothing heavy to carry and for distances of a mile or less, walking may be the way to go. In other situations, though, there are different low cost transportation options that still save money. ...read more