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Regional governments try to win back control of their bus networks

MORE people in England travel to work by bus than by all other forms of public transport combined—about 12% of the working population. Bus passengers make 5 billion journeys a year, three times as many as train passengers. And yet English buses are spluttering.

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  • Porn star to be featured on Taiwan travel cards to 'cheer commuters up'Protests after Japanese star Yui Hatano’s image is printed on Easycard travel cards which can be used on metro and bus routes Commuters in Taiwan will start using prepaid travel cards featuring a photo of a Japanese porn actor from Tuesday, despite protests from politicians and parents.Yui Hatano, one of Asia’s most popular adult movie actors, will appear on limited-edition series two cards, which can be used on the metro and bus networks and at convenience stores in the capital Taipei. Continue reading...

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