Public Transport news

• US diesel prices hit an all-time-high

  06-09-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.
  
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• What caused air traffic control issue at UK airports? Inquest begins subscription

  09-09-2026 02:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - The Civil Aviation Authority has asked the National Air Traffic Services to provide a detailed rundown of what went wrong
  
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• Surrey communities could face 'worst of both worlds' under new aviation bill, say campaigners

  09-09-2026 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - The group campaigns against airport expansion and excess noise from aircraft
  
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• Stagecoach says buses have achieved 99 per cent reliability

  09-09-2026 02:00 via stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - STAGECOACH West has launched a campaign in Gloucestershire to challenge the perception that buses are unreliable.
  
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• Oxfordshire cuts with new transport and care charges protest

  09-09-2026 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford Mail - "Ease and dignity" are being stripped away by county council cuts, claim protesters, as the authority is slammed for its "betrayal" of the "older, sick, and disabled".
  
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• Oxford Street must be rescued from a patchwork of mediocrity subscription

  09-09-2026 02:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - xford Street should not simply be pedestrianised. It should be reinvented by the mayoral development authority as the world?s greatest retail, business, cultural and digital boulevard: a place demonstrating the best of London in architecture, technology and public life.
  
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• More flight delays expected after hundreds cancelled by air traffic control glitch

  09-09-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Departures from a number of airports are affected by a technical problem affecting air traffic control provider Nats.
  
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• Man who harassed London MP on Tube sentenced

  09-09-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Clifford Wilby is given a suspended prison sentence for intimidating Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy in a Tube carriage.
  
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• 'It's a privilege': New face takes charge of Leeds transport and planning as councillor steps down

  09-09-2026 02:00 via yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Evening Post - The city?s Labour group has announced a new executive member for transport and planning following a councillor?s resignation.
  
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• Heathrow and Gatwick worst hit airports as over 1,000 London flights cancelled or delayed in UK air traffic mayhem

  09-09-2026 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - ?Significant knock-on impact? of air traffic control issue that led to cancellation of over 850 UK flights expected into Wednesday
  
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• Heathrow and Gatwick flights disrupted by air traffic control failure

  09-09-2026 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - National Air Traffic Services says its systems are 'starting to recover' but tens of thousands of passengers remain stranded.
  
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• Heathrow Airport among 15 hit by air traffic control issue as flights grounded

  09-09-2026 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - A technical fault at National Air Traffic Services (NATS) has led to the suspension of departing flights at major UK airports including Heathrow and Gatwick
  
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• Flights grounded across Britain subscription

  09-09-2026 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  The Telegraph - Flights have been grounded throughout Britain after an air traffic control technical failure.
  
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• First strengthens franchising team with new directors

  09-09-2026 02:00 via busandcoachbuyer.com
  
  Bus and Coach Buyer - Steve Draper has joined First Bus Franchising as Operations Director, bringing more than 30 years of leadership experience across the
  
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• First Bus expands charging technology across its Glasgow depot

  09-09-2026 02:00 via evinfrastructurenews.com
  
  Other News Sources - The partnership will allow First Bus to optimise its fleet, while also maintaining readiness and operational requirements.
  
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• First Bus bolsters franchising team as UK market grows

  09-09-2026 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - TWO new directors have joined First Bus as it expands its presence in the UK?s growing franchised bus market.
  
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• E-bike riders far more at risk of head injury than other cyclists subscription

  09-09-2026 02:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - Hospital data collated over three years comes amid calls to crack down on the use of illegal e-bikes and for greater regulation on rental schemes
  
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• Days of delays after air traffic control chaos hits 1,000 flights subscription

  09-09-2026 02:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - Disruption is expected at Heathrow, Gatwick and other British airports after a ?technical issue? with the flight processing system caused cancellations
  
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• Council 'sorry' over impact of school bus changes

  09-09-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A review of changes to North Yorkshire Council's home-to-school transport policy, introduced to cut costs, has proposed a number of changes.
  
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• Birmingham Airport flight statement live after air traffic control technical issue

  09-09-2026 02:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - BHX apologised to holidaymakers over disruption which is being worked on by NATS, the countrymp;#146;s air traffic control service
  
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• Administrators of East Midlands bus operator shed further light on its collapse

  09-09-2026 02:00 via insidermedia.com
  Other Regional Press - The administrators of a bus operator serving parts of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire have provided further details on its collapse.
  
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• Read our supplement: Scotland’s Buses 2026

  08-09-2026 19:08 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Welcome to Scotland’s Buses 2026.
  This special publication from Passenger Transport places the spotlight on Scotland’s bus and coach industry and its partners, celebrates their achievements and considers the challenges they face.
  Published in association with CPT for a ninth time, this year’s edition incorporates the official Conference Workbook for the 48th annual CPT Scotland Conference, which takes place at the Glasgow Hilton Hotel on September 14-15.We hope you find it an i
  
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• Weaver Network?s first station opening

  08-09-2026 02:00 via busandcoachbuyer.com
  
  Bus and Coach Buyer - Heckmondwike?s new bus station opens this month, as the first to be built with the Weaver Network name.
  
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• Weaver Network's first station opening

  08-09-2026 02:00 via busandcoachbuyer.com
  
  Bus and Coach Buyer - Heckmondwikemp;#39;s new bus station opens this month, as the first to be built with the Weaver Network name.
  
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• Turning Kent airport into drone flights 'hub' will 'create 500 jobs'

  08-09-2026 02:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Calls are being made to turn one of Kentmp;#146;s airports into a flight tech centre, which could lead to hundreds of new jobs.
  
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• Tunnel built under major new road between Cambridge and Bedfordshire - but it's not for drivers

  08-09-2026 02:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge News - The road is expected to open next year
  
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• Trump threatens to stop sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in US

  08-09-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The threat against one of Canadamp;#39;s largest companies comes amid an escalating trade war between the two neighbours.
  
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• Train station to mark World Suicide Prevention Day

  08-09-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A five-day programme activities has begun at Wolverhampton's railway station to support people's mental health and wellbeing.
  
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• 'Top priority' bus route launched in Kent following two-year campaign

  08-09-2026 02:00 via kentlive.news
  
  Other Regional Press - A new bus that will connect Ramsgate and Canterbury is set to be launched following a two-year campaign. Stagecoach South East is preparing to launch its new Service 44, restoring a direct bus connection between the city and South Thanet.
  
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• Surprise visit for village with bus stop but no buses

  08-09-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Residents of a village that saw a new bus stop installed - despite having no bus service - have been paid a surprise visit by enthusiasts.
  
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