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Thursday, 26 July 2012

BBC News

• Doncaster Mayor renews call to scrap town's park-and-ride schemes There has been a fresh call to scrap two park-and-rides in South Yorkshire.
• Firms face 'unforgiving' Games LanesSmall businesses rise to the challenge of operating in London during the Olympics
• Ford profits hit by European lossFord reports a sharp fall in second quarter profit to $1bn as it continues to suffer heavy losses at its European unit.
• Japanese cars are 'most reliable'Japanese carmakers Honda, Toyota and Lexus are the most reliable used car brands in the UK, a survey finds.

The Guardian

• London 2012: transport authorities report smooth start to Games route changes Traffic flowing well on Olympic route network in the capital but severe delays reported on parts of the tube network

The Herald

• Funds to improve Leith WalkEXTRA funding to improve Edinburgh's Leith Walk was confirmed yesterday as the council announced a work programme that will see at least 16 months of disruption on the famous thoroughfare.
• Jams in London as Olympic lanes come into forceThe first day of Olympics-only traffic Games Lanes caused congestion for rush-hour drivers today.

The Telegraph

• No traffic gridlock for first day of Olympic 'zil lanes'London 2012: Feared gridlock as the Olympic Games Lanes came into force fails to materialise.
• Motorists suffer 12-mile Olympic tailback...as transport chiefs deny gridlockTransport chiefs deny gridlock despite 12-mile tailback as the Games lanes come into force.

London Evening Standard

• Olympics lanes: You must be blind if you can™t follow the signs, says TfL chiefTransport chiefs today said: "No Olympics are without pain," as drivers suffered severe delays when Games traffic-only lanes came into force at morning rush hour.
• Life is easy... ‰in the exclusive fast laneThe Games Lanes had been switched on for 30 minutes, parts of London were gridlocked and Twitter was alive with Olympics-inspired road rage.

Metro

• London 2012 Olympics: Rush hour chaos as Games Lanes openDrivers in London faced increased congestion during rush hour today as the special Games Lanes opened.The 30 miles of special lanes, which are open to only Olympics traffic, led to jams on a number of roads, including the A4 and A40 in west London, Hyde Park Corner and Euston Road. The Games Lanes have opened ahead of the Olympics causing travel chaos (Getty Images) The lanes, which are in operation from 6am to midnight throughout the Games, are only to be used by authorised 'Olympic Family' vehicles including those used by athletes, Olympic officials and VIPs.Any other motorists caught drivin...

Other News Sources

• Peers back ban on smoking with children in cars The prospect of a ban on smoking with children in cars moved a step closer yesterday after peers voted in support of the move.