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by The Notified Team on May 19, 2025 7:23:50 PM
The transportation world is always moving - EVs, supply chains, aviation and more. But who’s covering the big stories?
We’ve put together a list of 10 must-know journalists from major outlets known for their wide reach, high readership and online visibility - all reporters found in our media contacts database whose stories consistently gain traction and spark online discussions.
Let’s dive in!
10 Popular Journalists Covering Transportation
Aarian Marshall – Wired Magazine (Seattle, Washington)
Aarian is a staff writer at WIRED, focusing on transportation and urban development. Based in Seattle, she previously contributed to The Atlantic's CityLab. Her recent articles delve into topics such as the federal freeze on EV charger funding, Tesla’s Cybertruck recall due to faulty adhesive and New York City's use of Google Pixel devices to detect subway track defects.
Contact: LinkedIn, X (4k+ followers)
Jon Ostrower – The Air Current (Seattle, Washington)
Jon is the Editor-in-Chief of The Air Current, an independent aviation news outlet. With extensive experience in aviation journalism, including roles at CNN and The Wall Street Journal, Ostrower offers in-depth analysis of the aerospace industry. His recent coverage includes developments in electric aviation, airline industry strategies and aircraft manufacturing innovations.
Contact: LinkedIn, X (139k+ followers)
Tom Costello – NBC News (Washington, DC)
Tom serves as a Senior Correspondent for NBC News, covering aviation, transportation, NASA, business and consumer issues. Costello has reported on major stories like the 737-MAX crashes and the "Miracle on the Hudson," earning multiple Emmy awards. His recent articles focus on global issues, including challenges faced by the French government and the war in Ukraine.
Contact: LinkedIn, X (24k+ followers)
Pete Muntean – CNN (Washington, DC)
Pete is a correspondent for CNN, specializing in aviation and transportation. Based in Washington, D.C., he is a licensed pilot and flight instructor, bringing firsthand expertise to his reporting. Muntean's recent stories include analyses of air traffic control challenges near Reagan National Airport and investigations into aviation incidents.
Contact: LinkedIn, X (21k+ followers)
Patrick McGeehan – The New York Times (New York, NY)
Patrick is a seasoned reporter for The New York Times, focusing on transportation and infrastructure in the New York metropolitan area. His recent articles have addressed topics such as the impact of congestion pricing on New Jersey commuters and challenges facing New York City's subway system and developments in regional airport expansions.
Contact: LinkedIn, X (2k+ followers)
Sarah Freishtat – Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois)
Sarah is a reporter for the Chicago Tribune, focusing on transportation and mobility. Her recent articles cover topics such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public transit ridership, developments in Chicago's infrastructure projects and changes in regional transportation policies.
Contact: LinkedIn, X (2k+ followers)
Andrew J. Hawkins – The Verge (Brooklyn, New York)
Andrew is the transportation editor at The Verge, covering electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, ridesharing, public transit and infrastructure. His recent articles focus on Tesla’s Cybertruck recall and Waymo’s driverless miles, analyzing safety and performance data.
Contact: LinkedIn, X (13k+ followers)
Michael Bayer – Frankfurter Rundschau (Hesse, Germany)
Michael is the editor-in-chief of Frankfurter Rundschau, specializing in covering Deutsche Bahn, infrastructure projects and political topics like the Brandenburg state election. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bayer regularly wrote about crisis management. Since 2013, he has helped lead FR’s cross-media strategy and teaches digital journalism at the University of Mainz.
Contact: LinkedIn, X (900+ followers)
Renaud Chasle – Transport Info (Brittany, France)
Renaud is a journalist at Transport Info, specializing in transportation and logistics. His recent articles have covered topics such as the impact of rising fuel prices on the transportation sector, advancements in logistics technology and regulatory changes affecting freight companies.
Contact: LinkedIn
Katy Austin – BBC News (UK)
Katy is the transport correspondent for BBC News, formerly a Business Correspondent. She covers transport issues, including new powers for local authorities to manage bus services and hand luggage liquid restrictions in the UK and EU.
Contact: LinkedIn, X (5k+ followers)
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