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Feds ban texting by truckers and bus drivers

January 26, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The federal government today announced a guidance prohibiting texting on cell phones by drivers of commercial vehicles such as large trucks and buses. The prohibition is effective immediately and is the latest in a series of actions taken by the Department to combat distracted driving since the Secretary convened a national summit on the issue last September. “We want the drivers of big rigs and buses and those who share the roads with them to

Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines announce 737-800s order

January 23, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Special to The Travel Trolley Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines today announced an order for 10 Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at $767 million at list prices. Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the carrier is investing in the additional airplanes to expand its fleet and broaden its network, officials said. “Since its founding in December 1945, Ethiopian Airlines has been a dedicated Boeing operator — from [the carrier’s] first flights using DC-3 propeller-driven airplanes between

White House suffers decline in value, still popular tourist attraction

January 21, 2010 Todd DeFeo

It’s the most prestigious address in the country, but even The White House isn’t immune to the downturn in property values. According to Zillow, the house at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. is valued at $292.5 million, as of Jan. 18. That’s down from its estimated value of $308.1 on Jan. 8, 2009, and $331.8 million on Jan. 8, 2008. The 55,000-square-foot, 132-room house features 16 bedrooms and 35 bathrooms. Of course, there’s always the underground bunker,

Progress delayed

January 20, 2010 The Travel Trolley

It’s the economy, stupid.

This year looks like it could be a good year for a cruise – at least in terms of deals. “We expect 2010 to be a consumer’s market for cruisers,” Jessica Labaire, merchandising manager for Orbitz.com, said in a news release. “With prices already unbelievably low and value-added offers like free onboard spending on everything from spa treatments to shore excursions, travelers can feel good about booking early and getting a great deal on a

Perdue outlines approach to transportation funding

January 15, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

The state could spend $3 billion or more on transportation over the next decade under a proposal Gov. Sonny Perdue floated today.

A new meaning for ‘scenic vista’

January 12, 2010 The Travel Trolley