Milwaukee MCTS budget gap, route cuts possible; blind riders concerned

Milwaukee County Transit System is looking to make changes to routes to close a budget gap. Some worry it will come at the expense of some of the most vulnerable.

MCTS potential budget cuts, route changes could impact blind riders
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Milwaukee County Transit System is looking to make changes to routes to close a budget gap. Some worry it will come at the expense of some of the most vulnerable, such as those who are visually-impaired.

MCTS projected budget gap plans, public input sought

MCTS leaders will begin seeking public input on service reduction plans being considered to close a projected $15 million budget gap.

MCTS bus fare evasion drops, major service cuts loom

MCTS said it is making progress on fare evasion, but transit leaders are still preparing to introduce a plan that calls for a 25% cut in bus service.

Labor Day weekend safety tips; what you need to know
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The roads throughout Wisconsin will be busier than normal this holiday weekend. With that, there is a significant effort to make sure people are taking the job of driving safely. Anna Schopp, a Wisconsin State Trooper, joined FOX6 NOW with thoughts on how to accomplish this goal.

Uber to lay off 3,300 employees as competition with robotaxis grow

Ride-share giant Uber announced plans to lay off nearly 10% of its workforce as growing competition from autonomous vehicles and robotaxis heats up the ride-hailing industry.

Driverless robotaxis to expand into more US cities

Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.

Wisconsin trucking schools closed amid federal crackdown

The federal government is shutting down three Wisconsin trucking schools as part of a broader national crackdown in the industry.

Where Midwest airports rank for on time departures

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics compiled a ranking of 30 U.S. airports by their percentage of on-time departures between Jan. 2026 and June 2026. Here's how the airports stacked up, including some in the Midwest.

3 Wisconsin trucking schools shut down amid federal crackdown

The Trump Administration shut down three Wisconsin truck driving schools as part of a crackdown on fraud in the trucking industry.

Proposed high-speed train from airport to downtown Chicago
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There are plans to have a high-speed train connect O'Hare International Airport with downtown Chicago. It could be a game-changer for many in Chicago -- as well as travelers from southeast Wisconsin who frequently fly out of Chicago. Wisconsin Live Desk spoke with Dave Lundy, O'Hare Flyer founder and CEO about the project -- and what we can expect in the years ahead.

TSA at Mitchell International Airport: Touchless ID, summer travel

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Wednesday, Aug. 12 discussed TSA PreCheck Touchless ID and summer travel at Mitchell International Airport.

Seattle-bound Alaska Airlines flight declares emergency, returns to Rome

Passengers on a flight between Seattle and Rome faced a roller-coaster of travel plans over the weekend as a mechanical issue caused an emergency declaration to return back to the Italian capital.