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A generation of “pollution-busting” buses that suck in dangerous particles will be introduced nationwide under plans to improve air quality.
Watchdog warns HS2 construction must begin by end of March, as government continues to dither
The National Audit Office says HS2 will be further delayed if construction doesn't begin soon
Friday, 24 January 2020
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- Uber strikes deal with Nissan in electric vehicle pushNissan will make 2,000 of its Sunderland-made electric Leafs available to Uber drivers
Times Online
- Glasgow to introduce 20mph city speed limit [subscription]A 20mph speed limit will be introduced on most roads in Glasgow to improve safety after plans were approved by the city council.
- Uber deal puts spark in Nissan plant [subscription]Nissan is to provide thousands of discounted electric vehicles to British Uber drivers in a boost for the carmaker’s Sunderland plant.
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- Uber ramps up British charm offensive with sweeping Nissan dealNissan and Uber have signed a deal that will provide the ride-hailing giant’s drivers with a fleet of new electric [...] The post Uber ramps up British charm offensive with sweeping Nissan deal appeared first on CityAM.
Daily Record
- Most roads in Glasgow will now have 20mph speed limitThe policy will see Glasgow follow the lead of Edinburgh with the new speed limit adopted in most of the city's streets.
Other Regional Press
- BMW Mini plant Cowley opens apprenticeship scheme for 2020A CAR factory that has become a part of Cowley's identity is seeking talented teenagers to join its team.
- Plan to ban cars in town centresA radical proposal to ban cars from Kent town centres in light of the climate change emergency appears to be gathering support.
- Lorry ban on rural roadsA system to restrict lorry drivers from using rural roads is set to be trialled in Kent.
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