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'Dickensian Tories trapped in the past expect public to grovel like Oliver Twist'

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps' refusal to meet union bosses and treatment of striking workers exposes the Tories as a party who don't care about the public, writes Kevin Maguire.

Daily Mirror

Germany considering follow-up to 9-euro monthly transport pass - Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday called the monthly 9 euro ticket for public transport that his government introduced to help offset soaring inflation a "big success" and announced talks for a follow-up scheme.

Reuters

Shapps urges RMT to put 8% pay offer to rail workers for vote

Strike chaos continues

Wales Online

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Ex P&O workers' fury as firm escapes legal action after sacking 800 employees

Seafarers left devastated that ferry firm P&O will not be prosectuted for sacking 800 staff by video message say 'spineless' Transport Secretary Grant Shapps should resign over lack of action

Daily Mirror

Shapps urges RMT to put 8% pay offer to rail workers for vote amid strike chaos

The Transport Secretary called on RMT general secretary Mick Lynch to give members to opportunity to resolve the dispute.

The Independent UK

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Hundreds of people show support for striking rail workers

Rail workers across the country walked out on Saturday

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Sports fans and holidaymakers set for travel chaos with more strikes on Saturday

Tens of thousands of transport workers will go out on strike again this Saturday which is set to cause travel misery for rail passengers including those heading to sporting events and going on holiday

Daily Mirror

Hundreds of bus routes saved at 11th hour as Tories extend funding by six months

In a victory for northern mayors, England's emergency bus funding was extended by £130m just hours before a deadline for firms to notify that they will cut routes or end them completely

Daily Mirror

Bus services saved with new £130m funding

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the support will ensure ‘millions across the country can continue to use vital bus services’.

The Independent UK

Self-driving vehicles could be on UK roads 'next year' creating thousands of jobs

The Department for Transport said the self-driving industry could create up to 38,000 jobs and be worth £42 billion.

Daily Record

Grant Shapps picks fight over trains on live TV and gets his facts completely wrong

It was less a car crash and more a train crash interview for Transport Secretary Grant Shapps - as the Tory incorrectly insisted there were four trains an hour from London to Manchester

Daily Mirror

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps claims 'four trains an hour from London to Manchester' in breakfast show bungle

The transport chief had to be corrected as strike action has seen timetables slashed to just one train an hour

Manchester Evening News

Canadian transport minister faces questions over airport delays

Canada's transport minister is expected to defend the government's response to recent travel chaos at a Friday parliamentary hearing, as aviation wrestles with surging passenger demand after a pandemic-induced slump.

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Self-driving cars to be 'on roads by 2025' under new UK Government plans

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has unveiled new Government plans to boost the rollout of self-driving technology across the UK, which is backed by a multi-million pound investment.

Daily Mirror

GMB's Ranvir Singh blasts Tory MP for ‘dropping the ball’ on ‘unacceptable’ energy crisis

Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh and Paul Brand interviews Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on the ITV morning show

Reuters

China stands by sanctions on Lithuanian official after Taiwan visit

China said on Friday its sanctions on Lithuania's deputy transport minister were an appropriate and reasonable response to her recent visit to Taiwan.

Daily Mirror

Tory Grant Shapps warns he'll FORCE through rail changes against striking workers' will

Unions said the 'desperate' Transport Secretary was advocating 'fire and rehire' after he announced he is 'moving to' imposing changes to things like Sunday working hours without full consultation

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Evening Standard

Self-driving vehicles ‘on UK roads by 2025’ under new Government plans

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has unveiled new Government plans to boost the rollout of self-driving technology.

Wales Online

Self-driving vehicles ‘on UK roads by 2025’ under Government plans

Some cars, coaches and lorries with self-driving features could even be operating on motorways in the next year, the Government said

The Independent UK

Self-driving cars could be on roads across Britain by 2023 under new government plans

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has unveiled new government plans to boost the rollout of self-driving technology

Reuters

Lithuania demands China revoke sanctions against official over Taiwan visit

Lithuania's foreign ministry said on Thursday it had issued a formal protest to China over sanctions against the Baltic country's deputy transport minister, calling for the restrictions to be rescinded.

Daily Mirror

Passengers set for more travel misery with transport strikes set for today

Network Rail, train companies, London Underground and buses in London will be hit by tens of thousands of workers going on strike on Thursday causing misery for travellers

Chronicle Live

Cyclists could be subject to speed limits and need number plates under Transport Secretary's plan

Grant Shapps, who could lose his role in a reshuffle next month, wants a review to toughen up laws for cyclists who ride bikes on UK's roads

The Independent UK

Shapps’ comments on number plates for bikes ‘impractical’, says Cycling UK

The charity accused Transport Secretary Grant Shapps of ‘proposing expensive barriers’ to cycling.

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