Transport

speed read The aviation safety bill would have required aircraft to carry advanced location tracking technology, which could have prevented last year’s deadly midair collision

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 25 February 26

The Explainer The country experienced its worst rail accident since 2013, with the death toll of 39 ‘not yet final’

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 19 January 26

Under the Radar Southern African nation is experiencing a ‘public health disaster’ with one of the highest road fatality rates in the world

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 6 January 26

speed read Watering down fuel efficiency standards is another blow to former President Biden’s effort to boost electric vehicles

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 4 December 25

The Explainer 82% of UK drivers concerned about being ‘dazzled’ as LED bulbs become more common

By The Week UK Published 29 October 25

Speed Read A US Navy helicopter and a fighter jet both crashed in the same half-hour during separate operations

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 28 October 25

Talking Points A transit innovation or a costly mistake

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 17 October 25

The Explainer Crimes on ships reached nearly a two-year high in 2025

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 22 September 25

Under the Radar Aircraft manufacturers have allegedly downplayed the risks

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 22 September 25

Talking Points The country is one of few modern democracies where the app doesn't work

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 8 September 25

The Explainer Some months — and days — are better than others

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Last updated 8 September 25

Under the Radar Finland's 'Vision Zero' safety strategy 'shifts responsibility for crashes from road users to the designers of the road system'

By The Week UK Published 14 August 25