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Minister willing to give Metro 'tougher powers' to deal with driver abuse as shortages drive more cancellations

As Metro Tasmania deals with driver shortages and bus cancellations, Transport Minister Michael Ferguson says tougher powers to deal with abuse are an option if requested by his department.

ABC News

A9 dualling by 2025 'simply unachievable' and will be delayed transport minister says

In a statement to Holyrood on Wednesday, the transport minister said the commitment to the dualling programme remains "absolute".

The National (Scotland)

Money for study into improving key Dumfries and Galloway route may be less than half as much as thought

Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has told Holyrood he is seeking “clarity” on the figure and indicated it may only be £2 million

Daily Record

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Dublin Airport: Transport Minister warns of 'heavy' garda response to disruptive drones

If a drone collides with the engine of an airplane, the engine will likely explode

Dublin Live

Contactless payments for rail users in South East to be extended

Transport Secretary Mark Harper will also confirm plans to expand single leg pricing across the entire LNER network

Evening Standard

Rail fare costs will change based on demand in new government trial

The Department for Transport hopes the trial will help manage railway capacity and increase revenue

Manchester Evening News

Rail fares to fluctuate based on demand in trial scheme

The Department for Transport said the LNER trial is an attempt to better manage capacity while also raising revenue.

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Return train tickets could soon be axed - with Brits having to buy two singles instead

In a merger for British rail services, Transport Secretary Mark Harper is reportedly looking to announce the end of return tickets to make way for two single trips costing the same.

Chronicle Live

Return train tickets could be axed in major railway shake up

Passengers may be forced to buy two singles for the same price instead

Liverpool Echo

Return train tickets could be SCRAPPED forcing Brits to buy two singles for every trip

Transport Secretary Mark Harper is reportedly poised to announce the end of returns in favour of two singles costing the same in plans to merge British rail services

Daily Mirror

Return train tickets to be scrapped in Government announcement this week

The announcement will also bring back plans for Great British Railways

Wales Online

Edinburgh to slash roads repair budget as North Bridge costs rise by £24m

The city's transport leader admitted the budget cut would "increase the rate of decline" on the city's roads.

Edinburgh Live

SRT to call bids for land near new rail hub

The Transport Ministry expects that bids for the commercial development of land around Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal will be completed this year.

Bangkok Post

Self-driving bus project to test journeys without staff on board

The Government has awarded new funding to seven autonomous vehicle projects.

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Evening Standard

Transport Minister says announced teacher strike is “really tough”

Teachers will walk out this week after the government failed to avert a strike as firefighters became the latest public sector workers to announce industrial action.

AAP

Bus 'chaos' as driver shortage hits Sydney

Unions have said operators have been forced to cancel thousands of services as transport authorities insist the situation is only temporary.

Reuters

Strikes over pensions to disrupt public transport in France on Tuesday

Labour union strikes in France over the government's planned pensions overhaul will cause heavy disruption to public transport on Tuesday, the transport minister and several public transport authorities said on Sunday.

Liverpool Echo

Here's why Merseyside doesn't have a tram network

Merseyside was ahead of the game with its tram plans, before things fell apart

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Birmingham Post

From Bristol Airport expansion to the A303 - these are the key South West transport stories for 2023

From plans for new rail stations to controversy over Bristol airport expansion, Hannah Finch takes a look at some of the biggest projects in the pipeline and what’s coming for the year ahead.

Irish Mirror

NTA publishes plans for Dublin's transport system with Luas, DART and Metrolink extensions

The plans include multiple extensions to the Luas to serve Finglas, Lucan, Poolbeg and Bray by 2029

ABC News

Queensland Transport Minister Mark Bailey vows to review 'rip off' parking invoices

Transport Minister Mark Bailey says he will take action after an ABC story highlighted frustration from Brisbane residents who were told to pay up after using inner-city car parks.

Bangkok Post

Opposition seeks transport minister's removal over contracts

The opposition is seeking the removal of Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob from office, accusing him of winning construction contracts from the Transport Ministry via a proxy in violation of the constitution.

ABC News

Queensland transport department to spend $60.7 million to improve bus, train safety

More safety barriers between passengers and bus drivers will be installed and additional network officers will begin patrolling public transport services.

Bangkok Post

Rid roads of unsafe vans

The gruesome road tragedy in Nakhon Ratchasima on Sunday night should serve as wake-up call for Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob to rethink continuing to allow the use of converted vans for public transport.

ABC News

David Elliott has 'no regrets' for warning premier about looming Nazi costume scandal

The NSW transport minister fields questions over Dominic Perrottet's birthday party scandal for the first time after he was revealed as the cabinet colleague who called the premier.

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