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Patrick McLoughlin interview: Brexit would push up ticket prices and threaten our car industry
In an interview with The Telegraph, he warns that there is “an unknown risk” that the “long term future” of the UK’s highly successful motor industry could go the way of the coal mines, if Britain withdraws from the EU’s free trade zone.
Arriva faces northern exposure amid inquiry [subscription]
The stuttering rail franchise system has been thrown into disarray after the Competition and Markets Authority launched an unprecedented investigation into the transport department’s decision to award the Northern Rail network to Arriva.
Welsh MP calls for 'quick' completion of Halton Curve rail line
A North Wales MP has called for the completion of £17.86m redevelopment of the Halton Curve rail line to take place ‘quickly’.
Sunday, 22 May 2016
The Guardian
- Black cabs blame Uber for rise in attacks on London’s taxi driversScotland Yard figures reveal scale of violence on capital’s roads and prompt fresh spat between rivalsA surge has been recorded in violent crimes against London taxi drivers, prompting a fresh spat between Uber and black cabs over who is to blame.New figures from Scotland Yard reveal that violent offences against taxi drivers have risen by more than two-thirds, from 856 in 2014 to 1,403 last year. Black-cab drivers have blamed Uber for the increase, alleging that “poor English” and the inadequate street knowledge of drivers working for the taxi-hailing app company have generated so much frustr...
Times Online
- Uber’s unlicensed drivers kept off Irish roads [subscription]Uber’s attempts to fully break into the Irish market look set to be blocked for good as officials have advised Shane Ross not to permit the car-sharing company to use drivers who do not hold a taxi licence.
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Could a �60m road revamp be set to get under way on Wearside?The multimillion pound scheme dualling road from A19 into Sunderland is now under consultation
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