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• What I’m really thinking: the bus driving examiner

  16-07-2016 09:59
  
  Sometimes I cringe at the lack of awareness of problems they’re causing other road users. I don’t intervene unless there’s imminent dangerWhen I meet the candidate, my first thought is, “Please do well.” Passing the one-and-a-half-hour test is not just about them acquiring a licence; it means a job. Having to fail a trainee is unpleasant, but the public need to be protected from unsuitable drivers. I’m assessing the candidates as soon as I meet them. Is Englis
  
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• York bus drivers consider strike

  16-07-2016 02:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Press -FOUR thousand bus workers across Yorkshire including York will be voting on whether to take industrial action in a dispute over pay, terms and working conditions.
  
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• Wheels back in motion for vital bus service

  16-07-2016 02:00 via burnleyexpress.net
  
  Burnley Express - A vital bus service has been reinstated after pressure from the Burnley MP.
  
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• VW unfair for payout refusal

  16-07-2016 02:00 via thestar.co.uk
  
  Sheffield Star - MPs have accused Volkswagen of being deeply unfair for refusing to compensate owners of rigged diesels - including 20,554 people in Sheffield.
  
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• Unipart Group wins wellbeing award at Responsible Business Awards

  16-07-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Unipart had been named the winner of the Bupa Wellbeing at Work Award in the 2016 Responsible Business Awards. This award recognises Uniparts approach to employee wellbeing and the way in which they encourage and support all their employees to lead healthier lives through the Unipart WorkWell scheme.Up against some excellent companies each of which had strong employee wellbeing programmes, other finalists included Marks and Spencer, BAM Nuttall an
  
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• UK robot cars to challenge Google and Tesla

  16-07-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A British firm develops autonomous car software that it hopes will be used by a variety of vehicle manufacturers.
  
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• Travel giants fall on Bastille Day terror tragedy

  16-07-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - The horrific Nice massacre struck airlines and tourism stocks hard today, leaving easyJet floundering at the bottom of the FTSE 100 as investors absorbed the impact of another terror attack in Europe.
  
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• Transform any bicycle into a cargo bike

  16-07-2016 02:00 via eta.co.uk
  
  Green Miscellany - Cargo bikes are bulky to store and relatively expensive to buy. Not so the Lift, which transforms any bicycle into a cargo bike in less than a minute. The LIFT will retail for $899the equivalent of about 675. Although for that price it is possible to buy an excellent complete bike, its less than a third the price The post Transform any bicycle into a cargo bike appeared first on ETA.
  
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• Thousands of riders gearing up for Leeds Sky Ride

  16-07-2016 02:00 via yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Evening Post - Cyclists of all ages and abilities will hit the citys traffic-free streets on Sunday for the Leeds Sky Ride.
  
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• Syon Lane fire: Police hunt arsonist who caused track 'explosion' and havoc on South West Trains

  16-07-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A railway track explosion which caused havoc on the train network in west London yesterday was started deliberately and could have killed people, police said today.
  
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• Surge in electric car sales brings end to free charging on motorway Subscription

  16-07-2016 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - A big rise in the sales of electric cars in Britain in the past 12 months has forced the largest network of charging points to stop offering free power.
  
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• Start spreading the news, Sepuras on its way subscription

  16-07-2016 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - If it can make it there, it can make it anywhere. As Sepura picked up a contract to supply a radio network for the New York City Transport System, investors were channelling Frank Sinatras optimism over the Big Apple.
  
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• Southern Rail adds trains back into emergency timetable

  16-07-2016 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -More services are set to run through Dorking and Epsom, with Southern saying it was able to "fine tune the deployment of our available train crews"
  
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• Southern cancellations down, but more ScotRail strikes loom

  16-07-2016 02:00 via railnews.co.uk
  RailNews.co.uk -The emergency timetable introduced at the start of this week by Southern to combat staff shortages has resulted in a sharp fall in cancellations, said Southern's owner Govia Thameslink Railway. But there seems to be no end in sight to disputes with the rail unions over extensions of driver-only operation in England and Scotland, with another strike set to take place on ScotRail this weekend. After a parliamentary question revealed that 214 out of 346 Scottish stations are unstaff
  
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• South Holland MP John Hayes new Minister for Transport

  16-07-2016 02:00 via spaldingtoday.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - It has been confirmed within the last 30 minutes that South Holland and the Deepings MP John Hayes is the new Government Minister for Transport.
  
