All articles tagged with #boring company
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Jalopnik
Nashville has approved a private tunnel project by the Boring Company to connect the airport with downtown, bypassing traditional public transit options like light rail, raising concerns about resource allocation and community engagement.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
Elon Musk's Boring Company is fast-tracking a 10-mile tunnel project in Nashville to connect downtown to the airport, despite local opposition and environmental concerns, with state officials approving the project without significant input from city residents or officials, highlighting tensions between state and city authorities.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Verge
Elon Musk's Boring Company plans to build a tunnel loop under Nashville connecting downtown to the airport, expected to be operational within a year and funded privately, though its success and safety remain uncertain amid political and safety concerns.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by TechCrunch
The Boring Company, founded by Elon Musk, plans to build a 10-mile underground tunnel loop in Nashville connecting downtown, the convention center, and the airport, with operations potentially starting by fall 2026. The project is privately funded and aims to improve transit, following the company's successful Las Vegas tunnels, though it faces scrutiny over safety and operational pace.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Nashville Banner
The Boring Company, owned by Elon Musk, plans to build a tunnel in Nashville connecting the airport to downtown, promising quick Tesla trips and full funding by the company, but faces skepticism over geological challenges and lack of detailed planning. The project is supported by state officials but criticized by local Democrats and some city leaders due to safety, feasibility, and land rights concerns.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by WPLN News
Tennessee has partnered with Elon Musk's Boring Company to develop the 'Music City Loop,' an 8-mile underground tunnel connecting downtown Nashville to Nashville International Airport, aimed at reducing traffic congestion. The project is privately funded, faces engineering challenges due to hard soil, and is expected to be completed in two years, with potential for future expansion.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Nashville Scene
Elon Musk's Boring Company plans to build a tunnel from downtown Nashville to the airport, but the project faces significant geological challenges due to Nashville's rocky terrain and history of sinkholes and underground water issues, raising concerns about feasibility and potential complications.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fortune
Elon Musk's expanding business ventures are significantly impacting Bastrop, Texas, as companies like Starlink and the Boring Company establish operations there. While some residents express concerns over rising home prices and environmental issues, others appreciate the community engagement efforts by Musk's companies. The town is experiencing a mix of anticipation and uncertainty about the future, amidst local scandals and broader gentrification trends.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Boring Company's Vegas Loop tunnel has reached Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, marking progress on the University Center Drive loop. The tunnel, which began last month, will extend to the Las Vegas Convention Center's Silver Lot. The loop will feature two tunnels connecting three sites, with at least one tunnel expected to be operational by April 2025. The project aims to eventually include 93 stations and 68 miles of tunnels, enhancing transportation in Las Vegas.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fortune
Last year, workers from Elon Musk's Boring Company accidentally exposed the foundations of two pillars supporting the Las Vegas monorail, leading to temporary shutdowns of the public transit system. The incidents occurred while the company was working on a tunneling project in Las Vegas. The county issued violations related to the incidents, accusing the Boring Company of working without a permit and creating potential hazards. This adds to a series of safety episodes, including previous reports of unsafe working conditions for employees. The monorail, a well-known public transit system in Las Vegas, transports millions of people annually along the Las Vegas Strip.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fortune
Former employees of Elon Musk's tunnel construction startup, the Boring Company, have raised serious safety concerns, alleging that the company's ambitious goals and high expectations have led to a disregard for worker safety. Complaints include lack of accountability, long hours, and pressure to meet deadlines, resulting in injuries and potentially life-threatening situations. An OSHA investigation found serious violations at the company's Las Vegas project site, including exposure to hazardous chemicals and lack of proper safety equipment. Former employees claim that their safety concerns were ignored or not taken seriously, and one former safety manager was fired after raising multiple safety issues. The Boring Company has contested OSHA's findings and denied the allegations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Jalopnik
Workers building Elon Musk's Boring Company tunnel in Las Vegas are facing hazardous conditions, wading through toxic mud filled with chemicals that cause serious burns, as well as safety violations. The project, intended to connect hotels with the Las Vegas Convention Center, has faced setbacks and scaled-back plans, with slow progress and a rough safety record. The company is contesting the safety violations, but former employees question the safety and innovation claims of the tunneling processes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
According to the book "Breaking Twitter," Elon Musk's former lieutenant, Esther Crawford, was told by a Boring Company staffer that part of her job was to protect and take care of Musk. The book reveals that Crawford was advised to be cautious as the world would try to influence Musk through her. Crawford, who was laid off in February, later praised Musk's leadership but criticized his reliance on gut instinct for business decisions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
A farmer in Bastrop, Texas, where Elon Musk's Boring Company and SpaceX have built sites, has described the area as "the Wild West" due to the lack of zoning and rules. The Boring Company is facing criticism over its plans to dump treated wastewater in the Colorado River. The company has filed plans to discharge 142,500 gallons of treated wastewater in the river per day, but an environmental consultant representing Musk's companies said it was a short-term solution. The Boring Company and SpaceX do plan to eventually connect to the municipal wastewater system, but it would take around two years to build the connection.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gizmodo
Residents of Bastrop, Texas are opposing a permit that would allow Elon Musk's Boring Company to dump over 140,000 gallons of treated wastewater into the Colorado River. The company is expanding its operations in Bastrop County and plans to build a company town called Snailbrook. Residents and officials are concerned about the private wastewater dumping and would prefer the company to opt into the existing local wastewater system. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality held a meeting to discuss the company's operational plans, and a final decision on the pending permit could be months away.