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Monday, 01 September 2025

BBC News

• New bus services boost connections between townsA new series of bus services will deliver improved "connectivity" between towns in the west and south of a county.
• Young people to get £1 bus fares across WalesFrom 1 September, single fares will cost £1 and a full day pass will cost £3 for those aged 16 to 21.
• Peak rail fares 'gone for good' on ScotRail trainsSome routes will see fares fall by as much as 50% at busy times, but on others prices will be unchanged.
• Four million tons of clay moved in HS2 excavationEngineers have begun the process of lifting the machines used on the project to the surface.
• Crime fears revealed on London's public transportAlmost four in 10 people using London's transport network have "felt worried" and nearly 10% were deterred from travelling due to a worrying incident they had experienced, according to Transport for London (TfL).

The Guardian

• Tap-in, tap-out rail ticket trial to streamline fares using GPS trackingEast Midlands passengers to test digital tickets that will automatically charge best fares at end of day. Train passengers in the East Midlands are to test technology that will let them tap in and out for journeys and be charged the best fare for their trip at the end of the day.Trials of digital rail tickets based on GPS tracking will begin on Monday as part of the government’s plan to improve the rail network’s complex fare system.

Times Online

• Vans top table for London's biggest pollutants as black cabs go green [subscription]Taxis were the greatest source of toxic nitrogen oxides six years ago, but the rise of electric hybrids has reduced their emissions

Local Government

• Securing history: Council grant shields aviation heritageNorth Lincolnshire Council has awarded £6,720 to the North Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre to install a cutting-edge security system, protecting priceless aviation artefacts and ensuring the site remains safe and welcoming for all.

Birmingham Mail

• New HMRC rules for EV drivers kick in today with motorists warnedGovernment has split mileage reimbursement rates between public and home charging for electric company cars.

Bolton News

• Pensioners to face time restrictions on free bus pass use from tomorrowBolton pensioners will soon face time restrictions on Bee Network bus travel again as this summer's trial comes to a close.

Nation. Cymru

• Travelling in rural Wales with no carEarlier this month the UK Government began a consultation exercise on several aspects of driving law in Wales and England.

Wales Online

• Everyone needs to be using Transport for Wales' Pay as you Go scheme for key reasonDriving into the centre of any city can be an ordeal. Heavy traffic and costly parking - as well as congestion charges in some cities - can make the daily commute into a nightmare.

Yorkshire Post

• Suspend the implementation of home-to-school transport policy and mend fences with familiesThe home-to-school transport policy change has severely eroded trust between North Yorkshire Council and the families of schoolchildren. Many families were let down by changes which only allow free transport to a child's nearest school, rather than eligibility being based on the catchment system.

Other Regional Press

• MP set for showdown with First Bus over failing routesMP Rachel Gilmour has demanded urgent improvements to the Number 25 and 28 bus routes after a flood of complaints calling the services 'not fit for purpose' and securing top-level talks
• 'Bournemouth deserves safe and reliable bus services'Buses were a lifeline for my disabled parents as I helped them get around. I've loved buses for as long as I can remember, so it was a real treat to attend the bus rally in Kings Park.
• Huge new transport plans aims to move Bath 'out of the slow lane'We all want better, safer walking, wheeling and cycling routes for people's everyday journeys
• New high-tech train tickets launch on UK trains from todayYou will be charged at the end of the day thanks to an app on your phone

Rail Advent

• Transport for Wales Invests £400k in Rail Station ImprovementsTransport for Wales (TfW) has announced that funding has been made available to a number of stations on the Wrexham to Bidston Line to replace and install new waiting shelters for passengers on the platforms.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Moving People adds a pair of Alexander Dennis Enviro200 busesMoving People of Oswaldtwistle has taken delivery of a pair of Enviro200 buses, supplied by Alexander Dennis.

TaxiPoint

• Trade rep details new Heathrow taxi rank system entering final phase before rolloutA new digital system designed to modernise how taxis operate at Heathrow is now nearing completion, with live testing scheduled to conclude in the coming weeks. The Taxi Feeder Management System (TFMS), developed in partnership between Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL), Sensor Dynamics and trade representatives, is being introduced to improve flows through the Feeder Park and terminals.

The Business Desk

• New rail ticket technology launched in the East MidlandsA new digital rail ticketing system is being trialled between Leicester, Derby and Nottingham, aiming to simplify fares and cut out the need to buy tickets in advance.

Transport Scotland

• £4.5 million for rural and island EV chargingThe Scottish Government has announced funding of £4.5 million to ensure more equitable access to electric vehicle charging opportunities across the country.

Aviation Industry

• Up To 17h 30m: The UK's 10 Longest Nonstop Passenger Flights In SeptemberMore than 140 countries will have long-haul passenger flights in September. Of these, the UK will have the second-highest number of departures, behind the US. Airlines serving the UK will have an average of 335 daily long-haul takeoffs, some of which will be provided by Heathrow's top foreign operators. These details are from analyzing all schedules using Cirium Diio data.

Other News Sources

• Kent County Council's Community Transport Grant (UK)The Kent County Council is inviting community-led groups and organisations to apply for its Community Transport Grant, designed to support the creation or enhancement of local transport schemes across Kent.
• Pavement parking ban decision due as drivers back actionThe Department for Transport (DfT) is expected to decide whether it will introduce a ban on pavement parking soon, with the RAC reporting the majority of drivers want the Government to take action.
• Quiet Time for Ship RecyclersAs August winds down, global markets gave us another week of shy half-gestures and newlywed hesitant moves, says cash buyer GMS, all while confidently pretending they were marching somewhere important.“Oil traders kept one eye on inventories…