Two- and three-wheeled vehicles, used by billions of people, are moving away from fossil fuels to batteries faster than cars in countries that have made the energy transition a priority.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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Senate Introduces Long-Awaited Bill Promising Changes for Ticket Buying
The Fans First Act would require disclosures about fees and the location of tickets, strengthen a law banning bots and set stiff penalties for violations.
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Tips for Avoiding Surprise Bills From Electronic Toll Roads
Cashless tolls have reduced traffic jams, but they can also lead to hefty bills for out-of-state drivers. One piece of advice: Promptly pay the bill you get in the mail.
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CVS Says It Will Change the Way Its Pharmacies Are Paid
The drugstore chain is introducing a model that will compensate pharmacies based on how much they paid for a drug, as well as a set markup and service fee.
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JetBlue Seeks Court Approval of its Acquisition of Spirit Airlines
JetBlue Airways is trying to persuade a federal court to let it acquire Spirit Airlines, a deal that the Justice Department says will raise fares and reduce competition.
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S&P 500 Hits 2023 Record, Reversing Summer Losses
The S&P 500 has risen over 10 percent from its October low, with November its best month of the year.
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Jerome Powell Says It’s Too Soon to Guess When Rates Will Drop
The Federal Reserve chair said officials could still raise rates “if” that becomes necessary, and that it’s too soon to guess when they will ease.
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Surging U.S. Oil Production Brings Down Prices and Raises Climate Fears
American oil production is hitting record levels, delivering economic and foreign policy benefits but putting environmental goals further out of reach.
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Is the Holiday Shopping Season Going to Be a Success? The Answer Is Murky.
Black Friday weekend had a decent turnout for retailers, but it’s unclear if the rest of the season will deliver for the industry.
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The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Eased in October
The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index continued to cool and consumer spending was moderate, good news for the Federal Reserve.
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Paris Metro Rides During 2024 Olympics Could Cost Almost Double
Citing the price tag of ramped-up service for the Games, the regional transit authority is planning big increases aimed at visitors from July 20 to Sept. 8.
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In a Shaky Oil Market, OPEC Has Bitter Decisions to Make
Anticipating a drop in demand for 2024, major producers, led by Saudi Arabia, are trying to reduce supply.