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Indianapolis Star
6 days ago
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Should you pay to reserve you seat on Greyhound? You might not get what you pay for
Going Greyhound and got a seat preference? Those who'd rather have a window or an aisle seat or want to make sure they're able to sit next to a companion – or no one at all – can choose their spots. The low-cost long-distance bus service allows riders to select their seats when purchasing tickets. It costs, though — between $1.99 and $19.99, according to the Greyhound website. A traveler can also opt for a 'Neighbor-free' ride by reserving two seats next to one another, getting the second seat at a 45% discount. The 111-year-old Dallas-headquartered Greyhound system began assigning seats after its 2021 acquisition by Munich, Germany-based Flix, which also owns FlixBus, another low-cost bus service that launched in 2013. Enforcement of assigned seating is inconsistent. Some drivers appear indifferent to the policy and others ignore it altogether. 'At Greyhound, we understand the importance of comfort and convenience during travel, which is why we offer the option for passengers to purchase assigned seats,' a company representative told IndyStar. 'Customers who buy assigned seats can expect to use those seats unless there is an unexpected operational or safety-related reason that prevents it.' During a recent trip from Chicago, Illinois, to Cincinnati, Ohio, the driver announced there was no assigned seating and told a middle-aged couple they were unable to sit in the front-of-the-bus seats for which they'd paid extra. The driver told them they could wait and try to purchase tickets on a later bus or find seats elsewhere on his coach. He told other passengers he keeps the row behind and to the right of him empty regardless of whether a customer has paid to reserve those seats. There's not widespread awareness of the policy, and some passengers meet with resistance from others who have settled into reserved seats not assigned to them and are reluctant to give them up. YouTuber Nomadic Introvert had purchased two seats together for a recent trip from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Detroit, Michigan. In a video of the trip, she said a driver told passengers they could sit anywhere (3:05) when she boarded. But on another portion of the route, even after a different driver confirmed her seat numbers when scanning her tickets (9:53), someone was in her seat when she got on the bus. They moved without incident. Later in the trip, a dispute between passengers led the driver to order the folks to go to their assigned seats. (23:00) In some circumstances, the driver can determine a passenger needs to move for their reserved seat due to 'safety or operational purposes' or for a minor, an elderly person or a person with a disability. If a passenger with a seat reservation is moved and can't get a seat in the same or superior seat reservation category, the passenger can get the seat reservation fee refunded through
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
AT&T to dual list on NYSE Texas in latest win for new exchange
AT&T will dual list on the NYSE Texas , the U.S. wireless carrier said on Thursday, marking the latest company to be drawn to the Lone Star state's pro-business policies, lower taxes and strong economy. The dual listing of the Dallas-headquartered company, which has nearly 24,000 employees based in Texas, will be effective Friday, August 1. The state is also home to the largest number of companies listed on the NYSE. AT&T will maintain its primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange and trade with the "T" ticker symbol on NYSE Texas. NYSE Texas, which officially opened for business in March, has seen several companies, including oilfield service company Halliburton and Truth Social-parent Trump Media & Technology Group, dual list on the Dallas-based exchange in the first three months. The impending launch of the Texas Stock Exchange , backed by Wall Street giants BlackRock and Citadel Securities , is set to heat up the competition in the listing market.
