The downtowns of many American cities have become ghost towns, thanks to the Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19). A new analysis shows that downtown activity in places like San Francisco, Chicago, and Boston has plummeted ever since the scamdemic – this according to mobile phone data. According to data collected by the University of Toronto School of Cities, as of the fall of 2022, many major … Continue reading Mobile phone data shows that post-pandemic cities like San Francisco, Chicago and Boston are MUCH less busy – where did the people go?
70,000 truck owner-operators in California may be forced to stop driving in one week due to new state law
A Supreme Court decision may force over 70,000 truck owner-operators in California to stop driving, creating another choke point in the already stressed West Coast logistics networks. The AB5 law restricts the use of independent contractors and will soon be enforced against the trucking industry after the court declined to hear their appeal. The California Trucking … Continue reading 70,000 truck owner-operators in California may be forced to stop driving in one week due to new state law
