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Britain will lead the world in self-driving cars, says Harper

Transport Secretary Mark Harper was speaking after a Bill to create a set of laws for using autonomous vehicles was included in the King’s Speech.

The Independent UK

Govt. to run 1,850 additional bus services for Deepavali: Transport Minister S.S. Sivasankar

The Hindu

Status of major rail reforms labelled ‘staggering admission of failure’

‘Not clear’ why there’s no ‘commitment to legislate’, says director of Campaign for Better Transport

The Independent UK

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Westminster demands laws to end 'patchwork quilt of chaos' from abandoned e-bikes and e-scooters

Westminster council’s leader Adam Hug has written to Transport Secretary Mark Harper pleading for legislation allowing dockless e-bikes and e-scooters to be included in the King’s Speech

Evening Standard

Minns hasn't queried under-fire minister's knowledge

NSW Premier Chris Minns is standing by the state's transport minister despite a staffing scandal within her department.

AAP

Five arrested at London King’s Cross after pro-Palestinian protest banned

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said he had given an order to allow police to stop the demonstration on Friday evening.

The Independent UK

Two arrested at London King’s Cross station after pro-Palestinian protest banned

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said he had given an order to allow police to stop the demonstration on Friday evening.

The Independent UK

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Boss resigns after public servant's political work

The coalition wants NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen to follow her chief-of-staff out the door after a scandal in her office.

AAP

KSRTC partners with Jayadeva Institute for cardiac check-up initiative for 34,000 staff

KSRTC enters MoU with Jayadeva Institute to provide cardiac check-ups to 34K employees for 5 yrs. 62% of staff to benefit, costing ₹2.55 cr/yr. Transport Minister Reddy emphasizes importance of taking care of employees. Jayadeva Institute to provide check-up and treatment facilities to staff.

The Hindu

Kerala High Court seeks clarification on guarantee provided by State to deposits in KTDFC

Kerala HC asks govt to clarify if borrowings by KTDFC are guaranteed. Govt has 1 week to file clarificatory affidavit. Govt says no valid legally enforceable guarantee given, liability of guarantor applicable only after resolving disputes between KTDFC & KSRTC. Govt suggests KSRTC sell/mortgage property to discharge liability.

The Hindu

Plans to close railway station ticket offices hit the buffers

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the Government has asked train operators to withdraw their proposals.

The Independent UK

Plan to close railway station ticket offices sensationally axed by Government

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said he had asked rail firms to 'withdraw their proposals'

Evening Standard

Seat belts, cameras must for heavy vehicles seeking fitness certificate from November 1

Transport Dept. mandates seatbelts, cameras in heavy vehicles from Nov. 1; extends deadline for diesel autorickshaws to switch to green fuels to 22 yrs. Seatbelts, cameras must for fitness certificates; extension to benefit 50K autorickshaw riders.

The Hindu

France to pour €200m into more charging stations for electric cars

France will add an extra 200 million euros to accelerate the development of electric charging terminals across the country, Transport Minister Clément Beaune announced on Friday.

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The Hindu

Sabarimala pilgrimage: Transport department to hold a review meeting today

The National (Scotland)

Safety 'absolute priority' as road deaths increase to highest total for seven years

Scotland’s transport minister has insisted road safety “remains an absolute priority” as the number of people killed on the roads reached…

Newcastle Herald

Public transport must keep pace with population growth: report

'Areas around Newcastle have an acceptable service whilst other areas need new or improved services.'

AAP

Sydney should follow NYC's lead in bus network overhaul

A NSW bus task force has recommended dozens of new rapid bus routes be introduced to help improve transport in Sydney and surrounds.

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The Hindu

Transport corporations to fill 8,719 vacancies in Karnataka after years of staff shortage

After the Covid-19 pandemic, financially-strained corporations were instructed by the then government to halt regular hiring as a cost-cutting measure.

Radio France Internationale

Faced with string of bomb hoaxes, France increases transport security

Security patrols in airports and on trains will be reinforced following a wave of bomb threats sent to airports and cultural centres. Transport minister Clement Beaune said the authors of the hoaxes are “playing with fear”.

The Canberra Times

Canberra gets its first Australian-built electric bus

Custom Denning Element low-floor battery electric bus to be unveiled.

Evening Standard

Government slaps down Sadiq Khan's plea for help to introduce discounted Blackwall tunnel toll

The size of the toll at Blackwall tunnel will not be announced for another year

The Hindu

Commuters demand inter-district bus services from Ernakulam

Kochi commuters demand more bus services to neighbouring districts due to inadequate KSRTC services. Private buses are preferred due to better maintenance and lower fares. Two-wheelers and cars from Paravur and Cherthala indicate lack of adequate transport services.

The Hindu

KAT sets aside transfer of Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspectors

KAT sets aside 205 AMVI transfers after finding Transport dept. deviated from norms. Tribunal took dim view of performance appraisals based on monthly challan targets. Petitioners alleged irregularities in transfer order issued by Transport Commissioner. Tribunal found process "erroneous, irregular and unreasonable" and unscientific, favouring certain candidates.

The Canberra Times

Tatt's crazy: MIX 106.3's Nige to get public transport ink for great cause

Light rail tatt, anyone?

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