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Progressives are resisting the billionaire takeover of San Francisco - 48 hills

The political landscape in the U.S. is poised for challenges under Republican control but local progressives achieved notable victories in San Francisco.

Possible Uber/Lyft Tax Could Help Fund Muni - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Community Transit Act seeks to impose a gross receipts tax on ride-hail companies to fund Muni operations in San Francisco.

Sadiq Khan unveils plans for 'Bakerloop' extension to the Superloop bus network

Bus alternative proposed for unfunded Bakerloo line extension.

Superloop network success in outer London.

Free early travel for over-60s as Sadiq Khan scraps Friday peak fares

Sadiq Khan plans to offer free travel on Fridays to 1.2 million older Londoners with 60+ Oyster or Freedom Passes starting in March.

The initiative is part of a trial to encourage passenger growth and is funded by business rates.

TfL will compensate train firms for lost peak fares if they agree to the scheme.

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