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Saturday, 28 August 2021

The Guardian

• Toyota pauses Paralympics self-driving buses after one hits visually impaired athleteJapan’s Aramitsu Kitazono was left with cuts and bruises after being hit by the e-Palette vehicle at the athletes’ villageToyota has apologised for the “overconfidence” of a self-driving bus after it ran over a Paralympic judoka in the athletes’ village and said it would temporarily suspend the service.The Japanese athlete, Aramitsu Kitazono, will be unable to compete in his 81kg category this weekend after being left with cuts and bruises following the impact with the “e-Palette” vehicle. His injuries prompted a personal intervention from the president of Toyota, Akio Toyoda. Continue reading...

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Bus station plans to 'make it easier to move around region'THE Leader of Bradford Council said plans to transform a West Yorkshire bus station will

Northern Echo

• Askew Road bus lane will remain - as changes to Gateshead stayA NORTH EAST town which saw a raft of changes made to its road layouts - including the addition of a bus lane - will see them stay.

Cambridge News

• Buses every ten minutes and cheaper fares could transform transport in Greater Cambridge regionThe Greater Cambridge Partnership has released its proposals for a future bus network in the region

Other Regional Press

• More buses to Witney and BanburyBUS operator Stagecoach has announced increased morning and evening bus services.