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The age of the flying taxi draws closer with the Future of Flight action plan
Drone technology could transform our skies and boost the UK economy by Ł45 billion by the end of the decade.
Cardiff Crossrail set to take a major step forward
THE DEVELOPMENT of a tram-train line in Cardiff is about to take a major step forward with a design and build partner set to be appointed.
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- Parent concern over North Yorkshire school bus catchment changeParents in rural parts of North Yorkshire have shared their concern over a plan to change school bus services to cut costs.
- Rail unions call for peak fares to be scrappedScotland's rail unions, the STUC and environmental groups have made a joint call for peak train fares to be permanently scrapped.
- Hundreds of bikes in cycle-hire scheme went missingThe cost covering vandalism and repairs for the West Midlands initiative is Ł316,000 in nearly a year.
- M25 reopens eight hours ahead of scheduleThe unprecedented daytime closure had closed one of the country's busiest stretches of motorway.
- Uber agrees $178m payout to Australia taxi driversThe class action was brought on behalf of more than 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers.
Department for Transport
- The age of the flying taxi draws closer with the Future of Flight action planDrone technology could transform our skies and boost the UK economy by Ł45 billion by the end of the decade.
The Guardian
- M25 reopens ahead of scheduleThe M25 in Surrey reopened eight hours ahead of schedule on Sunday after the first planned daytime closure of the motorway.
The Herald
- Cardiff Crossrail set to take a major step forwardTHE DEVELOPMENT of a tram-train line in Cardiff is about to take a major step forward with a design and build partner set to be appointed.
The Independent
- Flying taxis could launch in two years in UK skiesThe Department of Transport says the plans for flying taxis will turn science fiction into reality
The Telegraph
- Councils ignoring LTN concerns could face funding cuts [subscription]Transport Secretary says Government may reconsider settlements for authorities that fail to consider impact of schemes
- First tests for flying taxis on the horizon by 2026. [subscription]So-called ‘vertiports’ will be set up for electric aircraft that take off vertically, similarly to the Harrier jump-jet
City AM
- Manchester Airport could add Ł16.3bn per year to UK economy by 2050, report shows Regional political and business leaders have backed a report showing how further investment and government support for Manchester Airport could nearly triple its contribution to the UK economy and support 85,000 new jobs by 2050.
Mail Online
- Transport Secretary Mark Harper blasts 'anti-motorist' low traffic neighbourhoods as he orders councils using them as cash cows to consider local opposition when applying to introduce the controversial road closures and and 20mph zonesMinister Mark Harper lashed out at 'anti-motorist' low-traffic neighbourhoods and accused councils of using them of cash cows today as he unveiled a clampdown on their introduction.
The Mirror
- Flying taxis and crime-fighting drones expected by 2030 under sci-fi style plansThe Department for Transport (DfT) has unveiled its blueprint for use of drones and novel electric aircraft, which proposes the first piloted flying taxi by 2026
Sky News
- Flying taxis could take off in two years under new drones planThe first piloted flying taxi could take to the UK skies in two years.
Bolton News
- Flying taxis could launch in 2 years- Government drone planIn two years’ time, flying taxis could be used in UK skies under the Department of Transport (DoT) plans and drone deliveries could become regular by 2027.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Anger in Wibsey 'boiling over' over pavement parkingAnger in a Bradford village is “boiling over” as parking on pavements continues to obstruct the movement of pedestrians.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Enforcement of controversial new 20mph speed limits starts today across WalesGoSafe teams will target roads which data has shown pose the greatest safety risk
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Newcastle International Airport night bus announced after council's move to restrict parkingNews of a six-month trial of a night bus comes after Newcastle City Council revealed that it wants to stop 'illegal' parking around Newcastle International Airport
Yorkshire Post
- Oliver Coppard asks to be judged 'in long term' on loss-making Supertram entering public ownershipSouth Yorkshire mayor Oliver Coppard has asked to be judged "in the long-term" on the success of taking the region's loss-making tram network into public ownership as he takes over control later this week.
Lancashire Telegraph
- Bus service set to return to Ribble Valley from AprilA much-needed, cross border bus service is set to return to the Ribble Valley later this year.
Other Regional Press
- Bus Franchise Glasgow: First step towards public control of buses but it could take seven yearsThe first step towards returning the bus network in Glasgow and surrounding areas to public control has been taken, but what comes next?
- Oxfordshire councillor says it fully consulted on LTNsThe councillor in charge of Oxfordshire's roads said 'detailed and lengthy' consultation went on before LTNs were introduced in Oxford after the government issued new guidance to councils that they must consider local residents' views.
- Flying taxis could launch in 2 years- Government drone planIn two years’ time, flying taxis could be used in UK skies under the Department of Transport (DoT) plans and drone deliveries could become regular by 2027.
- First look at what Teesside railway station will look like as huge redevelopment to get underwayImages released showing what Eaglescliffe Station will look like as work set to start
Railway Gazette
- Ticketing Hub launched to simplify ‘London-style’ integrationUK: Following an initial deployment on Transport for Wales Rail services, Unicard has announced the nationwide launch of its ticketing Hub platform which aims to simplify the implementation of contactless ticketing across modes and operators.
Route One (Bus and Coach)
- Bus Open Data Service: Good and bad, but it is here to sayThe Bus Open Data Service (BODS) was launched in 2020 on the sector providing registered local services in England; arguably, not ideal timing. The industry was reeling from the impact of pandemic restrictions, and it was unable to focus on implementing new data regulations in the way that would normally be straightforward for one of the most regulated sectors in the UK.
- The ‘yin-yang’ approach: Transport training focused on engagementFormer Traffic Commissioners Beverley Bell and Nick Denton use their knowledge to educate these days. Utilising a ‘dynamic duo’ approach, engagement with delegates is effortless during professional transport training
Aviation Industry
- Heathrow Airport signs deal to extend use of NATS’ capacity technologyStrategic ACM is a technology enabled service that utilises advanced analytics - such as modelling and simulation - to create operations insights. The tool works by creating a digital twin of an airport to support critical runway scheduling decisions, enabling the airport and airlines to optimise schedules and ensure resilient and efficient operations.
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