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• Sadiq Khan urges swift decision on Gatwick expansion

  16-07-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - London Mayor Sadiq Khan has urged Theresa May to make a quick decision on airport expansion in the South East.
  
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• Rail minister quits over Southern chaos

  16-07-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Stripping operator of franchise is not the answer to problems on commuter service, says MP
  
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• Rail minister 'fed up with justifying cr-- railways' resigns followingSouthern Rail chaos

  16-07-2016 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• Rail Minister Claire Perry quits amid 'shame' over London Bridge chaos

  16-07-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Rail Minister Claire Perry today quit just two days after she admitted feeling "ashamed" by the shoddy conditions for passengers using London Bridge.
  
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• Powering our transport and heating our houses?

  16-07-2016 02:00 via cambridgenetwork.co.uk
  Other News Sources - The Scientific Alliance asks: could hydrogen still be the fuel of the future?
  
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• Pokemon Go - Arriva buses help the hunt for Pokemon in Liverpool

  16-07-2016 02:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Post -Company advise fans on the best bus services with WiFi for Pokemon Go ride on Sunday
  
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• Plan to boost north Wales economy to be presented to the Treasury

  16-07-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A plan to boost the north Wales economy will be presented to the Treasury by the autumn with a request for cash support for infrastructure projects.
  
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• Optare Solo destined for Utopia

  16-07-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Utopia Coaches have added another Optare Solo to their fleet. Established in 1994, Utopia Coaches are a family owned and run coach and bus company located in Sherburn in Elmet, just a stones throw away from the Optare production facility.The Euro 5, 7.2m slim line Solo seats up to 19 and features belted seats.The bus will operate on services between York, Pontefract and Selby and was purchased to enable a more frequent timetable to be introduced.O
  
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• New station runs into further delay

  16-07-2016 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus -A LONG-AWAITED railway station has been delayed by a further 10 months at least, as teams search for more hidden mine workings.
  
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• New buses to lead revolution

  16-07-2016 02:00 via blackpoolgazette.co.uk
  
  Blackpool Gazette - Blackpools new bus fleet has been hailed as just one part of a public transport revolution in the resort.
  
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• New bike library encourages military families to get on their bikes

  16-07-2016 02:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo -CHILDREN living in the largest military garrison in Europe will be given the chance to ride a bike for free following the launch of a new Yorkshire Bank Bike Library.
  
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• MP calls for 50 per cent train refunds

  16-07-2016 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -AN MP is demanding that train operator Govia refunds disgruntled season tickets holders 50 per cent of the cost.
  
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• Mays hostility to new Heathrow runway revealed in deleted files Subscription

  16-07-2016 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - The prime ministers attacks on airport expansion have been unearthed years later.A third runway at Heathrow would devastate the lives of thousands of people living under the flight path, Theresa May warned while in opposition.
  
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• Mayor Khan backs Gatwick expansion

  16-07-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Sussex airport announces 200m more in investment
  
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• Major driving test changes will see learners follow sat-navs instead of road signs

  16-07-2016 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -The classic reversing around a corner manoeuvre will be ditched as the DVSA makes significant changes to make tests 'more realistic'
  
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• M4 relief road public inquiry date announced by ministers

  16-07-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The public inquiry into the M4 relief road is set to begin on 1 November, Economy Secretary Ken Skates announces.
  
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• London Mayor urges quick go-ahead for Gatwick second runway from PM

  16-07-2016 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -London Mayor Sadiq Khan has urged Theresa May to give the go-ahead for a second runway at Gatwick as quickly as possible.
  
