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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

Misconduct inquiry over fatal schoolgirl crash

Eleven Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation for their handling of a crash inquiry that killed two schoolgirls in Wimbledon.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Revealed: the train stations where your car is most likely to be clamped

Irish Rail took in more than €15m in parking fees from motorists, while also clamping nearly 4,300 cars at its stations over the last two years.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 hours ago

The cities set to feel impact of the new 20 ETA levy on inbound business travel - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The new Electronic Travel Authorisation charge, effective from April 8, imposes a £20 fee on overseas travelers entering the UK, which could dampen inbound travel volumes across key business hubs.
London
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
6 hours ago

ANALYSIS: MTA Example Case For Hochul's Insurance Plan Does Not Hold Up To Scrutiny - Streetsblog Empire State

A driver caused severe injuries to two pedestrians, leading to a liability dispute where the MTA may pay damages due to the driver's lack of insurance.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 hours ago

How the government is getting tough on UK councils over pothole failures

Funding for local road maintenance is contingent on councils demonstrating effective spending to avoid losing significant financial support.
fromIndependent
15 hours ago

600m 'Fingluas' extension can go ahead after legal actions by local businesses settled

The High Court on Monday, Judge Richard Humphreys made orders on consent striking out the cases brought by various businesses, including the owners of the Manhattan Peanuts factory on McKee Avenue in Finglas.
London food
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Sunday parking is no longer free in Oakland. Tickets starting at $64 begin this weekend

"Our business community will also benefit from Sunday metering because it encourages parking turnover, allowing more customers to visit these establishments," said Josh Rowan, the transportation director, in a city press release.
East Bay (California)
#fare-evasion
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Ontario proposing to dramatically increase fines for fare evasions on GO Transit | CBC News

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Game on: New Yorkers start the Fare Evasion Olympics as scourge continues to cost the MTA big bucks

Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Germany: Fare evasion is a crime that can send you to prison

Riding public transport without a ticket in Germany may lead to a fine or even imprisonment, but efforts are underway to decriminalize this offense.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Ontario proposing to dramatically increase fines for fare evasions on GO Transit | CBC News

Ontario is increasing fines for fare evasion on GO Transit and implementing measures to streamline transit and housing development.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Game on: New Yorkers start the Fare Evasion Olympics as scourge continues to cost the MTA big bucks

fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Cheating brazen in new toll lanes

"Is everybody telling the truth? We're not sure," Program Director Kim Comstock told the San Mateo County Transportation Authority on Thursday.
California
New York City
fromCurbed
5 days ago

Meet the Office of Curb Management

The newly created Office of Curb Management aims to improve safety and manage competing demands on New York's curbs.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Rush hour commuters hit by severe disruption as Justice Minister warns protesters: 'no one is above the law'

Protests in Galway and Dublin disrupt fuel supplies, with demonstrators blocking ports and city centers over rising fuel prices.
London politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

He did everything right. His Los Angeles parking fine kept growing anyway

Paul Cook fought a parking ticket in Los Angeles for 16 months, inspired by Gandhi's teachings on righteousness and justice.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Gladiators star Barney Walsh banned from driving for speeding in Mercedes

Barney Walsh was caught driving at 58mph in a 50mph stretch of the M4, leading to a six-month driving ban and a fixed penalty notice.
Law
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

You're bleeding Bay Area transit's budget with this Clipper card quirk

A shift in rider behavior is increasing credit and debit card fees, prompting a proposal for an additional $500,000 to cover costs.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.
#london
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

London travel news LIVE: Charing Cross signalling fault disrupts morning rail services

Commuters at London Charing Cross face minor disruptions due to a signalling issue affecting Platform 1.
#assault
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Police launch appeal as London Underground contractor requires surgery after assault

A contractor was assaulted, sustaining a broken jaw, and police seek information about the suspect.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Police launch appeal as London Underground contractor requires surgery after assault

A contractor was assaulted, sustaining a broken jaw, and police seek information about the suspect.
Alternative transportation
fromsf.streetsblog.org
5 days ago

Call to Action: Tell AC Transit Board NO Fare Hikes & Service Cuts til they Rein in Costs - Streetsblog San Francisco

