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Thursday, 03 September 2026

BBC News

• Village on track for two new railway stationsA village that was last served by trains in the 1960s could be in line for two new stations.
• Work to refurbish 'disgusting' bus station beginsDevelopers Berkeley told the BBC that more than £4m was being invested in creating a "modern, high-quality transport hub" in Guildford town centre.
• Bus services set to change after countywide reviewCambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority wanted to ensure publicly-funded investments in bus services were "giving the best return" as part of its plans for franchising.
• Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in oneLondoners are able to hail the UK's first robotaxis - as Uber today becomes the first company to launch a self-driving minicab.
• Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuringUber is cutting more than 3,000 jobs worldwide as part of a major overhaul designed to shrink management layers and refocus spending on its core business.
• JLR investment a 'vote of confidence' for regionA business leader says JLR's new investment could attract others to also invest in the Midlands.
• Criminals publish data of 8.7m people after airports hackThe company, which owns Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports, was hacked last month.
• London mayor's untaxed car conviction withdrawnCity Hall officials say the Nissan Micra does not belong to the mayor or Transport for London.
• Heathrow expansion an 'outdated' risk, mayor saysSir Sadiq Khan is repeating his opposition to a third runway in response to a government consultation.

Financial Times

• Uber allies with driver unions in bid to slow robotaxi rolloutRide-hailing app admits its effort to back workers may appear 'ironic' after years of clashes with drivers.

The Guardian

• London’s first self-driving taxis for hire hit the streetsWayve robotaxis added to Uber app and will have human in front ready to take over if needed – but only 15 cars licensed. Londoners are now able to hire self-driving taxis for the first time, after rides in Wayve’s autonomous vehicles were added to the Uber app on Thursday.The chances of landing a robotaxi on request immediately are slim, with only 15 vehicles so far licensed. That contrasts with the more than 100,000 private hire vehicles in the capital – roughly the same number of Uber customers who have registered to take autonomous rides.

The Herald

• Major Glasgow bus operators back £2 fare cap despite 'astonishing' timescaleThe voluntary £2 cap on bus fares in Glasgow and the west of Scotland has been backed by three major operators.

The Scotsman

• £2 bus fare cap: Fears passengers won't get discount because some operators not readyBus passengers may be unable to get new £2 maximum fares when the scheme is extended to the west of Scotland on Monday because some operators have been given insufficient time to prepare, MSPs have warned.

Times Online

• Drivers babysitting Uber's autonomous cars banned from speaking [subscription]Before Uber's self-driving vehicles can operate fully autonomously they will be manned by safety drivers who aren't allowed to talk to customers
• Cyclists must mind manners, and the blind [subscription]Floating bus stops, heavy e-bikes and reckless riders endanger all pedestrians, sighted or not

City AM

• Uber launches 'autonomous' cabs in London Londoners will be able to order 'autonomous' Ubers from today as the ride-hailing firm becomes the first company to launch automated driving technology to customers in Britain.

Local Government

• Councils urge residents to help bring back international rail services to KentAshford Borough Council (ABC) and Kent County Council (KCC) is urging residents to help secure the return of international rail services to Ashford and Ebbsfleet by taking part in a short survey demonstrating demand directly to rail operators. 
• North Somerset bus patronage reaches record highBus passenger numbers have reached record levels across North Somerset, with more people choosing to travel by bus.

Network Rail

• £130m invested to strengthen Scotland?s railway against extreme weatherNetwork Rail has reached an important milestone in its work to strengthen Scotland's railway against extreme weather, investing £130m in resilience over the last two years.

Birmingham Mail

• All the Birmingham roads set to become 20mph under new council planBosses are planning a major rollout of 20mph speed limits across the city

Birmingham Post

• Ryanair warns soaring jet fuel prices could topple some European airlinesThe airline says the price of jet fuel could soar next summer amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Stena Line ferry flooded with 500 tonnes of water during Holyhead Port incidentThe vessel struck an unprotected turning fender in the port before water flooded into the engine room

London Evening Standard

• Heathrow expansion would make UK 'overshoot' climate targets, report suggestsExperts said climate targets would be exceeded before the third runway is built, according to new modelling.