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• Jet2 expands Bradford training base as demand soars

  16-07-2016 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus -WHILE disappointed at the outcome of the EU referendum, Jet2 boss Philip Meeson is confident that demand for its flights and package holidays will continue to grow.
  
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• Investigation starts after two Bradford commuter trains pass over 'unsupported' section of track

  16-07-2016 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus -AN OFFICIAL inquiry is under way into how two busy Bradford commuter trains were allowed to travel at nearly full speed over unstable track after a flash flood swept away supporting gravel.
  
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• How Boeing shot down Airbuss lumbering super-jumbo Subscription

  16-07-2016 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - In the aviation industry, he is almost a legend, the smooth-talking New Yorker who last year sold more aircraft than anyone. Within Airbus John Leahy, the companys chief salesman, is reckoned to be able to sell anything to anyone. Or so we had been led to believe.
  
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• Glasgow passengers delayed by Flybe plane 'computer issue'

  16-07-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - A
  
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• GHA Coaches: The bus routes Arriva will be taking over in the wake of firm's collapse

  16-07-2016 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) -The Wrexham-based firm, which ceased trading on Wednesday, employed 320 workers
  
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• GHA Coaches: Bus firm collapse 'unexpected'

  16-07-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The scale of the collapse of north Wales bus company GHA Coaches was unexpected, says a senior council figure.
  
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• Fylde minibus firm bought in 200,000 deal

  16-07-2016 02:00 via blackpoolgazette.co.uk
  
  Blackpool Gazette - A Fylde coach and minibus company has been snapped up by the company which runs Prestons buses.
  
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• FirstGroup flags potential pound benefit

  16-07-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Transport operator says challenging UK economy may outweigh weaker sterling since the Brexit vote
  
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• First Group announce first quarter trading update

  16-07-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - FirstGroup has reported the following update on trading since the start of our 2016/17 financial year.Highlights include:Trading performance as outlined at recent full year results in June has continued during the first quarter Group revenue in the first quarter decreased by 1.4 in constant currency, with revenue growth in First Student, First Transit and First Rail offset by decreases in First Bus and Greyhound No change to overall outlook for th
  
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• Escaped wallaby on the tracks causes rail delays

  16-07-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - An escaped wallaby is spotted on a busy railway line, causing delays to services between West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester.
  
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• Diverted flight passenger billed 12,000 after 'outburst'

  16-07-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A passenger on a flight from Leeds Bradford Airport is billed for 12,000 after an
  
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• Disabled rail passengers 'put at risk' by driver-only trains, warns union

  16-07-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - DISABLED rail passengers will be put in danger if conductors are no longer present on Scotland's trains, a trade union has warned.
  
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• Delays expected after Newport Bus workers vote to strike

  16-07-2016 02:00 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -TIMETABLE disruption is expected after dozens of Newport Bus workers voted to go on strike on Tuesday over pay increases, the chairman of Newport Transport has confirmed.
  
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• Date set for public inquiry into M4 Relief Road

  16-07-2016 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online -Welsh Government Economy Secretary Ken Skates said it was in "Wales' interest" to have an independent review
  
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• Claire Perry quits as rail minister over Southern trains crisis Subscription

  16-07-2016 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - The rail minister has quit over chaos on Britains busiest train line as it emerged that an emergency timetable had failed to prevent delays to a fifth of all journeys.
  
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• Car clocking ban called for by councils

  16-07-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A proposed EU ban on companies who provide mileage
  
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• Call for Transport Secretary to sort out county rail chaos

  16-07-2016 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -THERESA MAY'S new Transport Secretary has been urged to waste no time in sorting out the rail problems in Sussex.
  
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• Bus and train operator FirstGroup on track despite slow start to year

  16-07-2016 02:00 via eadt.co.uk
  East Anglian Daily Times - Bus and train operator FirstGroup stuck by its outlook for full-year results yesterday despite reporting a fall in first quarter revenues.
  
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