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Glasgow's bus fares are some of the UK's highest – an expert explains why

GLASGOW'S bus fares are already witheringly expensive – but a new fare increase is about to drive costs even higher for many riders ...

The National (Scotland)

New quantum computer smashes 'quantum supremacy' record by a factor of 100 — and it consumes 30,000 times less power

The 56-qubit H2-1 computer has broken the previous record in the 'quantum supremacy' benchmark first set by Google in 2019.

Space

FirstGroup boss points to TfL and the Elizabeth Line for signals on rail nationalisation

CEO Graham Sutherland tells the Standard that TfL’s blend of public control over private sector operators is a “good model”

Evening Standard

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Tesla's Top Engineering Exec Departs As 10% Of Workforce Gets Cut

Two top Tesla executives resigned on Monday as layoffs rocked the electric automaker.

InsideEVs

First Bus and Stagecoach to offer free weekend travel in Scottish city

FIRST Bus and Stagecoach will both offer free travel across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire every weekend in January.

The National (Scotland)

Strike dates set as 'underpaid' First bus drivers back industrial action

Unite the Union has confirmed that more than 1200 employees voted by 99 per cent in support of industrial action.

The National (Scotland)

Meet the high school sport that builds robots — and the next generation of engineers

The FIRST Robotics Competition has evolved from a fascinating after-school activity to having an impact on the tech and engineering world, involving tens of thousands of teens across the globe.

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Update issued on night bus services in Glasgow

A rival operator has confirmed it will run night buses in Glasgow after First bus announced it was pulling out.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf and Nicola Sturgeon call on First Bus to reinstate night services in Glasgow

First Bus provoked a storm of outrage when it announced it would no longer offer late night services across Greater Glasgow.

Daily Record

Petition launched for First Glasgow to make U-turn on scrapping 'crucial' night bus services

First Glasgow announced this week that 11 routes will be scrapped which has left Glaswegians and the council 'very concerned', with a petition to save the night services now launched.

Glasgow Live

First Bus faces massive backlash after scrapping night services across Glasgow

Council bosses in Glasgow said their hands were tied when it comes to bus services but changes could happen in the longer term.

Daily Record

Loss of Glasgow night buses sparks safety fears as First urged to reconsider

First has announced plans to end 11 services from July 31 due to low passenger numbers, but Glasgow councillors want them to be reformed instead.

Glasgow Live

First Bus passengers warned of major disruption today as drivers strike - full list of Greater Manchester services hit

Staff at a major operator are walking out

Manchester Evening News

First bosses 'dismayed' as Manchester bus drivers set to go on strike

Drivers have rejected an 'inadequate' pay offer

Manchester Evening News

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Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Brutalist gem

The national policy that will impact local homelessness PLUS Toast Rack seeks new owner AND The priest who survived conversion therapy

Manchester Evening News

Disruption expected as Manchester bus drivers set to strike over pay dispute

First bus drivers will go on strike across six days in July

Leeds Live

Leeds bus strike June 2023 update as drivers cancel walkout after new pay deal is offered

First Bus has issued an update and said services will be back to normal on Tuesday (June 20)

Leeds Live

Are buses running in Leeds today? Full timetable as First services cancelled or disrupted due to strike action

First Bus's Leeds timetable has been disrupted today as around 800 workers walk out on strike

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Humza Yousaf writes to PM urging him to act on Jagtar Singh Johal's imprisonment

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has written to Rishi Sunak urging him to ask the Indian government to release a Scottish Sikh blogger who has been in…

Leeds Live

All 57 Leeds First Bus services affected this Sunday as 800 workers strike

Planned industrial action will take place on Sunday, June 18, and a number of routes will be impacted

Leeds Live

Leeds braced for bus chaos as First West Yorkshire drivers go on strike

Around 800 First West Yorkshire bus drivers will begin strike action from 18 June

Bristol Post

First Bus refutes passenger's claim that asylum seekers were not allowed to board

First Bus has denied the passenger's account

Daily Record

Falkirk elite swimming team back calls to keep high school swimming pools open

Members of FIRST swim team met with Labour councillors to discuss the plans for pool closures

The National (Scotland)

Here's what Humza Yousaf wrote to every SNP member about the party governance review

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has written to SNP members to “personally” update them on the progress made by the transparency and governance…

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf: I couldn't believe Peter Murrell's 'gut-wrenching' arrest

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has described ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell’s arrest as “gut-wrenching” as he revealed the…

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