Transport dept. exempts vehicles from payment of ₹50 a day on fitness Decision follows advice from the Centre The Hindu · Jul 13, 2022
Germany's climate plan: More bike lanes, no car speed limit The German government has unveiled a new package of climate measures to close the emissions gap in the transport and housing sectors as part of the country’s plan to become carbon neutral by 2045 The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
Good Morning Britain viewers baffled by Grant Shapps' 'choice' for next Prime Minister The Transport Secretary backed out of the race yesterday Liverpool Echo · Jul 13, 2022
Frontrunner Sunak targeted by rival campaigns as Tory contest heats up Allies of Liz Truss have taken aim at the ex-chancellor as MPs prepare to vote in the first round of the contest to become the next prime minister. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
SRT given deadline for high-speed route Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has set a deadline for the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and other parties involved in the implementation of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train project to clear all hurdles setting back construction this month, according to an SRT source. Bangkok Post · Jul 12, 2022
Orange Line bid on ice due to legal woes The Ministry of Transport has ordered the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to put the brakes on the second round of bidding for the subway system's Orange Line western extension that is scheduled to take place on July 27. Bangkok Post · Jul 12, 2022
It’s Rishi Sunak vs Liz Truss — your Tory leadership cheatsheet Tax? Rwanda? The trans debate? Find out where the key candidates stand on the biggest issues. Katie Strick guides you around a bruising contest Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2022
Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nadine Dorries back 'proper Conservative' Truss with Sunak dig Mr Rees-Mogg branded Foreign Secretary Ms Truss a "proper Conservative", while Ms Dorries said: "I'm very aware that she's probably a stronger Brexiteer than both of us. Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2022
Grant Shapps pulls out of Tory leadership race to back Rishi Sunak in first casualty The move is a big boost for the former Chancellor, who is currently favourite to succeed Boris Johnson as Prime Minister having dramatically quit the Cabinet last Tuesday Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2022
Grant Shapps vows to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP The Transport Secretary’s Tory rival Rishi Sunak is preparing to launch his bid for No 10 with a pledge to cut taxes. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
'Mo Farah's revelation of being an illegal immigrant is a message Tory hopefuls' Sir Mo Farah, one of the country's most celebrated Olympians and a beloved household name, revealed he came to the country as an illegal immigrant, a stunning message to Tory leader hopefuls about the reality of their immigrant policy Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2022
Pete Buttigieg defends husband and protesters who forced Brett Kavanaugh to flee steak house Public officials should not be immune from criticism and peaceful protests, Transport Secretary says The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022
Liz Truss declares leadership bid with pledge to reverse national insurance hike Other contenders include former health secretaries Sajid Javid and Jeremy Hunt, ex-chancellor Rishi Sunak, his successor Nadhim Zahawi, and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps Wales Online · Jul 10, 2022
Buttigieg defends husband and protesters who chased Brett Kavanaugh from steak house Public officials should not be immune from criticism and peaceful protests, Transport Secretary says The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022 Tory leadership hopefuls speak candidly about defending PM from scandal Transport Secretary Grant Shapps claimed one of the Prime Minister’s flaws was that he was “almost too loyal”.
Daily Mirror · Jul 9, 2022 Grant Shapps appears to have dig at Rishi Sunak over 'loyalty' in leadership bid Seeking to present himself as a candidate with a track record of loyalty, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he would not have started planning a campaign 'behind Boris Johnson's back'
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2022 Grant Shapps appears to take swipe at Rishi Sunak as he launches leadership bid The Transport Secretary said he was glad he had not criticised Boris Johnson ‘while being happy to benefit from his patronage’.
Wales Online · Jul 9, 2022 Transport Secretary Grant Shapps launches Tory leadership bid as race to become Prime Minister builds He said the Government had "lost sight" of what it "should be about"
Daily Mirror · Jul 9, 2022 Grant Shapps joins Tory leadership election race vowing to shrink state Transport Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed his bid to be the next Prime Minister, vowing to shrink the state and have government "get out of the way"
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2022 Grant Shapps unveils bid to become Conservative leader with swipe at ‘plotting’ rivals Grant Shapps has ruled out a general election and said he would pursue an emergency budget
The Hindu · Jul 9, 2022 T.N. govt. must procure buses in conformity with PWD Act, rules and harmonised guidelines: Madras HC MTC will get 242 low floor buses out of 642 diesel buses and another 100 electric low floor buses out of 500 electric buses, says Transport Secretary
Bangkok Post · Jul 7, 2022 Airport to lift capacity by 15m people The blueprint of the East Expansion project to enlarge the eastern section of Suvarnabhumi airport's main terminal will be adjusted to increase the handling capacity of the country's main gateway by 15 million passengers a year in three years, says the Transport Ministry.
ABC News · Jul 7, 2022 Perth's Metronet airport train line still facing uncertain opening date after decade in making West Australians are still no closer to finding out when they'll be able to catch a train to Perth Airport, more than two years after the long-awaited rail line was due to open.
Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2022 Muslim MP calls out top Tory Mark Spencer to his face over Islamophobia probe Nusrat Ghani, a former Transport minister spoke out in January, claiming she spoke to a whip who informed her that her “Muslimness was raised as an issue” and that her “Muslim woman minister status was making colleagues feel uncomfortable”
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022 Johnson’s woes deepen with further resignations and leadership challenge Simon Hart became the third Cabinet minister to quit, as Attorney General Suella Braverman launched a bid to replace the Prime Minister.