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Grant Shapps under fire for bizarre videos and ‘zero interest’ in railways

Transport secretary’s unusual interventions raise eyebrows as well as questions over his commitment to the day job

The Guardian - UK

‘I know they’re exciting – but calm down!’ Britain’s love-hate affair with the e-scooter

There are more than 750,000 private e-scooters in the UK, most of them being used illegally. Why have they become so popular – and so disliked?

The Guardian - UK

Nationalise the railway and slash fares: Andy Burnham’s plan for transport

Train talk: the Manchester mayor’s attack on train fares is analysed by The Man In Seat 61

The Independent UK

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A self-driving revolution? Don’t believe the hype: we’re barely out of second gear

The Department for Transport’s breezy predictions about driverless cars transforming Britain into a ‘global science superpower’ are both premature and optimistic

The Guardian - UK

Highway Code's bizarre rules for self-driving cars - can I watch TV behind the wheel?

New Highway Code rules proposed by the government's Department for Transport are likely to be in place later this year. They include allowing people to watch TV in self-driving cars

Daily Mirror

What you can and can't do in self-driving cars - from drinking to using phone

Self driving cars will not be fully automatic, meaning a list of confusing list of rules about what motorists can and can't do - and when.

Daily Record

Driverless car rules: Users could watch films behind the wheel under proposed changes

This is everything you can and cannot do in a driverless car under the proposed changes

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Self-driving cars on UK roads – key questions answered

Department for Transport is introducing changes to the Highway Code this year

Wales Online

Everything you can and can't do in self-driving cars - from drinking to using phone

Motorists were told this morning that when driverless cars come in they will be able to watch films behind the wheel, but there is a list of other rules they will have to stick to

Daily Mirror

Dismay as Government delays Portishead rail line project again

The delay is because of costs, but the delays will cost more

Bristol Post

Highway Code rule update could allow some drivers to watch TV behind the wheel

The rule is part of new measures surrounding self-driving cars proposed by the Department for Transport.

Daily Record

Grant Shapps' 'cringe' rail ad mocked as scathing social media users call him a 'moron'

In a newly released video Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced a new government policy slashing train fares, but not everyone was impressed by the promotional clip

Daily Mirror

Trial of Extinction Rebellion co-founder delayed pending High Court judgment

Gail Bradbrook, 49, appeared at Isleworth Crown Court on Tuesday accused of causing £27,500 in damage to the Department for Transport building.

The Independent UK

Great British Rail Sale - all you need to know for cheapest fares

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said more than one million train tickets would be reduced this spring to help with cost of living crisis

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Daily Mirror

Great Rail Sale branded a 'headline grabbing gimmick' that won't help commuters

Government-backed cheap train tickets do not apply to peak times, meaning most workers will still have to pay top prices for fares at a time when the cost of living is soaring

Daily Mirror

British Rail sale: Destinations and dates included as one million train tickets reduced

Officials said offering half-price train tickets was “one of the ways” the Government was helping to support families with the cost of living, having previously announced measures to defer energy costs and offer council tax discounts for some households

Evening Standard

Rail sale makes more than a million tickets half price

The Department for Transport said the move would be a boost for UK tourism

The Independent UK

Half-price sale on rail fares announced to help with cost-of-living pressures

The Department for Transport said the move would be a boost for UK tourism.

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Daily Mirror

Railway revolution as 34 new train stations could open across UK - see full list

All over the UK new stations are in the pipeline. From under construction to just a twinkle in city planners' eyes, these projects will transform their local area.

Birmingham Post

List of 35 new train stations and wish list schemes leading the UK railway upgrade

Here is a rundown on the latest rail station developments currently underway with details of schemes that local leaders say will transform the economy if they get built.

Daily Record

easyJet boss explains cancellations after airline axes hundreds of flights during Easter holidays

The chief executive of easyJet said cancellations were partly a result of Department of Transport delays.

The Independent UK

Airport chaos could remain for another year amid staff shortage, experts warn

‘It is going to take at least the next 12 months for the industry vacancy-wise to settle down,’ says airport recruiter

The Guardian - UK

Accounting watchdog investigates Deloitte over Go-Ahead audits

Deloitte says it will cooperate with FRC investigation after Go-Ahead was embroiled in accounting scandal

Manchester Evening News

Scrapping controversial HS2 branch would ‘jeopardise’ Wigan's future and impact ‘already fragile’ economy

Wigan Council's leader has written to the Transport Secretary for clarification after Sir Graham Brady claimed he’d had ‘assurances’ the Golborne Spur will not go ahead.

Liverpool Echo

Councillors attack Department for Transport over Rimrose Valley plans

Campaigners said 'communities won’t be fooled by word games'

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