Fare dodging wipes out TfL’s £168m price increase
Fare evasion costs Transport for London £165m a year, almost matching the £168m raised by March’s fare increases, the Centre for Government Reform says.
Fare evasion costs Transport for London £165m a year, almost matching the £168m raised by March’s fare increases, the Centre for Government Reform says.
An estimated 14 million UK drivers planning summer holidays abroad risk fines up to £21,000 for violating obscure EU driving laws, including dashcam bans and headlight rules.
Australia's SUV and ute sales surge, but road deaths hit 12-year high. Experts warn vehicle bloat offsets safety gains, with cyclist and pedestrian fatalities rising.
M48 Severn Bridge closed for over an hour on bank holiday Monday due to a medical incident. Air ambulance called, delays on M4. Bridge now reopened.
The Overground's Mildmay line is partially suspended due to a signal failure; Jubilee line faces severe delays; hot weather warning issued for train passengers.
Georgie Buxton, a Virgin Atlantic engineer, has died after being crushed by a Boeing 787-9 at Heathrow Airport, with the Met Police and HSE investigating.
A blanket 20mph speed limit for England is being considered after expert panel recommends the change to Andy Burnham's government, similar to Wales' policy.
A passenger train derailed after crashing into a lorry that drove onto a level crossing near Chýnov, Czech Republic, injuring the lorry driver and three on the train.
Drivers are advised to remove bottled water, sun cream, medicine and battery-powered devices from cars as UK temperatures are set to reach 34C this weekend.
Six people died when a business jet crashed on takeoff at Bangor airport during a snowstorm, with icing suspected as a factor.
Qantas increases international air fares due to oil price volatility from Middle East conflict, with strong demand for European flights.
Brussels Airport cancels 110 incoming flights on Wednesday due to a national strike over government austerity plans, causing widespread disruption.
Nine children and nine adults injured in school bus crashes in Wokingham amid Arctic weather; Storm Goretti brings warnings of snow, rain and strong winds.
Train drivers are considering strike action over a lack of toilet facilities at depots, the Aslef union has warned, potentially disrupting services across the network.
Train services in England face delays and cancellations as heatwave prompts speed restrictions on South Western Railway and Greater Anglia routes due to safety concerns.
EasyJet left 122 passengers stranded at Milan Linate due to EU entry-exit system delays, with a family forced to spend £1,600 on alternative flights.
Chancellor Reeves faces party backlash over Heathrow third runway support, with critics saying green agenda is being sidelined for growth.
Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to book cheap summer 2027 flights as easyJet releases 14 million seats on July 28, 2026.
A regular user of Andy Burnham's Bee Network buses in Manchester details price hikes, unreliability, and app problems, despite £134m cost.
EasyJet has warned Brits flying to Gibraltar that new Schengen-aligned entry requirements took effect on 15 July 2026, affecting four UK routes and 1.3 million annual visitors.
Bus drivers across 10 Arriva North London depots are voting on strike action after demanding air conditioning to cope with heatwaves, with a ballot closing on July 29.
Martin Lewis warns eager holidaymakers to book easyJet flights for summer 2027 as soon as they are released on July 28 to secure lower prices due to dynamic pricing.
UK drivers warned of £340 fines for speeding 7mph over limit in Denmark. CarVertical highlights harsh European penalties.
Frontier Airlines to launch first-class seats in 2026 after delays, with pre-reclined 2x2 seating on Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft.
Wife of passenger sucked out of Ryanair plane window describes heroic efforts to save him as cabin depressurised mid-flight.
A vehicle has overturned on the M6 northbound between junctions 18 and 19, closing two lanes and causing long delays, according to traffic service Inrix.
Three pupils fell from a double decker bus window in Wigan; headteacher says no life-threatening injuries, mayor links to disturbance.
Two people broke their ankles on a BA flight from LA to London after turbulence. AAIB investigation reveals details.
The Queensway (Birkenhead) Mersey Tunnel will shut overnight from August 10-14 for essential maintenance, with all lanes closed between 9pm and 6.30am.
Interim RAIB report reveals Bedford train crash driver passed red signal; TPWS not installed on line.