AC Transit Board is urged to avoid service cuts and fare hikes while identifying cost-saving measures for a balanced budget.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Police watchdog investigates handling of inquiry into Wimbledon crash that killed two schoolgirls

The complaints relate to concerns about the standard of the investigation, including its management and direction, the conduct of the investigation team, and their engagement with the victims.
London politics
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

London travel news LIVE: Severe delays hit Elizabeth line and parts of Tube network during morning commute

Commuters in London face significant delays on the Underground, particularly on the Elizabeth, Metropolitan, and District lines due to track repairs and signal failures.
Travel
fromredBus Blog
2 weeks ago

Indian Railways Penalty Rules 2026: What Every Passenger Must Know - redBus Blog

Train travel in India requires adherence to strict rules to ensure safety and fairness, with penalties for violations.
London food
fromianVisits
4 days ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including track improvements, timetable adjustments, and new services.
fromianVisits
4 days ago

Tunnel to Heathrow could be privately funded under revived rail link plans

The study concludes that the rail link could deliver strong economic returns under both two-runway and three-runway expansion scenarios at Heathrow Airport, indicating its potential impact on regional connectivity.
UK politics
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Muni Still Has Fare-Evasion Problem as Ridership Rebounds; Fare Revenue at 34% What It Was In 2015

Muni fare revenue remains way, way down, with $97 million in 2024 compared to $283 million in 2015, despite ridership being above 70% of pre-pandemic levels.
SF politics
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Ex-Met officer admits role in car insurance scam

An ex-Metropolitan Police officer admitted to participating in a 'crash for cash' scam for financial gain, leading to multiple fraudulent claims.
#silvertown-tunnel
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Three London bus routes (and two DLR lines) are now free to ride for two months

The Silvertown Tunnel opened in April, offering free bus and DLR services until May 26.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Three London bus routes (and two DLR lines) are now free to ride for two months

The Silvertown Tunnel opened in April, offering free bus and DLR services until May 26.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'I should have been safe on a pavement' - woman recalls horrific hire e-bike crash

Sandy Peters suffered severe injuries and PTSD after being hit by a speeding e-bike while walking with her son.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Councils pressed to use universal parking app to cut 'unfair' fines

The government is promoting a nationwide parking payment app to reduce fines and simplify payments for drivers across England.
#mta
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
New York City

Fare evasion: MTA officials say modern fare gates being piloted are dramatically stopping turnstile cheats | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
New York City

Fare evasion: MTA boss insists subway riders aren't agency's guinea pigs' in modern fare gate pilot | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Fare evasion: What do New Yorkers think of the latest fare gate model that the MTA is testing out on the 6 line? amNewYork

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Fare evasion: MTA officials say modern fare gates being piloted are dramatically stopping turnstile cheats | amNewYork

Modern fare gates tested by the MTA have reduced fare evasion by 20-70% across various subway stations.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
New York City

Fare evasion: MTA boss insists subway riders aren't agency's guinea pigs' in modern fare gate pilot | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Fare evasion: What do New Yorkers think of the latest fare gate model that the MTA is testing out on the 6 line? amNewYork

London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Troubled waters: Will Hammersmith Bridge ever reopen?

Hammersmith Bridge faces a funding deadlock for repairs, with costs reaching £250 million and no clear resolution in sight after seven years.
NYC politics
fromBlack Enterprise
2 weeks ago

NYC Driver Loses Taxi License Over $14K E-ZPass Bill He Thought Was Paid

A New York City livery driver's license was suspended due to unpaid E-ZPass fees he was unaware of, totaling over $14,000.
London
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

13 London bus routes are getting reduced - full list of service changes

TfL is adjusting bus timetables to address declining passenger numbers and current traffic levels.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'I can count on one hand the times I am offered a Tube seat'

Pregnant commuters often struggle to find seats on public transport despite the Baby on Board badge initiative.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Record numbers of drivers caught speeding as motoring offences surge

England and Wales recorded a record 2.9 million motoring offences in 2024, with speeding accounting for 86 percent of violations, representing a 9 percent increase from 2023.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Train Delay Repay rule changes to make claims easier

