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Stagecoach gives trial to UK's first full-sized driverless bus
Single-decker will run autonomously only in depots until laws allow passengers
Unions make fresh call for railway policing merger to be scrapped
The UK's three largest rail unions have joined forces with Labour in a renewed bid to stop the merger between the British Transport Police (BTP) and Scotland's national police force.
The threat to bus services risks making the crisis of loneliness worse [subscription]
Bus services across the country are under grave threat, but you probably already knew that. In fact, you have probably seen the effects in your town, village or community day on day, year on year since austerity began in 2010.
Tuesday, 24 July 2018
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- Electric cars: 'Flexible' charging aims to cut costsCharging cars at different times of the day could save owners significant sums, Ofgem says.
- Tesla shares hit by report it is seeking refundsElon Musk's electric car company has asked suppliers to refund cash from previous payments, a report says.
- England's best and worst motorway services of 2018 namedFor the second year running, travel watchdog Transport Focus has asked customers for their views.
The Guardian
- Drivers name England's worst motorway service stationThurrock services on the M25 have been rated by users as the worst in England, in a survey of motorway service stations.
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- Fiat Chrysler Europe boss resigns after being overlooked for chief exec jobThe boss of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) in Europe has resigned after he missed out on being appointed chief executive of the company following Sergio Marchionne stepping down at the weekend for health reasons.
London Evening Standard
- Luxury ride-hailing app Wheely launches in London offering chauffeur serviceA premium ride-hailing app offering chauffeur-driven cars has relaunched in London, with a license to operate until 2023.
Other Regional Press
- Councils will look at ways to take back control of car parking TWO of Oxfordshire district councils have agreed to explore ways in which parking enforcement could be taken off the police.
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