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Tuesday, 15 August 2017
BBC News
- M8 'missing link' officially openedThe newest section of Scotland's busiest motorway has been officially opened by the first minister.
Financial Times
- Uber boosts drivers as it tries to retain London licenceRide-hailing app introduces tipping feature amid police concerns over violent incidents
- Uber investor Benchmark trades new barbs with KalanickVenture capital firm alleges former chief is trying to deter potential replacements
The Herald
- M8 'missing link' officially opened by First Minister Nicola SturgeonThe new section of the M8 motorway has been officially opened by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
- Driving expert: Motorway link is safer, greener and good for businessSCOTLAND'S new motorway system will be safer and cleaner as well as boosting business, a roads and driving expert said as the the country's
The Scotsman
- New 'missing link' M8 section cuts 20 minutes off journeysMotorists are saving up to 20 minutes in their journey along Scotlands busiest motorway since an improvement scheme was put in place.
Times Online
- Drivers pay penalty for councils 1.5bn parking bonanza [subscription]Councils are raising more than 1.5 billion a year from parking, two thirds of which is as a result of penalty charges, a study has revealed.
Mail Online
- How councils are raking in 1.5billion a year on parking A report from the RAC found total income from on-street tickets and permits totalled 483m, a further 338m came from on-street penalty charges and 682m from off-street charges and penalties.
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- Extra £2 million to be spent on fixing potholes BOLTON’S budget for repairing potholes and back streets will increase by £2 million.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- We want justice after brutal attack, says cab firm boss A BOSS at a cab firm has issued a new appeal over an horrifying attack which left one of his employees with a cracked skull.
London Evening Standard
- Uber passengers can now tip their driversUber passengers will be able to tip their driver without having to hand over cash, under a series of improvements announced by the cab booking firm today.
Reading Evening Post
- This is why learner drivers will soon be allowed on Britain's motorways The Government hopes new legislation will be passed by Parliament next year
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- Consultation on major improvements to A27 branded a shamA CONSULTATION on plans to improve a major road has been condemned as a “sham”.
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