Campaign for Better Transport supporters delivered a giant postcard to the postal service’s head office in central London with the message ‘Mail belongs on rail’ Public transport campaigners have urged Royal Mail to transport post by rail Public transport campaigners have appealed to Royal Mail to reconsider its recent decision …
Read More »Inside the towns left desolate as pubs, banks, libraries and swimming pools close
Bustling shops, pubs, libraries and banks can all help knit together a thriving community and prevent loneliness by getting people out and about and talking to each other. But nearly 20,000 of these vital hubs have closed since before the pandemic. Whether we are shopping online or using self-scan tills …
Read More »Millions to get £2 bus fares for three months – full list of firms offering deal
More than 120 bus firms in England will cap their fares at £2 from January 1 – but the scheme is being branded ‘half-baked’ as the discount will only apply for three months Buses in Birmingham city centre – the West Midlands is one of the areas to be included …
Read More »London bus drivers to strike on same day as Tube and Overground walkout
More than 1,600 bus drivers will walk out over pay Bus drivers in London are set to strike later this month, on the same day as staff for London Underground and Overground also walk out. Employees of London United who are members of Unite will walk out on August 19 …
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