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More than two-thirds of car owners oppose relaxation of MOT rules – survey

The Department for Transport is consulting on its proposal for new vehicles to require an MOT after four years rather than three.

The Independent UK

Parts of HS2 to be delayed or cut as ministers prepare to reveal rising costs

At least £2bn extra needed for London-Birmingham section as inflation fuels yet more budget overruns on troubled rail project

The Guardian - UK

'People deserve so much better': Sad state of our trains laid bare in damning figures - but fares are still going up by record amounts

A study shows TransPennine Express will cancel more than 23,000 trains this year if reliability continues at its current level

Manchester Evening News

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Proposed MOT changes could see drivers paying 'more in the long run' says expert

A consultation on the planned changes is in progress

Nottingham Post

TransPennine Express on track to cancel 23,000 services in 2023, says mayor

The figure for TransPennine Express was released by West Yorkshire mayor Tracy Brabin, who urged the Government to ‘get a grip’.

The Independent UK

Campaign to cut deaths of young male drivers on rural roads

The Department for Transport said its new Think! initiative asks young motorists to consider ‘Is pushing it worth it?’.

The Independent UK

Massive MOT changes could end up seeing drivers pay 'more in the long run' through higher repair bills

It is reported that the Government is considering the age at which cars require their first MOT - as well as making the test every two years instead of annually

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£250m bill for London commuters with 5.9% rise in Tube, bus and rail fares

Sadiq Khan is imposing the biggest fares hike in more than a decade on London transport

Evening Standard

117 new electric buses to be rolled out across England

This brings total Government funding to almost £300 million for up to 1,395 zero-emission buses

Wales Online

Nearly 120 more electric buses to be rolled out in England

The buses will be manufactured in Northern Ireland by Wrightbus and operated by First Bus.

The Independent UK

More than a third of drivers nervous when overtaking lorries – survey

Department for Transport figures show 216 people were killed in collisions involving HGVs in Britain in 2021.

The Independent UK

London’s ‘tap and go’ ticketing system to be rolled out across south east England

Transport Secretary Mark Harper says the new system will be “hassle free”

Evening Standard

More funding for electric car chargepoints

A total of 2,400 new chargepoints will be installed, the Department for Transport has announced.

The Independent UK

TransPennine Express cancelled almost a quarter of all trains in a month, including 1,048 the night before

Mayor Andy Burnham has repeated a call for the operator to be stripped of its franchise

Manchester Evening News

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Daily Mirror

Common 'Zone X' dashcam error risks £200 fine and penalty points, drivers warned

Car dashcams are praised as an easy way to settle insurance claims and promote safer driving - but putting one in the wrong place could lead to a hefty fine and points on your licence

The Independent UK

Speeding on 60mph rural roads reaches six-year high – survey

Nearly half of respondents to an RAC poll said they had driven faster than the limit on what are Britain’s deadliest roads.

Bristol Post

Portishead to Bristol railway line 'milestone' as contractor announced

The former railway line closed in 1964

Manchester Evening News

Rail fare costs will change based on demand in new government trial

The Department for Transport hopes the trial will help manage railway capacity and increase revenue

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The Independent UK

Rail fares to fluctuate based on demand in trial scheme

The Department for Transport said the LNER trial is an attempt to better manage capacity while also raising revenue.

Birmingham Post

Cancelling HS2 to Euston would be 'height of folly', rail group says amid fears for Birmingham-Manchester leg

Chancellor insist scheme will happen; one analyst says 'If you’re flying into Heathrow, you don’t want to go to Southend'

The Guardian - UK

Almost one in 10 local bus services axed over last year in Great Britain

Exclusive: Cuts come despite government’s levelling up promise to improve transport connectivity

Evening Standard

Fines for fare dodging train passengers rise to possible £100 on Monday

Chronicle Live

AA warns cars could become 'death traps on wheels' if MOT test changes get the green light

As it stands, vehicle owners are required to put their cars, vans and motorcycles through MOT tests each year - but this could soon change to every two years instead

Liverpool Echo

New MOT rule change could cut costs for drivers

The Department for Transport is considering easing MOT rules

Daily Mirror

Brit drivers warned of major law change that could alter how often they'll need an MOT

Ministers have launched a consultation to seek views on changing MOTs in light of advances to vehicle technology and growing popularity of hybrids saying safety is now much better

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