Although the world is still battling the coronavirus, one Italian designer is looking towards a post-pandemic world to help commuters travel safely and securely to their destination. Andrea Ponit released a gallery of concept designs for a private jet-like drone that carries up to four passengers while they sit in single seats with soft fabric … Read more
Workers endured a miserable commute today as heavy gales and a fortnight’s worth of rain hit Britain following the arrival of Storm Barbara from Spain. Yellow weather warnings issued by the Met Office run until 5pm today, with the downpours covering the south coast, the Midlands, London and East Anglia throughout the day. Meteorologists expect … Read more
How overcrowded is YOUR train? Commuters’ top 10 hellish trips to work are revealed – with the 8.02am from Oxford to London Marylebone topping the list Department for Transport has revealed the top 10 most overcrowded trains 2019 The 7.32am South Western Railway from Woking to London Waterloo was second Some 16.4 per cent of … Read more
Commuters are saving £250 a month by working from home as the rail industry makes use of a £3.5 billion Government subsidy. Despite ministers urging Britons to return to their offices to save the high street, recent Department for Transport figures show National Rail passenger journeys at the start of September hovering around 30 per cent … Read more
Commuters slam transport bosses over cancelled trains and lack of social distancing on London buses during Monday morning rush-hour Commuters tweet pictures of packed trains and busses as people head to work Roads also appeared busy this morning including M25 and the A40 in London It comes as train services are set to return to … Read more
Britain’s rush hour started to get back to normal again today as the return to work following the coronavirus lockdown was stepped up – with more than 370 jams totalling 200 miles across London during rush hour. Congestion levels on the roads in the capital were at 36 per cent at 8am today according to … Read more
Well that won’t encourage them back to the office! Rail commuters face 1.6% RISE in season ticket cost despite calls for staff to return to their desks to help save the economy By Dan Sales For Mailonline Published: 07:45 BST, 19 August 2020 | Updated: 07:52 BST, 19 August 2020 Rail commuters face an increase … Read more
Last week, I saw a quote suggesting Britain is seeing a ‘polo mint’ effect – that is, city centres hollowing out and periphery towns buzzing with activity. This is where office workers have been remote working from home in the pandemic and since lockdown eased, are spending more money in local shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs … Read more
The UK’s biggest bus company and rail operator has urged the Government to stop deterring people from using public transport to get them back into shops, pubs, restaurants and offices. FirstGroup chief executive Matthew Gregory said it is time to ‘move away’ from appealing to passengers not to use trains and buses for non-essential journeys. … Read more
Police have been collaring passengers during early morning commutes after ministers vowed to crack down on compulsory face coverings. Officers were today deployed to London’s Underground stations where they were seen confronting travellers not wearing masks. They hovered on platforms and carriages to catch passengers breaking the government’s emergency coronavirus law, which was brought in last … Read more