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Friday, 08 September 2017

BBC News

• Electric dreamThe Scottish government wants to phase out diesel and petrol cars, but what challenges will that bring?
• Jaguar Land Rover boss says free trade is 'crucially important'Ralph Speth, the chief executive of Jaguar Land Rover, says it is
• BMW joins Jaguar in boosting electric car modelsJaguar Land Rover and BMW unveil plans for all new cars to have an electrified version.

Financial Times

• New car-hailing apps threaten Uber's dominance in LondonDidi-backed Taxify and Via to shake up one of US group's most profitable markets

The Scotsman

• Future looks bright for electric cars, says Quilter CheviotScottish Government plans to phase out new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2032 will spark investment in electric rivals, according to wealth manager Quilter Cheviot.
• Alastair Dalton: Tough vehicle restrictions better for allWhen The Scotsman moved its Glasgow office from the city centre to the south side nearly a decade ago, I remember being struck by how much cleaner the air felt.

Times Online

• Drivers saved from soaring motor insurance premiums [subscription]Drivers are expected to save up to £5 billion on insurance over the next five years after the government announced reforms to the way in which compensation payouts are calculated.

Reuters News

• Taxify halts London services after regulator questions licence Uber rival Taxify has temporarily halted operations in London, the company said on Friday, after local regulator Transport for London said the new market entrant had failed to obtain a proper operating licence.

Birmingham Post

• Jaguar Land Rover to go electric from 2020 Luxury car manufacturer says all new cars will be either electric or hydrid

The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)

• Taxi drivers facing huge bills for wheelchair cabsLocal authority officers have urged members of the licensing committee to push forward with implementing a controversial policy which would require a 100% wheelchair accessible taxi fleet by June 6 next year.

Other Regional Press

• Police say new 20mph limit on busy road is 'too low' A NEW 20mph speed limit in Windmill Road could be approved today despite police saying it is 'too low' and officers won't be able to enforce it.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• New TfL app enables passengers to top up their Oyster card on the go (Image Source: Mayor Watch) Oyster card users can now check their pay as you go balance and top up their card with just a few quick taps of their smartphone after Transport for London (TfL) launched its new app.  The new app, which was designed by TfL and developed by Cubic Transportation Systems, is free to download via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store and enables customers to use their smartphone to quickly add pay as you go credit or Travelcards to their Oyster card. These can then be added after 30 minutes by simply touching the Oyster card on the yellow card reader at any...

Other News Sources

• Uber rival Taxify has halted operations in London just 3 days after launchingTaxify, an Estonian ride-hailing app billed as a cheaper alternative to Uber, has been ordered to stop operations in London just three days after launching.
• Emissions only part of the Scottish air quality issue, says FTAThe Freight Transport Association has urged government to appreciate the steps which the sector has taken in improving vehicle emissions in the ...