Transport

Northern will run less than a third of its services on Saturdays in the run up to Christmas, with "very few" trains in the evening.more

The fare rise has been described by a rail union as "another kick in the teeth for passengers on Britain's rip-off railways". The new fares will come into force on 2 January. Fares regulated by the government - around 40% - are set at July's RPI, which was 3.2%.more

A Japanese pilot who was preparing to take off from Heathrow while about 10 times over the alcohol limit has been jailed. First officer Katsutoshi Jitsukawa, 42, was arrested at the airport after failing a breath test 50 minutes before the Japan Airlines flight was due to take off with him in the cockpit. more

The Driven consortium - which encompasses autonomous vehicle software provider Oxbotica, insurance provider AXA XL and security company Nominent - has announced it will begin trials in the London borough this month, following the success of similar trials in Oxford. more

Uber's European operation has been fined £385,000 for a data breach that affected almost 3 million British users, the Information Commissioner's Office has announced.more

The best airlines in the world for 2019 have been revealed in new research, with Singapore Airlines coming in first place - but did any British carrier come in the top 10?more

Consumer groups hope the new system will act as a 'wake-up call' to train companies to start improving their services. Rail passengers who are unhappy with how their complaints have been handled can now take their grievance to an ombudsman.more

People across the South West will benefit from a new direct air route between Newquay and Heathrow Airport from April 2019.more

Wrightbus will send the first ever public transportation bus of this nature onto UK streets. Wrightbus, a company based in Northern Ireland, used the 2018 Euro Bus Expo in Birmingham, U.K. at the N.E.C. to launch its new fuel cell double decker. This bus is the first of its kind in the world.more

Tube workers on one of London's busiest lines will go on strike the weekend before Christmas. more

Equating to a staggering £906 million worth of property across the UK, the list of items left behind on East Midlands Trains services includes four pieces of priceless art, two seven-foot surfboards, a life-size cut out of US president Donald Trump, a pork chop, bag of condoms, a 6ft inflatable cactus plant and enough instruments (45) to deck out half a symphony orchestra.more

Ryanair has been taking record numbers of flight bookings this week, with no sign of customers avoiding the key Brexit days at the end of March despite warnings that aircraft could be grounded in the event of no deal.more

A motorist who rear-ended a taxi at a Dublin roundabout fled into the Phoenix Park, a court has heard. Circuit Court President Mr Justice Raymond Groarke said while such an action would inevitably have raised suspicions in the mind of the taxi driver, the court could not assume that because of this and other matters, the accident had been "a ready up".more

Driverless cars will be trialled in London within three years, it was announced yesterday.more

Police have warned London's motorists to avoid the capital's roads for days because of protests by environmental activists and urged drivers not to attempt to drive through them.more

Londoners' daily commute takes 23 minutes longer than the UK average at one hour and 21 minutes, TUC trade union analysis has shown.more

Northern, Great Western Railway and Govia Thameslink customers were the most dissatisfied, with 20 per cent or fewer saying they were happy with the way their complaint was handled. more

Adverts for junk food are set to be banned at Tube stations and bus stops to tackle soaring rates of childhood obesity, the Evening Standard can reveal.more

PKP Polish Rail is ready for winter, according to the press release of the company. Special equipment has already been deployed throughout the country, and 24-hour support is waiting for travelers.more

Britain's biggest speed camera can catch drivers using their phones from 1,000 metres away. The massive speed trap is being called 'The Long Ranger' and has just been unveiled by police in Gloucester. more

Tfl says it is looking at ways of encouraging passengers to move upstairs to free up space for the elderly, prams and wheelchairs.more

Developers have launched a new app aimed at getting Londoners talking to one another on the Tube. more

London Stansted's planning application for further airport expansion was narrowly approved yesterday by Uttlesford District Council.more

Londoners are donating their unwanted coats at Tube stations to help the homeless, refugees, elderly and families in need this winter. more

Southeastern Railway has announced it will be running a reduced London timetable next week because of leaves on the line.more