UK city to trial entirely free public transport in 2026
The initiative has been in the works since 2021 Glasgow could soon have free access to public transport, as Glasgow City Council has decided to go ahead with the free public transport trial. The City Council confirmed its new trial for 2026, and 1,000 locals are set to be selected to participate in the trial. […]
2 months ago
Train passengers to be tracked by GPS to stop ticket fraud
So, we actually are being tracked? Train passengers will be tracked by GPS in order to stop ticket fraud. That’s right, new technology is being rolled out by East Midlands Railway (EMR) that will track when passengers enter and leave train stations, automatically working out their fares. Similar to London’s Oyster card system, travellers will […]
7 months ago
Mick Lynch makes rapturous speech as Enough is Enough campaign gathers momentum
It is his second rousing speech in as many days Mick Lynch was met with cheers and rapturous applause following his speech at last night’s ‘Enough Is Enough’ rally in Clapham Grand, London. The Secretary-General of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Union (RMT) was one of four speakers at the launch event for the […]
3 years ago
London bus drivers to strike on same day as Tube and Overground walkout
More than 1,600 bus drivers will walk out over pay Bus drivers in London are set to strike later this month, on the same day as staff for London Underground and Overground also walk out. Employees of London United who are members of Unite will walk out on August 19 and 20. The first day […]
3 years ago
Storm Eunice brings ‘dangerous conditions’ as rare red weather warnings issued
Many regions are being advised to stay indoors altogether The Met Office continues to issue red weather warnings to various regions as Storm Eunice continues to batter the UK, disrupt travel arrangments, cause damage to public and private property, and reports of landfalls. Red is the highest level the Met can issue and warnings have […]
4 years ago
You’ll still have to wear face masks on the Tube, despite end of Plan B
PM’s seal or not, Transport for London’s policy isn’t changing People commuting across London will still have to wear face masks on the tube despite most social distancing guidelines and covid restrictions being dropped next week. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the Plan B measures would be phased out on January 27 during Wednesday’s PMQs […]
4 years ago