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Wednesday, 10 March 2010

BBC News

• Concern over plans for Swindon Stagecoach bus depot People living near a bus depot in Swindon have asked for a meeting to discuss proposed changes at the site they say will disturb them at night.

The Guardian

• A65 bus initiative gets green light But Kirkstall councillor is knocked back in bid to have scheme investigated

The Telegraph

• Alcohol could be banned on buses Alcohol could be banned on buses in a bid to crack down on anti-social behaviour on public transport, the Government has signalled.

Department for Transport

• New proposals to improve bus travel and tackle anti social behaviourBus travel in England will be safer, more efficient and easier to use under new Government proposals.

Mail Online

• Labour's latest public menace: Mothers with baby buggies on the bus

Other News Sources

• Go-ahead for A65 bus schemeScheme will result in improved reliability and quicker journey times.
• Success of Boxing Day buses TRANSPORT chiefs have hailed a scheme to bring back buses on Boxing Day as a success.
• Boost to Brighouse bus station on its way BUS passengers are getting more seats at a town’s bus station.
• Alcohol may be banned on all busesPlans to ban the consumption of alcohol on all bus services are announced by the transport minister Sadiq Khan
• School transport boost for Norfolk pupilsTeenagers living in the most isolated parts of Norfolk have been given an education boost after the government handed more cash to the county to help them travel to study the new 14-19 diplomas.