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UK pushed out of Interrail scheme after dispute
The move is not related to Brexit, but means UK rail journeys will no longer be covered by Interrail passes.
Rail firms could seek costs after government scraps franchise bidding
The Department for Transport (DfT) insists there is no recourse for the rail firms as they enter into the bidding process at their own risk.
Bus satisfaction is determined by the driver, says new report
If we are to improve the effectiveness of our public transport systems we must ensure that people want to use it; a new report suggests that satisfaction is derived from the driver.
Thursday, 08 August 2019
BBC News
- Drivers fined £4.2m for using Belfast bus lanesOne Belfast city centre camera raised £1.5m in fines in the past four years, official figures show.
The Herald
- Lack of drivers causes cancellation chaos for Stevenage bus usersCustomers have been describing the bus services in Stevenage as "inept" following a series of recent cancellations due to driver shortages.
Hull Daily Mail
- Man hits out at Hull Paragon's broken bus screens after year of complaining gets him nowhereA frustrated City of Culture volunteer has hit out at faulty bus timetable boards in Hull Paragon Interchange which he says are leaving people “stood around like idiots”. On Wednesday, just two out of six boards in the station seemed to be fully operating by showing departure times for buses leaving Hull Paragon.
Other Regional Press
- Dundee’s new Blether Bus blasted as ‘real community’ service is axedDundee City Council has been accused of foisting a “pale imitation” bus service on pensioners in the West End. The local authority voted to axe the 204 service earlier this year, despite fierce opposition from residents.
- T fL announce improved services on four Croydon bus routesFour bus routes serving Croydon and south London are to get improved frequencies on their routes from the end of this month.
- Stagecoach boosts Banbury bus servicesSTAGECOACH in Oxfordshire has announced timetable changes in Banbury following customer feedback and consultation with Oxfordshire County Council.
Other News Sources
- Bus satisfaction is determined by the driver, says new reportIf we are to improve the effectiveness of our public transport systems we must ensure that people want to use it; a new report suggests that satisfaction is derived from the driver.
- Controversial plans for the Great Baddow bus gate have been scrappedPlans for a controversial Chelmsford bus gate have been scrapped in light of serious damage to the Army and Navy flyover. Essex County Council's Baddow Bus Gate proposal, which would have stopped cars travelling westbound between Meadgate Avenue and the Army and Navy roundabout, had been heralded as a solution to congestion on the roundabout.
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