The Port Authority has selected a company to replace its old fare boxes with a new automated fare collection system using "smart cards" with embedded electronic chips. (Today)
LONDON -- Rolls-Royce Group PLC said today it planned to cut up to 2,000 jobs next year as demand for its products slumps amid the global economic downturn. (Today)
OSLO, Norway -- The Norwegian government says it has picked the U.S. (Today)
Dozens of business and community groups yesterday urged the Port Authority and the leaders of its drivers union to work for "a responsible settlement" in the current labor dispute that threatens to disrupt service Dec. 1. (Today)
The Port Authority has announced quarterly bus-trolley service adjustments to take effect on Sunday, but it's the smallest number of changes in many years. (Today)