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FirstGroup train and bus operator rebuffs offer from Apollo
FirstGroup, owner of Great Western Railway in the UK and Greyhound in America, rebuffs offer from US firm.
Labour announces plan for under 25s to have free bus travel
Councils opting for publicly owned bus services to get funds partly arising from road taxUnder 25s would have free bus travel under a Labour government, the party said, proposing a scheme that would be paid for by ring-fenced cash arising from road tax.The party said local authorities who moved to introduce public ownership of bus services or franchising would be given the funds to provide free travel. The scheme would incentivise councils to create municipally owned bus companies.
Thursday, 12 April 2018
BBC News
- Jeremy Corbyn pledges free bus travel for under-25sThe proposal would only apply in areas where bus services are back in public ownership, the party says.
Financial Times
- Greyhound owner FirstGroup rejects bid from ApolloUK transport operator says 'opportunistic' buyout offer undervalues company
The Guardian
- Labour announces plan for under 25s to have free bus travelCouncils opting for publicly owned bus services to get funds partly arising from road taxUnder 25s would have free bus travel under a Labour government, the party said, proposing a scheme that would be paid for by ring-fenced cash arising from road tax.The party said local authorities who moved to introduce public ownership of bus services or franchising would be given the funds to provide free travel. The scheme would incentivise councils to create municipally owned bus companies.
The Herald
- Scottish transport giant knocks back US takeover approachFIRSTGROUP, the Aberdeen-based bus and rail giant, has rebuffed a takeover approach from a major US investment firm.
Birmingham Mail
- Jeremy Corbyn plans free bus travel for 322,000 Birmingham children, teenagers and young adults Labour leader announces plan to offer free bus travel to everyone under the age of 25
London Evening Standard
- Jeremy Corbyn pledges free bus travel for those under 25People under 25 would have free bus travel under a Labour government in areas where services are brought under public ownership, Jeremy Corbyn will say.
- British Airways launches 'no frills' fare on long-haul flightsBritish Airways will launch a new "no frills" fare for hand-baggage only customers, the airline has announced.
The York Press
- Coppergate bus lane cameras catch 4,300 motorists MORE than 4,300 drivers were caught using a city bus lane last year - costing them nearly £100,000 in penalty charges.
Other Regional Press
- A new bus route to be launched connecting Bracknell and HeathrowA BRAND new bus route from Bracknell to Heathrow is soon to be introduced by Reading buses. The new Green Line 703 will run between Bracknell and the country's biggest airport hourly from May 8, as well as connecting the town with Windsor, Slough and Langley.
- A new bus route to be launched connecting Bracknell and HeathrowA BRAND new bus route from Bracknell to Heathrow is soon to be introduced by Reading buses. The new Green Line 703 will run between Bracknell and the country's biggest airport hourly from May 8, as well as connecting the town with Windsor, Slough and Langley.
- Bus timetable means fewer services in Oxford - but passengers 'won't be put off'PASSENGERS will not be deterred from catching their usual bus because of timetable changes, according to a transport watchdog.
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