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Rail minister says train crew staffing shortages could disrupt festive travel

Lord Hendy told MPs that Department for Transport (DfT) officials will continue to examine the issue throughout the festive period.

The Independent UK

More than half of young drivers admit to illegal phone use – survey

More than two out of five young drivers also admitted to listening to a voice note without a hands-free kit, the RAC said.

The Independent UK

Safety warning as drivers use rural roads to avoid jams

Department for Transport figures show rural roads are the most dangerous in Britain, with nearly 1,000 deaths occurring on them annually.

Evening Standard

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Keir Starmer: £500m Hitachi deal will relieve anxiety of rail workers

Hitachi’s UK and Ireland director said the contract was a ‘positive step forward’.

Evening Standard

Public transport statistics to be ‘plastered on walls’ of Government department

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh said she wants to ensure everyone at her department is ‘taking responsibility’ for the experience of passengers.

Evening Standard

Government investigating dozens of vehicle models over diesel emissions concerns

The inquiry could result in thousands of cars being recalled.

Evening Standard

Bus fare hike same as 1p income tax rise on working people who commute - new analysis

The Department for Transport has disputed claims that the 50 per cent rise in the cap on a single bus ticket equates to a 1p rise in income tax

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Embattled transport secretary’s Budget victory prevented bus fare rises of up to 650%

Details have emerged over how transport secretary Louise Haigh’s intervention ensured a new cap in bus fares would feature in the Budget

The Independent UK

Use trains to move post, Royal Mail urged

Royal Mail stopped using its own fleet of mail trains last month.

Evening Standard

People in England driving more, cycling less and walking further, survey shows

Department for Transport’s annual travel poll shows car or van trips up 8% as Covid-era shift to cycling fizzles away

The Guardian - UK

Scottish airport to reintroduce temporary 100ml liquid restrictions

ABERDEEN is one of six regional airports which is set to reintroduce a temporary restriction on liquids over 100ml, the Department for Transport…

The National (Scotland)

Six regional airports to reintroduce restrictions on carrying liquids over 100ml

The changes will affect passengers travelling from London City, Aberdeen, Newcastle, Leeds/Bradford, Southend and Teesside airports.

Evening Standard

UK Plans To Ban Gas Motorcycles Aren't New, But There's More To It

The UK Department for Transport announced a broad decarbonization strategy in 2020, updated in 2021. Both plans specifically mention bikes. Here's an update.

RideApart

'Headlight dazzle' is getting worse on modern cars – and now the UK government is finally investigating

The UK's Department for Transport has launched an investigation into the brightness of modern headlights, following a petition from 10,000 drivers.

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Evening Standard

Call for mandatory eye tests as number of drivers aged 90-plus doubles

A record 153,000 Britons aged 90 or above held a full licence in November, PA news agency analysis found.

The Conversation

Uber's U-turn over listing black cabs isn't difficult to understand when you look at its finances

Uber is courting its arch enemy, London black cabs, inviting them to add their services to its app for the first time. Licensed taxis in 33 countries, including France and the US, have already received similar invitations. According to Uber this has brought significant new trade to traditional taxis.

The Guardian - UK

Extinction Rebellion co-founder guilty of breaking window at HS2 protest

Dr Gail Bradbrook found guilty of criminal damage to Department for Transport building in 2019

The Independent UK

Industrial action on railways cost sector £620 million in past year – figures

The Rail Delivery Group said the strikes threatened the industry’s ‘long-term sustainability’.

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The Independent UK

Call for 20mph limit on all roads near schools: ‘Why do we wait until a child is killed to act?’

Brake, which campaigns to boost road safety, said ‘reducing speed saves lives’

The Independent UK

Call for 20mph limit on all roads near schools so children ‘can travel safely’

Brake, which campaigns to boost road safety, said ‘reducing speed saves lives’.

Nottingham Post

Demand to introduce 20mph limits on all roads near schools

Department for Transport figures show 2,456 children aged under 16 were killed or seriously injured on Britain’s roads last year

The Independent UK

Fan describes ‘nightmare’ journey as rail strike hits sporting events

Some 15 train companies have been affected due to a mass walkout by drivers from the Aslef union.

The Independent UK

Road deaths up 9% in 12 months

Department for Transport figures show 1,695 people were killed in crashes in 2022, up from 1,558 a year earlier.

The Independent UK

Train passengers could lose access to wifi to cut costs

The Department for Transport said it is reviewing whether the service ‘delivers the best possible value for money’

The Independent UK

British train passengers at risk of losing free Wifi

Department for Transport said it is reviewing whether the service ‘delivers the best possible value for money’

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