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Sunday, 21 June 2020

The Guardian

• Rented e-scooters ride to the rescue of English commuters as Covid lockdown easesCouncils in 30 cities plan pilot projects to relieve public transport overcrowding Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageRented motorised scooters could soon be ubiquitous in many English cities as councils prepare pilot projects aimed at relieving pressure on public transport caused by the coronavirus.The Department for Transport is expected to publish its framework for e-scooters next week, which will give details of how the system of rented scooters will work. Privately owned scooters will still be banned. Continue reading...

Mail Online

• Motorway petrol stations charge an extra 34p per litre as drivers embark on long car journeysMotorway petrol stations are ripping off motorists by up to 34p per litre on fuel. It can cost £18.70 more to fill up a family car on the motorway than at supermarket forecourts nearby.

Northern Echo

• Martin Lewis warns of £1,000 fine if driving licences aren't updated Consumer journalist and finance expert Martin Lewis has warned millions of motorists during his ITV show of potential fines relating to driving licences.

Other Regional Press

• Wiltshire falling behind on access to electric car chargersWiltshire is behind the curve on the green transport revolution with less than average access to electric car charging points, new figures suggest.
• M4 closing tonight and tomorrow night for work on new access road The M4 will be closed westbound between junctions 15 and 16 tonight and tomorrow night.
• Martin Lewis delivers warning to drivers to check their picture card licencesSome could risk a hefty fine over breaking the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) rule

Other News Sources

• Herefordshire pulling ahead on access to electric car chargersHerefordshire is ahead of the curve on the green transport revolution, new figures suggest, with greater than average access to electric car charging points.