Passengers today spoke of their fury at people still not wearing face masks on public transport, 15 days after the Government made them mandatory for everyone. Photographs taken on the London Underground in rush hour today showed there is still non-compliance with the rule which aims to slow the spread of coronavirus. Police have so … Read more
No more free deliveries? Department for Transport considers putting compulsory charge on ALL online orders to ‘combat harmful emissions and congestion’ DfT suggested the charge as a way of combating the online shopping boom Scientific advisors suggested a charge similar to the one placed on plastic bags Annual nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from vans rose 43 … Read more
They seemed such a good idea at the time. There you were, head and shoulders above everyone else, gliding effortlessly from one tourist attraction to the next in iconic cultural cities across the world. No more pounding the pavements in Prague, no more hopping on and off crowded open-top buses in Rome, no more struggling … Read more
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
In my mind, I’m at a Marty McFly level of cool, riding an electric scooter and sporting Nike Air trainers, zipping around a quiet private village cul-de-sac with the wind in my safety helmet as I hit a rip-roaring 15.5mph. ‘You look like Phil Dunphy,’ – the uncool dad from US TV sitcom Modern Family – … Read more
Volkswagen’s latest step to repair its reputation following the Dieselgate scandal is to use low-emissions containers to ship its cars around the world. For the first time ever this week, vehicles from Europe will be transported from Europe to North and Central America on a car freighter powered by liquefied natural gas. It claims the … Read more
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
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
Google Maps lets you see when public transport is the busiest to help you avoid crowds as Americans head back to work following the coronavirus lockdowns Google is rolling out Transit alerts to Maps to help people avoid crowds The feature displays when public transportation is likely to be more or less busy The firm … Read more
How will Britain get about after coronavirus? From electric bikes and scooters, to the return of the car, This is Money’s podcast goes on the move By This Is Money Published: 18:36 BST, 5 June 2020 | Updated: 18:36 BST, 5 June 2020 Since lockdown began, there has been a huge uptick in cycling and … Read more