New Google Maps feature will show routes to nearest public transport

Google Maps is working on a new feature that will show you how to reach the nearest public transport connection, according to new leaked screenshots. The new Maps filter will let users choose what mode of transportation they will be using at the very beginning of their daily commute, the screenshots show. Maps will then … Read more

Uber to sell ride-hailing software to public transit agencies

Uber will begin selling its ride-hailing software to public transit agencies in a bid to shore up more revenue The company announced its first partnerships this week Marin County will be one of the company’s first customers It will use the software to coordinate four wheelchair-accessible vans Riders will be able to book trips via … Read more

NYC Mesh group creates public database of police violence using footage from traffic cameras

The police killing of black man George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 25 sparked outrage that has seen protests across the world denouncing police brutality, demanding change, and the end of systemic racism.  Floyd’s death, unfortunately, is just one of a slew of police killings upon black men and women, including those who were … Read more

Day two of mandatory face-coverings on public transport descends into farce

A Tube passenger has today been spotted wearing a face mask over his eyes leaving fellow commuters asking ‘is this how you wear a face mask?’ The man was pictured on a Central Line Tube in London wearing the face covering in similar to way those struggling to sleep use an eye-mask, as the government’s … Read more

Commuting by car rather than public transport? Tell your insurer

Plan to commute in a car instead of using public transport? You’ll need to notify your insurer and expect a jump in premiums A third of Britons said they commuted by car before the Covid-19 pandemic This is expected to rise to 61% as motorists attempt to avoid public transport Those who didn’t commute before … Read more

SpaceX invites public to apply for Starlink beta test ahead of imminent launch

SpaceX invites public to apply for Starlink beta test ahead of imminent launch of company’s satellite-based internet service SpaceX is inviting users to receive updates on when the Starlink beta launches Prospective customers are asked to provide email addresses and zip codes Eligible users will receive a user terminal that captures satellite signals The beta … Read more

Lout, 28, admits to outraging public decency after urinating near memorial to PC Keith Palmer

A 28-year-old lout says he ‘drank 16 pints’  before he urinated near to a memorial honouring murdered PC Keith Palmer during far-right protest in London on Saturday.   Andrew Banks, of Stansted, Essex, said he attended the far-right protests in the city centre in a bid to ‘protect statues’ – though he admitted he wasn’t sure which ones. … Read more

Man, 28, is charged with outraging public decency by allegedly urinating on memorial to Keith Palmer

A 28-year-old man accused of urinating on the memorial to PC Keith Palmer, who was stabbed to death in the Westminster terror attack in 2017, has been charged with outraging public decency.  Andrew Banks, of Stansted, Essex, was charged by police on Sunday night and will appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday.  A … Read more

Councils ordered to REOPEN public toilets after they were closed for lockdown 

That’s a relief! Councils are ordered to REOPEN public toilets for shoppers and parkgoers after they were closed for lockdown The Government has encouraged councils to reopen their public toilets Non-essential shops are set to reopen tomorrow after being closed in lockdown  The Chancellor said a review into the two-metre rule has been ordered by … Read more

Bindi Irwin cries as Australia Zoo opens its doors to public again after COVID-19 closure

Bindi Irwin breaks down in tears as Australia Zoo opens its doors to the public again after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic By Kylie Walters For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:21 BST, 13 June 2020 | Updated: 04:28 BST, 13 June 2020 She’s dedicated her life to honouring her late father Steve’s legacy … Read more