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Metrolink fares could rise by 6% annually until 2020
The planned increase would cover operation costs and growth, the area's transport body says.
Transport chaos looms as rail unions widen strikes over driver-only trains
Carefully planned walkouts will cause commuter misery next month, as the government and train operators try to save moneyPity British commuters this autumn. In southern England, Merseyside, East Anglia and the east coast main line they will face a wave of disruption after strikes were announced for Tuesday 3 October and Thursday 5 October. London Underground will also face disruption on the later date.Privately, the rail workers’ union, the RMT, and drivers’ union Aslef believe they can win improved pay and conditions for their members and ensure the safety of the travelling public as rail fir...
M3 shutdown causes chaos [Subscription]
A bomb disposal unit shut part of the M3 for almost 12 hours yesterday, trapping thousands of travellers in tailbacks up to 15 miles long.
Sadiq Khan tells Londoners 'direct your anger at Uber' as 500k back calls for ban to be reversed
Sadiq Khan has urged 500k people who signed a petition calling on Transport for London to reverse a ban on Uber in the capital to direct their anger at the firm.
Sunday, 24 September 2017
BBC News
- Land speed records attempted on Pendine Sands beachSpeed fanatics will try to emulate Sir Malcolm Campbell and set world records in Carmarthenshire.
- Newport's M4 relief road is 'not way to cut congestion'Plans for a 1.1bn M4 relief road around Newport will not ease traffic congestion, an AM claims.
- Newport's M4 Brynglas tunnel and train line closure alertTraffic in Newport is expected to be heavy this weekend as part of the M4 shuts and trains are reduced.
- M4 relief road could end up in courts, Labour AM saysThere could be a legal challenge over the new motorway, a Labour AM claims.
- Metrolink fares could rise by 6% annually until 2020The planned increase would cover operation costs and growth, the area's transport body says.
Financial Times
- Taking away Uber is like taking part of our livesThe car-hailing app broke every rule in the book — yet still has a legion of devoted fans
- Uber fights back over loss of London licenceMore than 500,000 people sign petition to keep ride-hailing app operating in UK capital
The Guardian
- M3 closed for 12 hours as bomb disposal team inspects packagesThousands of motorists left stranded after Hampshire police close motorway because of potential hazardous materials incidentThousands of motorists were left stranded on the M3 for hours after police closed a section of the motorway and called in a bomb disposal team.Hampshire police said the road was closed on Saturday because of a potential hazardous material incident, and the bomb disposal team was trying to establish exactly what the material was. No one had been hurt. Continue reading...
- More than 600,000 Londoners sign petition to save UberSadiq Khan defends TfL’s decision to revoke licence over security concernsMore than 600,000 people have signed a petition calling for Transport for London to reverse its decision to strip Uber of its licence in the capital, which the company’s chief executive suggested could delay the rollout of electric vehicles and wheelchair-accessible transport.The Observer also understands that 20,000 Uber drivers have emailed the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, who defended TfL’s decision on Saturday amid a growing backlash. “I know that Uber has become a popular service for many Londoners – but it would be...
- Transport chaos looms as rail unions widen strikes over driver-only trainsCarefully planned walkouts will cause commuter misery next month, as the government and train operators try to save moneyPity British commuters this autumn. In southern England, Merseyside, East Anglia and the east coast main line they will face a wave of disruption after strikes were announced for Tuesday 3 October and Thursday 5 October. London Underground will also face disruption on the later date.Privately, the rail workers’ union, the RMT, and drivers’ union Aslef believe they can win improved pay and conditions for their members and ensure the safety of the travelling public as rail fir...
- London’s Uber ban is a message to a reckless tech ethos | Arun SundararajanThe company’s business model is not the problem, but its failures of responsibilityIt was an extraordinary decision for Transport for London (TfL) to announce on Friday that it would not be renewing Uber’s private hire operator licence, effectively banning the service after 30 September. But the ruling was an indictment of Uber the company rather than the broader ride-hailing concept or labour model, and judges the embattled platform on a tumultuous past rather than its promise of new beginnings.It is a decision that hurts Londoners more than it protects them. However, convincing London that U...
The Herald
- Edinburgh trams contract was like “buying a car with three wheels”THE contract for the botched Edinburgh trams project was so flawed it was like “buying a car with three wheels”, according to the city council’s former legal chief.
- Secret Government report reveals 3bn A9 upgrade will harm rail freightTHE plan to make the A9 between Perth and Inverness dual carriageway will damage prospects for moving freight from road to rail, according to an expert study for the Scottish Government.
- On the wrong track over Highland railTHE Scottish Government’s Programme for Government earlier this month promised to “electrify” the A9 between Perth and Inverness for road vehicles. The plan was widely welcomed.
The Huffington Post
- Revealed: Amazon Workers Tell Of 'Unaffordable' Travel Costs Staff at a flagship Amazon site have explained the financial and emotional toll of taking home less than the minimum wage, after it was revealed they are effectively forced to pay a third-party for an unaffordable special bus service. People working for the online retailer in Rugeley, Staffs, have said the situation sees them forking out well over a hundred pounds a month to private bus firms - and that they pay even more for taxis when the buses fail to turn up. All the sacrifices and hard work and nobody cares, one worker said. Some staff at the war...
- 'Save Uber' Petition Reaches Half A Million Signatures In A Day function onPlayerReadyVidible(e){'undefined'!=typeof HPTrack&&HPTrack.Vid.Vidible_track(e)}!function(e,i){if(e.vdb_Player){if('object'==typeof commercial_video){var a='',o='m.fwsitesection='+commercial_video.site_and_category;if(a+=o,commercial_video['package']){var c='&m.fwkeyvalues=sponsorship%3D'+commercial_video['package'];a+=c}e.setAttribute('vdb_params',a)}i(e.vdb_Player)}else{var t=arguments.callee;setTimeout(function(){t(e,i)},0)}}(document.getElementById('vidible_1'),onPlayerReadyVidible); Nearly half a million people have signed a petition calling for Transport for London t...
