November data shows a 11.6% increase in BART ridership, with over 4.4 million trips, boosted by new fare programs and peaks in airport and weekend travel. However, BART faces a $375 million budget gap despite the rise.

Caltrans will shift eastbound I‑80 traffic onto a new bridge span near Lake Spaulding this week; lane reductions and 30‑minute delays are likely through Dec. 19.

BART fares in the Bay Area will increase by 6.2% in 2026 due to inflation and operational costs, aiming to raise $15.6 million despite cost-control efforts.

Caltrain was named the fastest-growing transit agency in America by APTA due to its new electric trains, which improved service and doubled weekend ridership.

SFMTA invites public to name festive vehicle wraps, with suggestions to be shared on social media, and introduces a Merry Days tracker for holiday-decorated buses and trains on select routes.

Bay Area ferry systems are enhancing their fleets, with over $118 million allocated for new high-speed ferries and modern upgrades, including electric, zero-emission vessels, improved amenities, and a focus on green transportation.

A viral TikTok shows three Waymo robotaxis stuck on a San Francisco dead-end street, snarling traffic and reigniting concerns about driverless cars.

BART experienced major delays due to a power issue, with disrupted services on multiple lines affecting Bay Area commuters. Crews addressed the problem, service was gradually restored, and BART advised patience during recovery.

Mylar balloons that touched power lines left thousands in San Leandro without electricity Saturday night as crews worked overnight to restore service.

A doctor who treats car crash victims spent weeks analyzing Waymo's safety data and concluded the company's robotaxis are so much safer than human drivers that blocking them is unethical. His timing is remarkable: the op-ed dropped the same week federal regulators opened an investigation into Waymo vehicles repeatedly blowing past stopped school buses full of children.

California is set to revise its DMV rules to allow testing and deployment of driverless trucks on highways, potentially starting 2026, amidst debate between tech companies and the Teamsters Union.

A new 12-foot pedestrian-and-bike bridge now spans U.S. 101 at University Avenue, reconnecting East Palo Alto's west and east sides with safer ramps, lights and landscaping.

A Waymo robotaxi struck a small, unleashed dog at Scott and Eddy on Sunday night. The rider's Reddit post and a 311 complaint have renewed scrutiny after the KitKat cat death.