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David Brown says encouraging people into pubs but not back onto public transport is absurd. The boss of Go-Ahead, one of Britain's biggest bus and train operators, has accused the government of maintaining 'absurd' and contradictory coronavirus policies over public transport and pubs. David Brown, Go-Ahead's chief executive, urged ministers to change an approach that has encouraged people to go to pubs and restaurants while staying cautious about using public transport.
Big questions over future of ScotRail as post-Covid shake-up looms
The cost of running Scotland’s main train operator has spiralled after commuters deserted the railways – and now the way it’s run could be about to change significantly
Sunak’s ‘missed opportunity’ for coach industry support: CPT
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s decision to introduce a Job Support Scheme, but it says that Mr Sunak has “missed an opportunity” to further help the coach industry.
Friday, 25 September 2020
Financial Times
- UK car output falls 44% in August as orders dry upIndustry warns of potential second hit to factories from lockdown measures
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- Volkswagen to pay compensation for collaborating with Brazi's dictatorshipBrazilian investigation found company was one of several that secretly worked with 1964-85 military government The German carmaker Volkswagen has agreed to pay millions in compensation to former employees in Brazil who were persecuted during the country's military dictatorship.
Times Online
- Electric scooter hire firm to pay for police spot checks on users [subscription]Police will carry out spot checks on electric scooter riders under new measures to prevent them being used by drunks or on pavements.
- Car production in Britain close to being cut in halfBritish car factories are sending vehicles down assembly lines at barely half the rate they were a year ago.
City AM
- Car production plunges as surge in cases slams breaks on sector recoveryCar production plunged again in August, falling 44.6 per cent year on year as factory output stalled amid ongoing disruption The post Car production plunges as surge in cases slams breaks on sector recovery appeared first on CityAM.
Birmingham Post
- Ford engine factory in South Wales closes after 40 yearsSome 150 staff will remain for a few months de-commissioning the factory
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