- M3 Winchester Closed Due To 'Potential Hazardous Material' Bomb ScareLATEST: The M3 has reopened in both directions. Thousands of drivers have been stranded on a section of the M3 due to reports of a potential hazardous material. Police were alerted in the early hours of Saturday morning and a bomb disposal team is on the scene currently. The M3 is partially closed between junctions nine and 11 at Winchester and people have been advised to find alternative routes. The eastbound carriageway was opened at around 1.40pm. Pictures from the scene show a robot attending what appears to be a package. So this is why the #M3 closed this morning. This tak...
The Telegraph
- US bombers fly close to North Korean shores in show of force
- London Mayor Sadiq Khan could be in breach of equality rules as Uber vows to take court action over ban
- Record-breaking Uber petition to reverse ban in London hits 600,000 signatures as backlash grows
- Motorway mayhem after bomb scare closes the M3
Times Online
- Uber sues London agency Fetch Media, part of Dentsu, over fake ads [Subscription]Uber has sued a London-based digital media agency over allegations it was billed for adverts that were nonexistent, nonviewable and fraudulent.
- Bombardier Belfast jobs on the line after Boeing wins court battle [Subscription]Boeing court victory could pile pressure on Shorts jet factory
- Six hurt in suspected acid attack at station [Subscription]As the toll of the victims steadily grows, our investigation reveals that corrosive liquids are now rife in school playgrounds
- M3 shutdown causes chaos [Subscription]A bomb disposal unit shut part of the M3 for almost 12 hours yesterday, trapping thousands of travellers in tailbacks up to 15 miles long.
- 15m army drones grounded by rain [Subscription]Drones bought for the British Army at a cost of more than 15m are unable to fly when it rains.
Mail Online
- Bomb scare sparks travel chaos as M3 is shut at Winchester Drivers stuck in stationary traffic on the M3 in Hampshire for nearly 12 hours were forced to abandon their cars over the second bomb scare on a UK motorway in a week.
- Holidaymakers hit by Ryanair's flight cancellations Airline boss Michael O’Leary has apologised to outraged passengers for the ‘mess’ after he grounded more than 2,000 flights over the next six weeks.
- Acid attack at Stratford tube station Police and paramedics rushed to the Stratford Shopping Centre in east London at 8pm after the gang sprayed crowds there and inthe next door tube station.
- Labour's Uber stance shows why they're unfit to govern The decision to ban Uber from London, which was supported by the city's mayor Sadiq Khan provides a fascinating insight into what life under Jeremy Corbyn would be like, writes STEPHEN POLLARD.
This is Money
- Bombardier jobs at risk in dispute with rival Boeing Boeing is refusing to withdraw its claim that Canadian-owned Bombardier broke the law by selling aircraft at below cost price.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Car park cost cock-up after trainee engineers told to draw up planSenior officers of Denbighshire County Council say that lessons have been learned from the experience
- Property Insider: Take a look at these homes and land set in stunning North Wales countrysideThis investment opportunity in Powys could be yours for 1.5m
- Free weekend bus travel scheme sees numbers double on some routesNumbers on routes such as Wrexham to Barmouth up by 100% since 1m project introduced
London Evening Standard
- Uber London ban: Petition calling on ban to be reversed backed by record 500k supporters in 24-hoursA petition set up by Uber urging Transport for London to reconsider stripping the firm of its licence has been signed by a record number of people.
- M3 closure: Thousands of motorists stranded as bomb squad descend on Hampshire motorway Thousands of motorists were left trapped on the M3 after a bomb scare closed the motorway for 12 hours.
- Sadiq Khan tells Londoners 'direct your anger at Uber' as 500k back calls for ban to be reversedSadiq Khan has urged 500k people who signed a petition calling on Transport for London to reverse a ban on Uber in the capital to direct their anger at the firm.
- Passenger charged with being drunk on plane after flight from Barcelona redirected to BristolAn airline passenger arrested after a late-night flight from Barcelona to the UK was forced to divert has been charged with being drunk on an aircraft.
- US Air Force bombers fly close to North Korea's east coast in show of military forceUS Air Force bombers have flown close to North Korea's east coast to send a message that president Donald Trump has "many military options".
Wales Online
- Carwyn Jones predicts the UK Government will axe the Swansea Bay tidal lagoonThe First Minister will attack the Government over rail electrification in his conference speech
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Cyclist deaths dropped by a fifth The number of cyclists killed or seriously hurt on the region’s roads has dropped by a fifth since police launched an operation protecting them from ‘close pass’ drivers, it has been revealed.
Reading Evening Post
- Plans for Reading stretch of cross-Berkshire bike lane to get green light from councillorsWhen completed, the ambitious cycle route will run from Newbury to Ascot
Other Regional Press
- 'Make the right call', bus company urges government over Queen Street sagaOXFORD Bus Company boss Phil Southall has urged Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to 'make the right decision' for the good of the city in the row over plans to pedestrianise Queen Street.
- Popular farm shop and restaurant forced to close after 30 years because of HS2 Just 35 minutes from Coventry, Packington Moor Farm will close today
Other News Sources
- Village taxi rank suffers consequences of bad Surrey parking These drivers decided to use one of Cranleigh's few taxi ranks as a free car parking space, with "infuriating" consequences
- M3 closure: Motorway fully reopens almost 12 hours after police called to 'reports of potential hazardous material' The road was finally fully reopened at around 3.30pm
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