Rising gas prices be darned, it’s Labor Day weekend and that means travelers are getting ready to hit the roads, rails and airways of our fair country in one last attempt to savor the summer. The Automobile Association of America says about 33 million Americans are preparing to venture 50 miles or more from home this weekend, which is a 2.9% increase from last year. [More]
Despite High Gas Prices, Plenty Of Americans Hitting The Highways & Byways This Labor Day Weekend
By August 31, 2012
New Yorkers Have Longest Commutes But They Can Sleep En Route
By September 23, 2011
According to the Census Bureau, residents of the New York area have the nation’s longest commutes, with the average trip taking about 35 minutes. However, New York also ranks highest in usage of public transportation, so a lot of those people can catch some rest on the way to and from work. [More]
USPS Sent My Package An Extra 6,283 Miles Before Reaching Destination 2 Miles Away
By March 14, 2011
We like Consumerist reader Justin’s optimistic attitude. He sent a package to a destination two miles away, via the ever unpredictable US Postal Service, and seems pretty amused by the fact that it went across the country first. [More]
