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‘Clean and quiet’: Hydrogen-powered bus tested on the streets of Kent
An electric bus powered by a hydrogen fuel cell has hit the streets of Sevenoaks, as part of a week-long trial.
Network Rail unveils next generation of bridges
A new modular bridge design that could transform crossings has been unveiled by Network Rail.
West Yorkshire bus franchising: Approval set for first step
West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has published proposals to begin a formal assessment of a franchising scheme for the region’s bus network. If approved, it will represent the first step towards possible reregulation and follows a manifesto pledge by Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin to bring services under public control.
Friday, 18 June 2021
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- Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi faces probe ahead of market debut, says reportA watchdog is reported to be investigating whether Didi has been unfairly squeezing out smaller rivals.
Times Online
- Tougher targets to be set on improving air quality [subscription]New legal limits on air quality will be introduced before the end of next year as part of measures designed to address escalating concerns over pollution.
- Councils handed power to fine drivers £70 for traffic offences [subscription]Motorists will face £70 fines for a range of common traffic offences by the end of this year as councils are given new powers to punish errant driving.
Mail Online
- Tough new air pollution laws to be introduced after tragic death of Ella, 9, from asthma attackA Southwark coroner ruled in December that air pollution contributed to the 2013 death of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, nine, who lived 80ft from the South Circular road in Lewisham, south-east London
Bucks Free Press
- Extra Motorway Services' new M25 service station to go before public inquiryThe fate of a major motorway service station boasting a new hotel, significant parking, and a complex new junction will be debated at a public inquiry two months from now.
Cambridge News
- Autonomous delivery robots spotted cruising down Cambridge streetsOne dismayed social media user wrote: "What fresh hell is this?"
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