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Buses are the future of urban transport. No, really
Why do many urbanists think the lowly bus – emblem of all that is slow, stigmatised and wasteful – is the key to city transit ... and that Latin America is the only place doing it right?
Giving Heathrow third runway would hurt other airports Gatwick claims
GATWICK Airport bosses have warned that allowing Heathrow to build a third runway would threaten the viability of other airports by creating a monopoly in the industry.
Thursday, 28 August 2014
BBC News
- Bike rental scheme opens in cityA bicycle rental scheme open to Birmingham's commuters, residents and visitors begins operating in the city centre.
- Aircraft makes emergency landingA Virgin flight makes an emergency landing at Edinburgh Airport after suffering a loss of cabin pressure shortly after take-off.
- Ryanair to bid for Cyprus AirwaysBudget airline Ryanair has confirmed that it plans to bid for the Cypriot national airline, Cyprus Airways, which is up for sale.
Financial Times
- Malaysia Airlines cleared for big revampGovernment approves restructuring aimed at restoring national carrier’s fortunes, proposing to cut about a quarter of staff and some long-haul routes
- Qantas posts record A$2.8bn lossAustralia’s Qantas Airways reports the worst loss in its 93-year history but says recovery is now in sight
- Ryanair faces test with Business PlusConvincing fliers to pay more for perks such as flexible tickets, fast-track security, priority boarding and seats near the exits may prove difficult
- Ryanair introduces basic business classIrish airline introduces business class, although with no screen dividing it from standard, no free meals, no hot towels and no protection from the rain
- Airlines fight for the right to reclineAn argument between two United Airlines passengers highlights the problems thrown up by aircraft economy measures
- Ryanair launches ‘business class’ serviceLow-cost airline aims to shed its brash image and win over frequent flyers with new class that offers premium over bare bones service
The Guardian
- Buses are the future of urban transport. No, reallyWhy do many urbanists think the lowly bus – emblem of all that is slow, stigmatised and wasteful – is the key to city transit ... and that Latin America is the only place doing it right?
Mail Online
- Guide dog owners scared of going out in London because of cyclists, charity claims There has been an increase in reports of those involved in a collision or a near-miss with someone on their bike, according to the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
Birmingham Mail
- Roadworks warning for Birmingham Airport passengers£1m scheme to widen A45 Coventry Road could cause traffic nightmare for travellers
Bolton News
- 'Drivers should have eye tests every 10 years', says Bolton motoring expert DRIVERS should have eye tests every 10 years to prevent accidents on Bolton’s roads, according to an advanced driver.
London Evening Standard
- Kings Cross St Pancras station re-opens following fire alert Passengers were evacuated from a major central London railway centre following a fire alert.
- More tube strikes planned for September Train drivers union ASLEF are planning further strike action after failing to reach an agreement over continuing grievances between themselves and London Underground management.
Manchester Evening News
- Campaigners lobby Salford town hall in protest against transport cutsParents and carers arrived at Swinton Civic Centre this morning to hand in a petition
The York Press
- National Railway Museum’s trainspotting season to open with Ian McMillan poem YORKSHIRE poet and broadcaster Ian McMillan has written a new poem for the National Railway Museum’s trainspotting season.
Wales Online
- End of the car tax disc: After nearly 100 years on everything from a banger to a Ferrari it's finally the end of the road for the tax discThe traditional sight of the road tax disc tucked away in the corner of the windscreen will become a thing of the past after discs are abolished
East Anglian Daily Times
- Stansted: Ryanair launches package aimed at business travellersLow-cost airline Ryanair has unvilved a new ticketing package designed to suit the needs of the growing number of business travellers taking the budget option.
- Suffolk: Rail services return to normal as decision awaited on weekend plansRail services in the region should finally be back to normal today after Tuesday’s engineering over-run at Ipswich.
North Wales Live
- Merseytravel plan to open or reopen host of new stations If Liverpool is successful in becoming part of a High Speed rail network, Lime Street station could be in line for a major expansion
- Peel Ports starts recruiting skilled workers for £300m Liverpool2 deep-water terminalPorts group will also invest £500,000 in training as it looks to take on 500 people before the end of 2015
Other Regional Press
- Giving Heathrow third runway would hurt other airports Gatwick claimsGATWICK Airport bosses have warned that allowing Heathrow to build a third runway would threaten the viability of other airports by creating a monopoly in the industry.
- Preston station revamp getting on trackWork is set to start on improvements to Preston railway station forecourt as part of a massive project to revitalise the city centre.
Aviation Industry
- Low-budget Ryanair launches business-class ticketsEurope's largest budget airline, Ryanair, has launched a flexible business-class ticket in its latest U-turn from a no-frills tradition.
- Airlines mull first-class future after success of business bedsThe word's top airlines are questioning the need for first-class cabins as flat-bed seats cradle corporate customers in once-unimaginable comfort, making the premium on front-row seats harder to justify.
- Qantas Airways posts $2.6 billion loss for yearQantas Airways Ltd. on Thursday posted a record 2.8 billion Australian dollar statutory loss for the last fiscal year reflecting a profit-draining battle with its smaller rival Virgin Australia and aircraft write downs.
- Boris Johnson: Estuary airport would ‘contribute £92.1bn’ to UK economyReport published claiming new hub airport would support 336,000 jobs
- Ryanair confirms bid for Cyprus Airways15 other bids expected for loss-making airline
Other News Sources
- The Windsor Link Railway and property pricesThe Windsor Link Railway (WLR) is a project aiming to improve the connections between economic areas around the M3 and M4 corridors leading to London. It will connect the Great Western and South West Train lines and potentially link both to London Heathrow Airport.
- Commuters face 3.5 per cent rail fare hike WINCHESTER rail passengers are facing hikes in fares which could see annual tickets to London cost almost £5,000.
- Travelport launches mobile ticketing for Deutsche BahnE-ticketing service issues tickets directly to smartphones
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