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Monday, 12 July 2021

Derby Telegraph

• Controversy over changes to mask rules on public transportMasks are expected to become optional from July 19 but some people are not happy

Other Regional Press

• Face coverings to remain compulsory on public transport in Wales but not EnglandThe continuing differences in Covid rules between England and Wales show no signs of disappearing with the Welsh Government announcing that face masks will still be needed on public transport.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Milton Keynes shortlisted for zero emissions bus schemeA new fleet of fully electric buses could be on their way to Milton Keynes, after MK Council’s proposals made the final shortlist in the Department for Transport’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Access scheme.   The scheme could see more than £40 million invested in Milton Keynes’ public transport network, with 60 new electric buses and an upgraded overnight charging bus depot.   The Department for Transport announced its Zero Emission Bus Regional Access scheme earlier this year, and invited local authorities to submit their localised electric bus proposals for a...

Other News Sources

• Live service updates across Hampshire bus stopsBUS users across the county can continue to view live service updates when waiting at a stop.