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London taxi-maker raises $400m to develop greener cabs
The Chinese firm that makes London’s black cabs has raised $400m (£275m) to fund the development of a fleet of greener hybrid taxis ready to roll off the production line next year.
The A55, slow internet and the steel crisis ... just three things Ken Skates needs to sort out in North Wales
The Clwyd South AM was promoted to the new Secretary for Economy and Transport
'Transport and connectivity a must for north to become a powerhouse' says Lord Adonis
Addressing 600 guests at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner last night, the former Transport Secretary said: “If the north is to become a powerhouse, it has to be better connected."
Could the orange GM buses be coming back to Manchester?
The Bus Services Bill could see the entire fleet of buses return to a single shade - as well as creating a London-style network
Sheffield ‘could miss out’ on HS2 as scheme comes under review
Sheffield could ‘miss out’ on HS2 after reports the scheme is ‘under review’ to save money, a shadow minister has said.
DfT seeking advice on CrossCountry franchising contingency plan
The Department for Transport is seeking advice on a mobilisation plan for the CrossCountry franchise from an outsourcing company, should the normal franchising process fail. In response to a written question from shadow transport secretary Lilian Greenwood, rail minister Claire Perry said the...
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The Guardian
- Campaigners ask government to spend more to boost cyclingCampaigners have demanded that the government boost spending to match its stated commitment to cycling after official statistics showed an apparent decline last year.
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- Ultimate urban electric bicycle: RadMiniThe ultimate urban electric bicycle needs to be tough, compact and ready to haul cargo – tasks the new RadMini is built to handle with ease. If the Brompton is a Morris Minor, the RadMini is the Hummer of folding bicycles. Fitted as standard, 4”-wide, all-terrain tyres more than soak up potholes, a folding frame makes multi-modal travel a breeze… The post Ultimate urban electric bicycle: RadMini appeared first on ETA.
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