Transportation

What happened: The state government in Washington releases new business case for high-speed rail linking Cascadia region What it means: The new infrastructure could provide a big economic boost by reducing travel times throughout the region drastical

What happened: Victoria sets date to accept applications from ride-hailing companies Why it matters: The province says the soonest services could be available in B.C.

With the busiest time of the year underway for BC Ferries, there’s been a renewed emphasis on ferry employee abuse at the hands of angry passengers.

Drivers questioned about vehicle ownership and costs, service areas, work hours

Enforcement not stopping illegal ride sharing; fares not standard

High debt levels in U.S., uncertainty over China’s economy eroding confidence in trade

Is it the ‘Uber’ of the private jets? Not exactly – but Jettly , a web and single app charter booking platform that offers private air travel through on-demand features, hopes to make make the ‘private jet’ experience a reality for everyone.

Move would reduce airfares in Canada and stem cross-border trips for cheaper airfares

Association says it supports government decision to give container trucking commissioner authority to set rates and fuel surcharges and to compensate drivers for trips without containers

International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada, BC Maritime Employers Association agree to new five-year deal