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NYSE Texas Lists First ETFs With Strive Asset Management
649E92 Five months after its launch, NYSE Texas is debuting its first exchange-traded funds. On Thursday, the NYSE named the 13 funds that will be listed on the Dallas-headquartered exchange and dual-listed by Strive Asset Management. The funds will also continue to trade on the NYSE. 'We are delighted to welcome Strive as the first ETF issuer to dual-list on NYSE Texas,' Timothy Reilly, head of exchange-traded solutions at the NYSE Group, said via a press release. 'ETF listings on NYSE Texas will further support the capital market community emanating from the state of Texas.' The 13 Dual-Listed Funds The funds that are coming to NYSE Texas are: Strive International Developed Markets ETF (STXI) Strive Mid-Cap ETF (STXM) Strive U.S. Energy ETF (DRLL) Strive Natural Resources and Security ETF (FTWO) Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC) Strive 500 ETF (STRV) Strive 1000 Dividend Growth ETF (STXD) Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF (STXE) Strive 1000 Growth ETF (STXG) Strive Small-Cap ETF (STXK) Strive 1000 Value ETF (STXV) Strive Enhanced Income Short Maturity ETF (BUXX) Strive Total Return Bond ETF (STXT) The Growing ETF Market in Texas In February, the NYSE announced its plans to relocate its Chicago operations to Dallas as the Lone Star State emerged as the state with the largest number of NYSE listings (more than $3.7 trillion in market value, according to the exchange's announcement at the time). Separately, the Texas stock exchange is planning to launch in early 2026 as more financial firms establish new operations on so-called 'Y'all Street.' The moves south mean that investors are getting more ways to invest in the booming financial hub, including BlackRock's iShares Texas Equity ETF (TEXN) which launched in June and has $12.32 million assets under management (AUM). 'At Strive, we believe capital markets thrive when they prioritize innovation, meritocracy, and maximizing shareholder value,' Matt Cole, CEO at Strive said via Thursday's news release. 'That's what's happening with NYSE Texas, and we're proud to be the first ETF issuer listed on the exchange.' Strive didn't immediately respond to request for comment, and the NYSE pointed the news outlet back to Reilly's comment from the press | © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Insider
14-07-2025
- Business Insider
Now you can get a breath of fresh air at airports — literally
One of my travel dreams came true recently. I was in Laguardia, Terminal C, on my way to the gate headed to Florida, when I came across a "terrace." A kind of amphibious, indoor-outdoor space, it was enclosed with glass walls facing onto the runways, but a net ceiling that allowed in fresh air and real sunshine. In other words, you could sit outside at the airport, past security. For me, one of the biggest drags of travel has long been that feeling of being trapped inside on a beautiful day, waiting for a flight — delayed or on time — unable to catch a gulp of fresh air. I get the security concerns, but couldn't there be some "outside" once you're inside? Now, my wish was granted. In this terrace, there were lovely benches, with people sitting enjoying their time — one family having a snack, one fellow doing bench pushups, one couple enjoying each other's company. And we were all enjoying the fresh air. My colleague Nathan set out to find out more about airport terraces. So, how common are they? Outdoor spaces, such as terraces and viewing decks, were once fairly common features at airports across the world. With heightened security concerns post 9/11, many of these areas closed. Weary travelers were forced to while away the hours with little more than sterile shopping malls and extortionately priced cafés and bars to occupy them. In recent years, however, many airports have been undergoing major renovations aimed at elevating customer experiences — and outdoor spaces have become all the rage once more. Aside from the obvious aesthetic advantages, such areas are designed to address a growing issue in aviation: passenger stress. It's hard to blame anyone for feeling frazzled when flying. Cramped cabins, intimidating security procedures, and the nagging threat of delays and cancellations are enough to make even the hardiest of travelers fret. But a little fresh air can often go a long way toward alleviating some of that anxiety. "Human beings, by nature, respond very poorly to sterile environments," Terence Young, a principal and design director at global architecture firm Gensler, told Business Insider. "We feel like we're being driven. We have no sense of human agency. There's no joy in the space." Gensler was early to embrace the alfresco trend, leading the design of JetBlue's T5 Rooftop at New York's JFK International Airport. Opened in 2015, it was one of the first post-security outdoor areas available to all passengers in the United States. The rooftop is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time and offers a green area, child-friendly and dog-friendly spaces, and views of the Manhattan skyline and the TWA Flight Center. Gensler is also working on a 5,000-square-foot terrace at San Diego International Airport. Due to open in September, the space will offer flyers an outdoor restaurant and views across San Diego Bay. Another firm looking to bring the outdoors closer to flyers is Corgan. One of the Dallas-headquartered firm's recent projects was the Delta Sky Club and Sky Deck at Salt Lake City International