Yorkshire Evening Post

• MCard to offer cheaper bus journeys for 19-25 year olds in West Yorkshire as new academic year startsYoung people in West Yorkshire are set to benefit from cheaper bus travel as the new academic year starts.

Blackpool Gazette

• Blackpool Transport responds to rumours that heritage trams will not operate during 2026?Operational trams need more significant work before they can be safely and reliably returned to service.?

Cambridge News

• Cambridgeshire bus services to get timetable shake-upThe changes should make the bus network 'simpler to operate and explain'
• Cambridge could get its 12th 'greenway' connecting villages with cityThe greenway project aims to improve journeys for those cycling, walking and horse riding between Cambridge and its surrounding villages

My London

• London councils unite to oppose Heathrow expansion blueprintLondon councils have come together to mount opposition to the Government's blueprint for a proposed third runway at Heathrow Airport. Leaders of Wandsworth, Richmond, Kingston, Hillingdon, Southwark, Sutton and Windsor and Maidenhead councils said current plans to expand capacity at Heathrow do not go far enough to protect residents from increased noise, pollution and congestion.
• 'Heathrow planes fly over our homes every 45 seconds - £3,000 compensation isn't enoughResidents living in the shadow of Heathrow Airport have condemned a £3,000 third runway compensation package - insisting their "bad neighbour" is already causing a series of issues in their village

Oxford Mail

• £7bn East West Rail line delays opening of new train stationThe opening of a new railway station is facing setbacks due to potential strike action by train staff.

Other Regional Press

• Think tank urges government to give City Hall control of railway land to boost homebuildingHanding over control of Network Rail land in London to Sadiq Khan could see 535,000 homes built around stations in inner boroughs and over a million across the city, ministers have been told.

Centre for Cities

• Mind the density gap: How Britain?s big cities can build more homes near train stationsHow many homes are missing around stations compared to France and Japan and what policies would help build more homes near stations?

Bus-News

• National Express Trials Electric Bus at Stansted AirportNational Express has announced it will trial a battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro bus on the shuttle service linking London Stansted Airport?s long-stay car park with the terminal.
• Leicester to Fund New Electric Buses with ?5 Million GrantA brand-new grant of 5 million GBP is set to be made available to operators within the Leicester Buses One Network Partnership.

Highways News

• End of the road nears for Transport Scotland?It?s being reported that the Scottish Government is going ahead with a manifesto commitment to bring Transport Scotland under direct ministerial control.

Rail Magazine

• Transport Scotland to be brought back into Scottish Government controlThe Scottish Government is to bring its executive transport agency, Transport Scotland, back into the core of government, it has announced.

Aviation Industry

• Heathrow expansion set to unlock over 100,000 jobs nationwideHeathrow has today announced that its expansion plans are expected to unlock over 108,000 jobs across every nation and region, spanning the likes of construction, engineering and all-important apprenticeship opportunities for young people.
• Are we building operationally resilient airports?With capacity stretched to the limit, explore why provable resilience is the top priority for airport leaders at the International Airport Summit 2026 roundtables.

Other News Sources

• Batteries Included! Classic Merseyside train overpowers third rail limitationA milestone in electric railway preservation was achieved on Monday, 1 September, by the Class 507 Preservation Society (C507PS) ? the first conversion of a preserved electric multiple unit to battery operation in Britain.
• Phase one bus franchising contracts signed for West YorkshireFirst West Yorkshire and Transdev Blazefield made the cut, with services due to begin rolling out from spring 2027.
• Heathrow expansion would make UK ?overshoot? climate targets, report suggestsExperts said climate targets would be exceeded before the third runway is built, according to new modelling.
• Rawtenstall rail link back on trackRawtenstall could get its passenger rail service back after more than 50 years without one