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Rail strike brings widespread disruption to Great Britain
Industrial action by Aslef union members at seven companies is the biggest strike by drivers in decades. Rail passengers around Great Britain face another day of widespread disruption on Saturday owing to a strike by train drivers at seven operating companies.
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Cheaper fares, electric buses and buying depots agreed by Greater Manchester's leaders
Plans to bring buses in Greater Manchester back under public control are progressing as leaders agree to buy new electric buses and bus depots. The Bee Network - the name given to the new London-style integrated public transport system - is set to be rolled out across the region by the end of 2024.
Saturday, 30 July 2022
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- Bournemouth's Yellow Buses goes into administration amid rising petrol prices and inflationThe bus company has "suffered" from the challenges of the pandemic - and the changes in people's lifestyle habits
Edinburgh Evening News
- Villagers on edge of Edinburgh say they will be 'stranded' if bus service is withdrawnPeople in Ratho have felt poorly connected with Edinburgh since the direct bus service to the city centre was withdrawn eight years ago.
Manchester Evening News
- Cheaper fares, electric buses and buying depots agreed by Greater Manchester's leadersPlans to bring buses in Greater Manchester back under public control are progressing as leaders agree to buy new electric buses and bus depots. The Bee Network - the name given to the new London-style integrated public transport system - is set to be rolled out across the region by the end of 2024.
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- Bus companies band together to offer free travel for children to help with cost of living crisisThree bus companies have joined together to collaborate with councils to provide free bus travel for children.
- Transport chiefs on Yellow Buses going into administrationLEADING transport officials for the conurbation have expressed their sadness on learning Yellow Buses has gone into administration.
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