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Companies we love in 8 industries we hate
A trip to the bank doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here are the customer service winners in eight industries that customers hate, from airlines to cable companies.
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Public transport surges as economy adds jobs
Public transport commuting rose to its highest level since 2008, despite a drop in the late fall as a result of Superstorm Sandy. Rising fuel prices and a dislike of traffic contributed to the increase in public transport ridership.
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Companies we love in 8 industries we hate
A trip to the bank doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here are the customer service winners in eight industries that customers hate, from airlines to cable companies.
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Focus Obama plan for high-speed rail, after hitting a bump, chugs forward again
High-speed rail plans, announced by the White House in 2009, are back on track after Amtrak commits to upgrades in the Northeast and California approves billions to build new tracks.
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Companies to build high-speed rail cars in the US
With a high-speed passenger rail network proposed for the US, companies are gearing up to build the equipment on American soil.
02/19/2010 06:39 pm -
D.C. Metro crash highlights underfunding of public transit systems
About $50 billion in backlog repairs is needed for rail transit systems, but just $5.6 billion was spent in 2006, according to one report.
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10/09/2008 01:00 am -
College students adapt to high gas prices
Instead of driving, students opt to walk, ride public transportation, or use Zipcar.
09/30/2008 01:00 am -
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09/10/2008 01:00 am -
Fuel costs strain U.S. mass transit, too
With ridership up, L.A.'s Metro raises fares and pushes for new tax revenue.
07/18/2008 01:00 am -
Clampdown on public buses could jeopardize school ride
According to federal officials, districts like Oakland, Calif., harm private bus firms by using city transit buses.
06/14/2008 01:00 am -
Mass transit demand rises, costs soar
Fuel prices and smaller government subsidies are squeezing transit budgets.
06/04/2008 01:00 am -
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03/11/2008 01:00 am -
U.S. budget boosts coal and nuclear power
Bush's budget request Monday cut funding for renewable energy, but increased spending for science.
02/07/2008 12:00 am -
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