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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

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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

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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

Daily Mirror

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’.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

Grant Shapps unveils measure to ease flights chaos

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

The Independent UK

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

Chronicle Live

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’.

The Independent UK

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?

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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

Daily Mirror

'Shameless' P&O Ferries stung in new pay row as it tries to cut wages of crew

Labour slammed P&O Ferries after overseas agency workers hired to replace staff illegally axed claimed they were asked to sign new contracts on lower pay

Asharq Al-Awsat

One Dead, More than 40 Rescued after Boat Sinks Off Lebanon

One child has died but more than 40 people have been rescued following the sinking of a boat off the coast of Lebanon's northern port city of Tripoli on Saturday, Transport Minister Ali Hamie told Reuters. The Lebanese Red Cross said in a tweet that there were about 60 people…

Daily Record

P&O workers 'desperate' after being told to sign contracts on less money

One agency worker emailed a union complaining about a ferry in Dover.

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Daily Mirror

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

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham: The Great British Rail Sale shows us what fares should be like

Perhaps the best thing that can be said about the “Great British Rail Sale” is that, finally, something has arrived that has been subject to very long delays: an admission from the Government that rail fares in this country are way too high. Beyond that, though, I’m struggling.

Birmingham Post

'Disappointment' at delay to Portishead railway line project

Transport secretary Grant Shapps has raised concerns over the cost of the project

Daily Record

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.

The Independent UK

Highway Code to be updated for self-driving cars

The Government will update the Highway Code to make clear clarify drivers’ responsibilities in self-driving vehicles.

Bangkok Post

Probe into airport storm damage

The Ministry of Transport is investigating the damage at a new passenger hall at Don Mueang airport after it was hit by a heavy storm on Monday evening, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: Opposition misleading people on diesel cess, says Viswaroop

Transport Minister interacts with APSRTC staff after assuming charge

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