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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

Four local authorities account for majority of blue badge misuse prosecutions

Councils in England took legal action against 698 people for abusing the disabled parking badge system in 12 months.

The Independent UK

£2 cap on bus fares in England extended by three months

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he wants bus travel to be “affordable for all”

Nottingham Post

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£2 cap on bus fares in England extended

The promotion , launched at the start of the year, was due to expire at the end of March but will now run until June 30

Evening Standard

£2 cap on bus fares extended

The promotion – launched at the start of the year in England – was due to expire at the end of March but will now run until June 30.

The Independent UK

Charity calls for e-scooters to emit a sound as blind people do not ‘feel safe’

One pedestrian was killed and 62 were seriously injured in collisions with e-scooters in Britain during the 12 months to the end of June 2022.

The Independent UK

‘The railways aren’t fit for purpose’ – so what do ministers propose?

Train Talk: What the passenger wants is clear – now the government has to deliver

The Independent UK

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Price of train tickets to fluctuate based on demand under new trial scheme

The new scheme will work under a demand and supply system, which will see train fares fluctuate depending on how many seats have been filled on London North Eastern Railway services

Daily Mirror

Walking and cycling routes to get £200m boost

Active Travel England is inviting local authorities outside London to apply for a share of the investment.

The Independent UK

Schemes to boost walking and cycling ‘must take women’s safety into account’

DfT also says bids for new £200m funding pot for England could include plans for better school routes and inclusive street designs

The Guardian - UK

Return train tickets to be scrapped in Government announcement this week

The announcement will also bring back plans for Great British Railways

Wales Online

Trains between Scotland and England 'severely disrupted' in latest strike

ScotRail services will operate as normal, but industrial action hits cross border companies

Insider UK

Trains across UK to be disrupted in latest strike

Just two operators will run services between Scotland and England today as Aslef and RMT members walk out for another day of strike action

The Independent UK

HS2 ‘should be cancelled’ amid reports it may not run to central London

Lord Berkeley called for the tens of billions of pounds being invested in the project to be diverted to improve mainline railway services.

The Independent UK

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Velocys chief executive underlines 'solid platform to deliver' on global green jet fuel ambition

Technology pioneer gives year-end progress update on the back of major construction agreement

Liverpool Echo

AA warns new MOT rules could cause cars to become 'death traps'

Experts are worried that the changes could be dangerous

Evening Standard

Avanti West Coast and Southeastern ‘worst for cancellations’ as train reliability hits record low

Analysis of industry data by the PA news agency found the cancellations score for all operators during the four weeks to January 7 was 8.0%

The Independent UK

Passengers face ‘crisis’ on railways as cancellations hit new high

Analysis of industry data by the PA news agency found the cancellations score for all operators during the four weeks to January 7 was 8.0%.

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MOTs face biggest changes since 1960 as noisy cars could undergo tougher tests

A consultation has been launched to work out if there should be more thorough tests to prevent vehicles having such loud engines

Liverpool Echo

New MOT rule change could cut costs for drivers

The Department for Transport is considering easing MOT rules

The Independent UK

Airport security liquids rule – what is changing?

Advanced CT scanners at some UK and European airports mean liquids and laptops can stay in the traveller’s bag – but the 100ml size limit has returned

Manchester Evening News

Change to MOT rules could see UK drivers save money

The government has launched a consultation which could impact new vehicle owners

Chronicle Live

MOT rules could be eased to slash costs for drivers

The announcement comes amid a cost of living crisis, where surging bills and inflation are rife.

Evening Standard

MOT rules could be eased to cut costs for motorists

A consultation has been launched on replacing the requirement for an annual vehicle ‘health check’ after 3 years with one that starts after 4 years

Birmingham Post

Profits slashed at train operator Transpennine Express despite £260m government support

Transpennine Express, along with Northern Trains and Avanti West Coast, has come under fire in recent months over delayed and cancelled services

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