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Bus journeys to be capped at £2 - but only for three months amid calls to go further

The Department for Transport announced that the £60million scheme will help people in England during the cost of living crisis, but Labour has branded the move inadequate

Daily Mirror

Change to rules on Irish roads agreed as motorists warned ahead of school return

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Ms Hildegarde Naughton, announced on Tuesday that she intends to double the fine for failing to stop at a school warden sign

Irish Mirror

RMT chief warns rail strikes could go on ‘indefinitely’ as action halts 80% of services – as it happened

First day of new rail and tube strikes begins in disputes over pay, job security and conditions

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30kph speed limits on WA streets as government expands 'safe active streets' program

The WA government is set to drop the speed limit to 30kph on close to a dozen more streets in Perth and regional WA after seeing an increase in pedestrians and cyclists in areas where the speed limit has been lowered.

ABC News

Being a 'nice' driver on Irish roads could get you in trouble with the gardai

Flashing your lights to warn another driver about a speed trap could be against the rules of the road

Irish Mirror

No licence, tax or insurance needed for e-scooter riders

E-scooters have become increasingly popular in Ireland and other EU countries

Irish Mirror

Port Geographe in Busselton tames seaweed problem after years of issues

Seaweed still piles up at this Busselton beach every winter but residents say new techniques are paying off after years of expensive failures.

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Fines for dangerous driving offences like speeding and phone use set to double

Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton will introduce regulations that will double the fixed charges relating to key road safety offences

Irish Mirror

Factbox-Over 30 lawmakers quit government jobs protest at UK PM Johnson's leadership

At least 32 British lawmakers including finance minister Rishi Sunak have left Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government in less than 24 hours, saying the British leader no longer has their confidence and plunging his government into crisis.

Reuters

UK Government issues travel checklist to help people avoid airport chaos this summer

As many travellers are facing long queues, flight delays and cancellations after two years of covid restrictions, the Department of Transport has issued clear advice for those heading to the airport.

Edinburgh Live

Electric boats cheap to run, environmentally friendly and interest in them is growing

The cost of running and maintaining John McColl's boat is next to nothing — it also produces zero emissions and is whisper quiet. It may sound like a boat-owner's dream, but it's not for everyone.

ABC News

Row over rail strike that risks dragging country "back to the 1980s"

MSP Neil Bibby has blasted UK Government over industrial action that is set to cripple network from tomorrow

Daily Record

Left behind: the fight for accessible public transport in Victoria

The snail’s pace of upgrades keeps people with disabilities isolated and in poverty, activists say

The Guardian - AU

Wayne Poulton faces Latrobe Valley court over South Gippsland fatal crash

A court case hearing evidence of a South Gippsland crash that killed a mother and son has been adjourned after it was revealed "highly relevant" documents about the state of the road were not made available to the defence.

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Manchester Evening News

Commuter fears as rush-hour train between Manchester and Macclesfield is axed

"As a regular rail user as I was surprised if not disturbed"

Manchester Evening News

'We're always being forced to accept second best' - Andy Burnham makes investment plea as he tours Manchester's train stations

The Mayor of Greater Manchester says the region is is being 'forced to accept second best' compared to other areas like London

ABC News

Central Victorian schools worried about student safety, call for upgrades to keep children safe near roads

Some Central Victorian schools fear a child will be killed if small improvements are not made to local roads, with principals witnessing near misses and seeing trucks speeding through school zones.

Irish Mirror

Irish ports to deny entry to Russian vessels within days in line with latest EU sanctions

There will be a small number of exceptions that will allow Russian ships and transport vessels to dock in Irish ports.

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InsideEVs

How The UK Is Taking Charge When It Comes To EVs

The UK government, specifically the Department of Transport, published its EV infrastructure strategy, called Taking Charge.

The Guardian - AU

Daniel Andrews defends Victorian government advertising after audit finds campaigns ‘political’

Auditor general finds ‘Our Fair Share’ campaign and several Big Build advertisements breached laws

Dublin Live

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary calls for Army to help with 'chaotic' Dublin Airport security delays

"This weekend is going to be grim out there. We fear that we will have a repetition of last weekend, one or two hour delays."

Irish Mirror

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary calls for Army to help with Dublin Airport security delays

Mr O'Leary said he fears the queues at security are going to get even worse over the Easter break as there will be a "huge increase" of passengers going through Dublin Airport

Evening Standard

Highway Code: What are the new rules for using a mobile phone?

New rules in The Highway Code means drivers could face fines for mobile phone in vehicles on the road - and so can those supervising learners

Glasgow Live

New driving law that makes changing music illegal comes into force today

A new law has come into force today that closes the loop-hole for drivers using mobile phones when driving. This new rule could see motorists fined up to £200 if caught.

Chronicle Live

Driving law changes for mobile phones come into force today with £200 fines

The small print of current legislation is set to be changed to close the loopholes on using a mobile phone at the wheel

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