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Sunday, 10 May 2020

Reuters News

• UK commuters face cycling or walking to work once lockdown is easedMore commuters should consider cycling or walking when Britain's coronavirus lockdown is eased to take the pressure off public transport capacity that is likely to drop by 90% under social distancing requirements, Transport Minister Grant Shapps said on Saturday.

Mail Online

• Government to urge people to cycle or walk to work - and wear face masksGrant Shapps warned there will be no 'single leap to freedom' after the coronavirus lockdown is lifted as he warned it will be a long time before the UK's transport network returns to normal.

London Evening Standard

• Government launches £2 billion bid to turn England into nation of cyclists and walkers to reduce spread of coronavirus on public transport England's commuters will need to walk, cycle and even scoot more as ongoing social distancing will force them to seek alternative forms of transport, the Government has announced.

Manchester Evening News

• Government announces £2b package as he urges Brits to walk and cycle to workThe new “ambitiousâ€� programme for the transport network was announced during Saturday's government press briefing