Airport. The almost 30,000-square-foot space opened in 2020 and offers passengers an open-air patio where they can take in the Wasatch Range. Alongside Lake Flato Architects, Corgan is also designing a new terminal at San Antonio International Airport, which will include a post-security outdoor patio with views across the airfield. "The travel journey begins long before boarding a plane," Ginger Gee DiFurio, an aviation design director at Corgan, said. "Features like natural light, fresh air, views, and greenery have become essential in reducing stress and providing a sense of calm within the often-hectic terminal environment." John Trupiano, a principal at Corgan, who is leading the new terminal project at San Antonio, added that he believed the growing trend also reflected a "broader cultural shift toward health and well-being." "There's a growing emphasis on providing access to the outdoors as designers seek to balance the need for shelter with the benefits of a more nature-connected, health-conscious lifestyle," he said. At Pittsburgh International Airport, officials are also looking to take some of the stress out of flying. The airport is undergoing a $1.7 billion new terminal program that will add four outdoor terraces, two pre-security and two post-security. The project aims to harness a "biophilic" design to bring nature to passengers, allowing flyers to grab a breath of fresh air and shake off some excess energy before boarding. "The stress of uncertainty can make people anxious," Christina Cassotis, the CEO of Pittsburgh International Airport, told BI. The key question is: "How do you create calm?" she added. And it's not just passengers who could benefit from such spaces, with designers also keeping airport employees in mind. "Their ability to operate safely is 100% dependent on their frame of mind," Young said. Other airports to have added similar outdoor spaces include Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Monterey Regional Airport, Long Beach Airport, Denver International Airport, and San Francisco International Airport. While many travelers will no doubt delight in the opportunity to step outside of the terminal, for others, the idea of airside outdoor spaces might conjure up even more security concerns. But airports and designers are taking a number of precautions to minimize risks. "Post-security outdoor spaces require careful planning to ensure compliance with safety and security regulations," Trupiano said. "This includes physical barriers and screening processes to prevent the transfer of prohibited items from non-secure to secure areas, as well as design strategies to mitigate the risk of foreign object debris near aircraft operations." Aviation security expert Jeffrey Price told BI that "the most significant security measure" is often a plexiglass wall that extends around eight to 10 feet high. He said these were also made "as seamless as possible" to make them difficult to climb over. CCTV is also often in place to monitor such terraces, and security personnel may also patrol the areas or be stationed nearby, Price added. "Everything starts with a safety and security filter. Everything," Cassotis said. What is next on our travel wish list? Three things. First, planes that are impervious to weather — in other words, planes that could fly even in inclement conditions. Next, more of a subway-style system where you could simply arrive at the airport and buy a ticket for whatever flight you want, and just get on the next one. And finally, more (and functioning) power outlets. One can always dream.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ONEOK buys remaining stake in Delaware Basin JV for $940m
Natural gas transmission company ONEOK has acquired the remaining 49.9% interest in the Delaware Basin joint venture (JV) from NGP XI Midstream Holdings for $940m. The deal, which includes $530m in cash and $410m in ONEOK common stock, positions ONEOK as the sole owner of the JV. The Delaware Basin JV boasts a processing capacity of more than 700 million cubic feet per day in the Delaware Basin across west Texas and New Mexico. ONEOK provides fractionation, gathering, marine export, processing, storage and transportation services. With a network of approximately 60,000 miles of pipelines, ONEOK plays a crucial role in transporting natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products and crude oil, catering to both domestic and international energy demand. The acquisition comes after recent strategic moves by ONEOK, including the formation of JVs with MPLX in February to develop a large-scale liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) export terminal in Texas City and a connecting pipeline. These ventures involve the construction of a new 400,000 barrel per day (bpd) LPG export terminal and a 24in pipeline from ONEOK's Mont Belvieu storage facility to the terminal. Earlier this year, ONEOK concluded the sale of its three interstate natural gas pipeline systems to DT Midstream for $1.2bn in cash. ONEOK reported a net income of $691m for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025, compared with $639m in the same period last year. In January this year, ONEOK completed its acquisition of Dallas-headquartered EnLink Midstream, a provider of integrated midstream infrastructure services for natural gas, crude oil and NGLs, as well as CO₂ transportation for carbon capture and sequestration. "ONEOK buys remaining stake in Delaware Basin JV for $940m" was originally created and published by Offshore Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
