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U.K. Department For Transport Is Now Targeting Noisy Bikes And Cars

The United Kingdom's Department for Transport is starting a noise camera trials program around the country to refine tech to crack down on noisy cars and bikes.

RideApart

Crossrail opening date (finally!) revealed

I rather like the High Line, New York’s elevated linear park that was created on a disused railroad spur on the west side of Manhattan. Impressive views, industrial chic vibes and plentiful food options. But I prefer actual train lines.

Evening Standard

Grant Shapps accuses Sadiq Khan of breaking pre-election rules on Elizabeth line

The Cabinet minister claimed Mr Khan displayed ‘breathtaking political cynicism’.

The Independent UK

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Crossrail row erupts as Grant Shapps claims Sadiq Khan’s opening date announcement breaks election rules

The Transport Secretary said he would report the matter to the Electoral Commission watchdog

Evening Standard

Rail funding cuts will increase risk of serious crashes, warn unions

The TUC said it would be ‘impossible’ to make planned cuts without losing ‘safety-critical jobs’.

The Independent UK

Tasmanian school crossing guards to trial wearing body cameras amid bad driver behaviour

Tasmanian school crossing guard Brett Carhart says he has nearly been run over and abused by people who "needed to get to the hairdresser real quick" and now feels safer wearing a body camera.

ABC News

Dumfriesshire MP claims TransPennine Express has failed to make good on "previous promises" to Lockerbie train station passengers

David Mundell has called on UK Transport Minister Wendy Morton to bring TransPennine Express to account

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Private e-scooters could soon be legalised for use on UK roads

They are currently prohibited on public roads

Nottingham Post

All electric vehicle fire incidents will be probed, says Transport Secretary Giridhar Aramane

The Indian electric vehicle industry is bound to prosper and grow beyond our imagination, asserted Road Transport and Highways Secretary Giridhar Aramane

The Hindu

England's loudest streets could get noise cameras to 'banish boy racers'

A new initiative has been unveiled by the Department for Transport

Wales Online

UK Government must act to avoid widespread rail strikes, says Scottish minister

A SCOTTISH minister has written to the UK Government urging it to do more to avoid a widespread strike by rail workers.

The National (Scotland)

Grant Shapps bids to ‘banish the boy racer’ with noise cameras

The Department for Transport has launched a competition to find the noisiest streets in England and Wales where the new devices could be positioned.

The Independent UK

Labor promises to make electric buses in Perth, if it wins the federal election

Anthony Albanese has promised to build 130 electric buses in Perth, creating more than 100 local jobs, if Labor wins the federal election.

ABC News

Athletes, advocates call for overhaul of regional train services before 2026 Commonwealth Games

Disability advocates say work to improve accessibility on Victoria's public transport must start immediately if the system is to be ready for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

ABC News

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Bangkok Post

Suvarnabhumi readies for arrivals surge

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob on Friday inspected the readiness of Suvarnabhumi airport as it prepares for an expected influx of foreign arrivals after the country's entry requirements are eased from May 1, including scrapping the Test & Go scheme.

The Independent UK

New P&O Ferries crew did not know how to use life-saving equipment – report

Twenty-three failures on Spirit of Britain were found by Maritime and Coastguard Agency inspectors.

Daily Mirror

Learner driver left waiting 14 months for licence to arrive due to DVLA backlog

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said he will "look at whether we can bring in private services" as part of plans to improve the service of the DVLA following a string of huge delays

Daily Mirror

Holiday travel chaos to worsen as BA slashes even more flights for this summer

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has revealed that BA is set to proactively cancel flights over the coming months with 100s of flights already being axed on a daily basis

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The Independent UK

Radar tech to spot broken down cars added to 111 more miles of smart motorway

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps told MPs the stopped vehicle detection system ‘should have been part of the plan from the outset’.

Evening Standard

Grant Shapps announces new laws to crack down on pedicabs

New laws to licence pedicabs and rickshaws are to be introduced by the Government, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps revealed on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Grant Shapps unveils measure to ease flights chaos

The Transport Secretary will allow new recruits to begin training before receiving security clearance.

Chronicle Live

Annual MOT could be scrapped to help with cost of living crisis, Transport Secretary suggests

But the AA says the changing the rule could end up costing motorists more

The Independent UK

Grant Shapps pledges to do ‘whatever it takes’ to improve DVLA

The Transport Secretary told the Commons’ Transport Select Committee he and the Prime Minister will ‘look at everything’.

Wales Online

Annual MOT could be axed to help with cost of living crisis

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has the raised possibility of bi-annual tests, but will repair bills go up instead?

Daily Mirror

MOTs could be 2 years apart in Tory 'cost of living' plan - that'd save just £27 a year

The idea would save drivers just £27.43 a year for a standard car - at a time when millions of Brits face a £693 annual hike to their energy bills

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