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Saturday, 26 November 2016

BBC News

• Oxford Street buses 'could be halved' under TfL proposalsThe number of buses on London's Oxford Street could be almost halved from next year as part of plans to reduce congestion and improve air quality.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Family of disabled passenger left for hours on a Council bus speak out THE FAMILY of a disabled passenger overlooked and left on a Bradford Council transport bus for up to five hours after the vehicle was parked in its depot, has told of the trauma it has wreaked on their lives.

London Evening Standard

• Number of buses on Oxford Street could be slashed by HALFThe number of buses running along Oxford Street could be cut by almost half under plans to pedestrianise Britain's busiest shopping street.

Northern Echo

• Bus driver charged following fatal crash in Darlington town centre A BUS driver has been charged with causing the death of a pensioner who was killed in Darlington town centre.

Blackpool Gazette

• Leather seats and wifi on new busesA multi-million pound investment in Blackpool’s bus fleet will give passengers access to the latest technology while they travel.

Other Regional Press

• Buses could remain on Queen Street after council U-turn on pedestrianisation plan THE PEDESTRIANISATION of Queen Street has been thrown into doubt after transport bosses recommended the city centre road be kept open for buses despite safety concerns.

Bus and Coach.com

• Transport Committee criticises lack of detail from government in Buses Bill report

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Proposed changes to bus routes to improve reliability and reduce congestion in central London • The Elizabeth line and a switch to other forms of travel prompt fresh thinking on a number of bus routes in central London • Proposals would reduce buses on Oxford Street, helping reduce congestion and improve air quality and safety • The forthcoming TfL Business Plan will see total bus mileage maintained across London over the five year life of the plan Transport for London (TfL) has today launched a consultation on proposed changes to 23 central London bus routes to better match bus services with demand from passengers.     The changes would improve the reliabili...

Other News Sources

• Surrey bus service reductions: Changes announced as council attempt to fill gaps left by Abellio "We have managed this as best we could in the existing circumstances," said a Surrey officer