Ride-hailing app Mytaxi to pilot e-scooters in European cities October 29, 2018 Ride-hailing app Mytaxi is to join the swathes of European and US startups jostling for a slice of the electronic scooter market, with a pilot to be launched in European cities later this year. The branding of the scheme and the location of the first pilot have not been disclosed, however the firm said it will [...]
Ryanair investor calls for new chair at budget airline following strikes October 28, 2018 Ryanair shareholder the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum’s (LAPFF) today called for the replacement of the budget airline’s chair David Bonderman and for a succession plan for its boss Michael O’Leary. LAPFF, which owns approximately one per cent of Ryanair’s shares, said it plans to file resolutions at Ryanair’s annual meeting (AGM) next year to [...]
Tesla denies it is facing a deeper criminal probe into Model 3 production after reports suggest FBI had expanded investigation October 27, 2018 Tesla has denied claims it is facing a deeper criminal probe regarding the production guidance for its new Model 3 sedans. The electric car-maker responded to claims made in the Wall Street Journal on Friday, which said that Federal Bureau of Investigation agents were investigating the company. The report claims that the FBI are looking to [...]
TfL criticised after thousands of passengers faint on busy Tube lines October 26, 2018 Transport for London (TfL) came under criticism today as data reveals that more than 3,500 people have fainted or felt faint on the Tube network since 2016. The highest number of incidents occurred during the morning rush hour between 8am and 9am, with 825 reported incidents. Kings Cross St. Pancras, London’s busiest Tube station, reported the [...]
Sadiq Khan urged to ‘get a grip’ on London transport as government bails out Crossrail with £350m loan October 26, 2018 London mayor Sadiq Khan has been urged to “get a grip” of transport in the city after the government bailed out the delayed Crossrail project with a £350m loan today. Transport for London (TfL) said the money was needed to continue construction work on the delayed Elizabeth Line. In July, rail minister Jo Johnson announced [...]
Ryanair says it apologised to passenger who was victim of racism October 26, 2018 Budget airline Ryanair has issued a statement today saying it apologised to the victim of racist abuse on one of its flights. Video footage emerged of passenger Delsie Gayle being called an “ugly black b******” by fellow passenger David Mesher on a flight to Barcelona last Friday. In its statement Ryanair said it only became aware [...]
Government hands out £350m loan to keep delayed Crossrail project going October 26, 2018 The Government has rushed to the aid of the delayed Crossrail project with a £350m short-term loan to keep work on track. Transport for London (TfL) announced the loan on Friday, which it said was needed to continue construction work on the delayed Elizabeth line. In July the rail minister Jo Johnson announced that the [...]
These are the 10 projects vying for the title of London’s greatest infrastructure achievement October 26, 2018 The 10 projects in the running to be named London's greatest infrastructure achievement for this year have been revealed. The Institution of Civil Engineers has released the shortlist of 10 projects being considered for the top accolades, with awards being given out next month for the best infrastructure project, innovation, and community benefit. All projects [...]
Central line revealed as worst Tube line for pickpocketing as London Underground thefts rise by a third October 26, 2018 Theft on London's Underground has increased by more than a third over the past two years, according to new data, with the Central Line emerging as the worst Tube line for pickpocketing. The figures reveal that there were 5,153 thefts on the Tube between August 2017 and July this year. The Central and Piccadilly lines [...]
Drivers at Paddington station could be balloted for strike action affecting the entire Great Western Railway network October 26, 2018 Drivers at Paddington station will be balloted for strike action unless a suspended guard is reinstated later today. The RMT union said it would ballot all guards and drivers at the Paddington depot for strike action – which could cover the entire GWR network – unless the rail operator withdrew the suspension at a disciplinary hearing [...]