If the trial is successful, the plan will save 20m a year in lost revenue, while preventing confused passengers from being prosecuted for fare evasion, the Department for Transport says. A separate scheme will also make it easier for passengers who buy their tickets from third-party retailers such as Trainline to claim compensation for late or cancelled services under the Delay Repay scheme.
UK news
UK politics
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Fare dodgers targeted as train ticket refund rules are tightened

UK government tightens train ticket refund rules from April 2026, reducing the refund window from 28 days to the day before travel to combat £40 million annual fraud.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Fined drivers to get refunds after LTNs scrapped

Croydon council will refund drivers fined under scrapped Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes after a High Court ruling deemed them unlawful.
#road-safety
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Low-traffic zones increased congestion, TfL admits

Reallocating road space to bus lanes and implementing LTNs reduced car priority but increased local car congestion in parts of London.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Probe flags concern after train dragged passenger

Safety measures on the Elizabeth line failed to prevent a passenger from being trapped and dragged by a train at Ealing Broadway station in November 2024.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why did I get a 100 parking fine when charging my electric car?

Driver received a PCN after charging at a 24-hour Mer EV charger because car-park terms prohibit parking 9pm–6am despite misleading signage.
#london-transport-fares
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

It's a mess': Expert warning over changes to UK train ticket refunds

UK train passengers face stricter refund rules from next month, limiting flexible ticket refunds to 11 pm the day before travel unless services are disrupted.
#congestion-charge
New York City
fromHoodline
2 months ago

MTA Expands Bus Lane Enforcement in Brooklyn and Manhattan, Drivers Face Rising Fines

MTA expands bus-lane camera enforcement in Brooklyn and Manhattan; fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeat violations.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Action urged over violence against transport staff

Nearly 10,500 cases of workplace violence against London transport staff were recorded annually, causing serious injuries including broken bones and noses, with many incidents unreported.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Automatic fines set to begin on B68, B60 and M57 bus routes Friday

CITYWIDE - THE MTA ON Wednesday issued a notice that Automated Camera Enforcement fines are set to begin on Friday, Feb. 6, on the B68, B60 and M57 bus routes. Vehicles caught improperly using busways and bus lanes, blocking bus stops or illegally double parked will receive summonses that start at $50 and escalate to $250 for repeat violators. Bus routes with automated enforcement on average have increased speeds by 5%, with some corridors seeing gains as high as 30%, according to the authority.
New York City
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

London pedicab regulations target 'rip-off fares'

London will regulate pedicab drivers with licences, safety and language checks, and capped fares to prevent rip-offs, noise and unsafe behaviour.
UK news
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

A full list of all the regulations and rules that pedicabs in London will be forced to follow

TfL will introduce pedicab licensing, DBS and medical checks, vehicle safety inspections, operator premises rules and maximum fares under the Pedicabs (London) Act 2024.
UK news
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

London tube fares are going up in price this week - here's how much more you will pay in every travel zone

TfL is increasing London Underground and TfL rail fares by an average of 5.8% from March 1, 2026, with some fares rising up to 10%.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

TfL licence delay payments not enough, union says

TfL will pay one-off goodwill payments of 300–500 to some taxi and PHV drivers after a licensing software glitch delayed renewals and left many unable to work.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

London Tube passengers targeted in SMS blaster' mass fraud plot, court hears

The prosecution say that these two individuals were part of a crime group who, early last year, wheeled around devices in suitcases known as SMS blasters (that is a) short message service or text message on the London Underground which sent scam messages to passengers' phones, pretending to be from Evri and Royal Mail.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Freedom pass saved! Labour councils block threat to free travel for over-65s in London

Labour council leaders in London have blocked a proposed review of the Freedom Pass that could have restricted the free travel benefits currently enjoyed by 1.2m older Londoners. In a statement issued on Wednesday evening that was backed by London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, the Labour council leaders effectively detonated a bomb under the plans to limit access to, or the benefits provided by, the Freedom Pass.
London politics
UK news
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

This London park has introduced traffic lights and 50 fines for cyclists

New traffic-light pedestrian crossings and legal requirements for cyclists to stop at red lights are being introduced around Regent's Park to improve pedestrian safety.
UK news
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

TfL could soon make a massive change to how Oyster cards work in London

London's Oyster system will be modernised under a seven-year Indra Group contract, enabling smartphone Oyster cards, instant top-ups, real-time journey tracking and retaining physical cards.
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