Christmas Cracker Law Could Lead to £5k Fine
Retailers risk hefty fines for selling Christmas crackers to under-12s due to a little-known fireworks law. Learn the rules to avoid penalties this festive season.
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NSW to cut e-bike power and speed after fatal crash
New South Wales announces strict new e-bike regulations, halving power and speed limits, following a rider's death in a collision with a garbage truck. Read the full details.
Woman in court for walking wrong way on station escalator
A London woman could be fined £1,000 after pleading not guilty to walking the wrong way on a TfL escalator. Her trial is set for April. Read the full story.
New national safety standards for taxi drivers
New national licensing reforms will introduce rigorous vetting for all taxi drivers in England to improve passenger safety and tackle out-of-area working issues.
Scientists demand ban on Chelsea tractors over safety risks
Groundbreaking research shows large SUVs pose significantly higher danger to pedestrians in urban areas, prompting calls for government action and potential restrictions on 'Chelsea tractors'.
Council bans taxi drivers from wearing jeans and trainers
Edinburgh cabbies face strict new dress code prohibiting casual wear including jeans, tracksuits and trainers while on duty under controversial council regulations.
Sydney Transport Crisis: Major Rail Delays Hit Network
Commuters across Sydney and New South Wales face severe disruptions as significant delays hit the rail network, with Transport for NSW issuing urgent warnings and alternative travel advice.
Glasgow's Free Transport for Young and Elderly Begins
Glasgow pioneers groundbreaking free public transport initiative offering unlimited bus, train and subway travel to under-22s and over-60s in major sustainability push.
Sydney transport chaos as new timetables spark major delays
Major disruptions hit Sydney's transport network as new timetables cause widespread delays and cancellations, prompting urgent government intervention and union warnings.
Sydney's Transport Chaos: New Timetable Sparks Fury
Sydney commuters face severe disruptions as new transport timetables take effect, triggering union warnings of safety risks and service reliability concerns across the city's network.
Labour Councils Impose 10mph Speed Limits Across Britain
Exclusive investigation reveals how Labour-controlled councils are imposing extreme 10mph speed limits across Britain, putting drivers, cyclists and even joggers at risk of fines in controversial new slow zones.
Sydney transport chaos as new timetable sparks major delays
Sydney commuters face major disruptions as a new transport timetable takes effect, causing widespread delays and triggering industrial action threats from rail unions over staffing concerns.
Sydney's transport chaos as new train timetable sparks backlash
Sydney commuters face major disruptions as a new train timetable launches, drawing criticism from unions and opposition over service cuts and overcrowding concerns.
Third US freight train derailment in three months
Another dangerous freight train derailment in Montana marks the third major incident since February's Ohio disaster, raising urgent questions about US rail safety standards and emergency response protocols.
Paris votes to ban rental e-scooters in landmark decision
The City of Light is poised to become the first major European capital to completely ban rental e-scooters following a controversial public referendum that could reshape urban mobility across the continent.
Faulty cable caused Lisbon funicular crash
Official investigation uncovers critical cable failure behind Lisbon's funicular emergency that injured 14 people, raising urgent questions about transport safety protocols.
Electric cargo bikes replace second cars in UK families
Discover how UK families are swapping their second vehicles for electric cargo bikes, saving thousands while transforming school runs and grocery trips in urban areas.
$70 million sits unused on forgotten Sydney Opal cards
Shocking investigation uncovers how Sydney commuters have abandoned over $70 million in unused Opal card funds, creating an unexpected windfall for transport authorities.
London's luxury car noise crisis sparks council action
Westminster residents are fighting back against disruptive supercar noise as Lamborghinis and Ferraris turn London streets into racetracks, prompting council action.
Sydney cracks down on e-bike footpath clutter
Sydney councils gain sweeping new authority to tackle the e-bike epidemic clogging footpaths and creating accessibility hazards across the city under proposed legislation.
Sydney Transport Chaos: Major Rail Delays Hit Commuters
Commuters across Sydney face significant travel chaos as urgent rail repairs cause widespread delays and cancellations, with Transport for NSW scrambling to restore normal services.
Gatwick taxi drivers protest Uber's licensing advantage
Hundreds of licensed taxi drivers brought roads around Gatwick Airport to a standstill, protesting what they call Uber's circumvention of local licensing laws that's crippling their livelihoods.
Australia's Public Transport Crisis: Commuters Reveal Shocking Decline
Australian commuters are speaking out about a disturbing decline in public transport standards, from rampant anti-social behaviour to frequent cancellations and safety concerns that are making daily travel unbearable.
Sydney's Fare Evasion Crisis: Australia's Worst Rates Revealed
Exclusive analysis reveals Sydney leads Australia in public transport fare evasion. Discover the startling data and what solutions could curb the growing trend.
Government blocks Sadiq Khan's ULEZ expansion plans
The UK Government has blocked London's Mayor from expanding the Ultra Low Emission Zone to outer boroughs, citing financial strain on families. The controversial decision sparks fresh debate on clean air vs. cost of living.
Police hunt suspect after Westminster Tube station assault
British Transport Police have released a CCTV image and launched a public appeal to identify a man wanted in connection with a serious assault at Westminster London Underground station that left a victim with significant facial injuries.
Sydney Metro Strikes: Second Week of Commuter Chaos
Sydney faces another week of severe transport disruption as rail workers escalate industrial action over pay and conditions, causing major delays for thousands of commuters.
Khan's Tube Crisis: Sex Attacks & Violent Crime Soar
Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking rise in sexual offences and violent crime on the London Tube, as Mayor Sadiq Khan faces mounting criticism over transport safety failures.
Hidden Bus Stop Feature Stuns Australian Commuters
Australian bus passengers are discovering a remarkable, little-known feature at their stops that provides real-time arrival information with a simple press of a button, revolutionising the daily commute.
Paris Transport Chaos as Strikes Hit Macron's Reforms
France faces major travel disruption as unions launch a surprise strike against President Macron's contested reforms, bringing Parisian transport to a standstill.
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