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Friday, 11 January 2019
Manchester Evening News
- Angry councillor ranting 'liars' and 'I'll see you in court' sees town hall meeting cut short - preventing debates on HS2 and mental health supportWigan leader Coun David Molyneux moved a vote to suspend proceedings as outspoken independent Coun Bob Brierley shouted 'you're liars' and 'I'll see you in court'
Coach and Bus Week
- East Coast Buses launches contactless travelLothian Buses subsidiary East Coast Buses launched contactless payment on its services on Thursday 20 December.
- Six routes transfer in latest TfL tender resultsThe latest round of TfL tender results have been announced, with six routes changing hands and one new route finding its first operator.
- Ann Gloag made Dame in New Year Honours list – other industry figures awarded OBEsStagecoach co-founder is recognised for services to business as well as her extensive charity work, some of which is estimated to have directly helped more than 120,000 women and children in Africa
- Birmingham’s route 50 goes PlatinumWell-known Birmingham route 50, today operated by National Express West Midlands, is set to receive Platinum branding.
Route One (Bus and Coach)
- Southend Pier set for £3.25m upgradeAn ageing train service is set to be replaced in a £14m revamp of the longest pier in the world.
- Leeds park-and-rides pass 2m passengers markTwo Leeds park-and-ride services offering city centre links on ultra-low emission buses have now recorded a combined total of more than two million passenger journeys.
- Self-testing should be an option for ER membersDVSA figures show that 98% of PCV and LGV MoT tests are now carried out at its 578 Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs).
- Post-Christmas work return boost for mobile ticket salesThe full post-Christmas return to work and school on Monday saw Brits spend a massive £1.45m on smartphone transport tickets, according to leading m-ticketing provider Corethree.
- Stagecoach Merseyside brings more Gold to WirralIncreasing demand has led Stagecoach Merseyside to expand its luxury brand bus fleet in Wirral.
- Free wi-fi access at 8 West Yorkshire bus stationsFree wi-fi is now available at the eight busiest West Yorkshire Combined Authority-managed Metro bus stations.
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