“The High Court today rejected a bid to bring a legal challenge over London Mayor Boris Johnson’s flagship cycle hire scheme.”
The Independent, 12th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Archive for the 'transport' Category
Court rejects challenge to cycle hire station – The Independent
Published July 12, 2010 bicycles , judicial review , London , news , planning , transport Leave a CommentTube strike on after court refuses injunction – The Independent
Published June 23, 2010 industrial action , injunctions , news , railways , transport Leave a Comment“A 48-hour strike by London Underground maintenance workers will go ahead tonight after the High Court refused to grant an injunction preventing the stoppage.”
The Independent, 23rd June 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
High Court move by Tube Lines to stop workers’ strike – BBC News
Published June 23, 2010 industrial action , news , railways , transport Leave a Comment“The firm responsible for repairs to the Tube network is to seek a High Court injunction to stop a strike by maintenance workers.”
BBC News, 23rd June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mayor threatens Tube legal action over £4.4bn ruling – BBC News
Published March 10, 2010 arbitration , judicial review , London , news , public private partnerships , transport Leave a Comment“Mayor of London Boris Johnson is considering legal action after it was ruled Underground maintenance firm Tube Lines’ costs should be £4.46bn.”
BBC News, 10th March 2010
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OFT proposes referral of local bus services to Competition Commission – Office of Fair Trading
Published August 20, 2009 competition , press releases , transport Leave a Comment“The OFT has today published its market study into the supply of local bus services and proposes to refer the sector to the Competition Commission (CC) for more detailed investigation.”
Office of Fair Trading, 20th August 2009
Source: www.oft.gov.uk
Local bus sector referred to Competition Commission – The Guardian
Published August 20, 2009 competition , news , transport Leave a Comment“The local bus sector is to be investigated over concerns that lack of competition is leading to higher fares for passengers, the Office of Fair Trading announced today.”
The Guardian, 20th August 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
EU privacy watchdog issues warning over transport monitoring – OUT-LAW.com
Published July 24, 2009 EC law , news , privacy , transport Leave a Comment“New systems planned by the European Commission to ease traffic problems across Europe do not adequately protect the privacy of travellers, according to the regulator set up to monitor the privacy implications of Commission actions.”
OUT-LAW.,com, 24th July 2099
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OFT launches competition inquiry on the buses – The Times
Published March 6, 2009 competition , news , transport Leave a Comment“The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) began an investigation into local bus services yesterday. The regulator said that the inquiry had been prompted by increasing concentration in the sector, which, after a number of takeovers, had left nearly two thirds of services controlled by only five large operators: Arriva, Go-Ahead, Stagecoach, FirstGroup and National Express.”
The Times, 6th March 2009
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Police seek new rights for searching rail passengers – The Guardian
Published January 14, 2009 news , offensive weapons , police , stop and search , transport Leave a Comment“Passengers who buy a London train or tube ticket would automatically be giving their consent to be searched, under proposals now under consideration.”
The Guardian, 13th January 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Solicitor pocketed £4,000 by claiming non-existent delays on Tube – Daily Telegraph
Published November 28, 2008 fraud , news , transport Leave a Comment“A ‘senior’ solicitor, who pocketed thousands by claiming for non-existent delays on London Underground, narrowly escaped jail today.”
Daily Telegraph, 28th November 2008
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No appeals for bus passengers – The Times
Published October 6, 2008 complaints , news , transport Leave a Comment“Bus passengers will have weaker legal rights than rail passengers, despite a government pledge that they would be treated equally by a new public transport watchdog.”
The Times, 6th October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Certificates of Professional Competence – response to consultation – Ministry of Justice
Published September 10, 2008 consultations , transport , Transport Tribunal Leave a Comment“A response to the consultation paper, Certificates of Professional Competence – Transport Tribunal Amendment Rules 2008.”
Ministry of Justice, 9th September 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Criminal record for not paying bus fare – Daily Telegraph
Published August 11, 2008 criminal records , fines , news , transport Leave a Comment“A young mother has been fined and given a criminal record for not paying her 90p fare on a London bus.”
Daily Telegraph, 11th August 2008
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Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2008
Published August 1, 2008 legislation , local government , London , parking , road traffic , transport Leave a CommentLocal Authorities and Transport for London Act 2008 published
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Transport for London Act 2008
Published June 26, 2008 legislation , London , transport Leave a CommentLords warn Government on passenger data isolation – OUT-LAW.com
Published June 17, 2008 data protection , news , transport Leave a Comment“The Government’s hard line on the collection and use of information on travellers could isolate it within Europe and leave it with less information than other states, a parliamentary committee has warned.”
OUT-LAW.com, 16th June 2008
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Boris bans alcohol on buses and tube – The Independent
Published May 7, 2008 alcohol abuse , London , news , transport Leave a Comment” New London Mayor Boris Johnson today announced an alcohol ban on transport in the capital.”
The Independent, 7th May 2008
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Commuter fined £69 for standing in first class – Daily Telegraph
Published April 30, 2008 fines , news , transport Leave a Comment“A train passenger was given a £69 on-the-spot fine for standing in a first class luggage area because there was no room in second class.”
Daily Telegraph, 30th April 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Bus passengers in EU law “farce” – BBC News
Published March 25, 2008 EC law , news , transport , working time Leave a Comment“Passengers across the UK have been hit by EU rules on working hours meant to protect drivers, bus companies say.”
BBC News, 25th March 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
MI5 seeks powers to trawl records in new terror hunt – The Guardian
Published March 17, 2008 data protection , news , special report , terrorism , transport Leave a Comment“Millions of commuters could have their private movements around cities secretly monitored under new counter-terrorism powers being sought by the security services.”
The Guardian, 16th March 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Magistrate carried out Tube scam – BBC News
Published February 12, 2008 magistrates , news , theft , transport Leave a Comment“A magistrate who carried out a £5,000 Tube ticket scam has been given a suspended sentence.”
BBC News, 12th Februrary 2008
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TfL unveils legal panel – The Lawyer
Published August 29, 2007 law firms , news , transport Leave a Comment“Transport for London (TfL) has awarded panel positions to a dozen law firms, with Eversheds retained to work specifically on the company’s mainstream work.”
The Lawyer, 29th August 2007
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Transport thugs may face heavier sentences – Reuters
Published June 20, 2007 news , sentencing , transport , violence Leave a Comment“Thugs who commit crimes on public transport may face longer sentences than at present because of the fear they spread with their mindless aggression, Chancellor Gordon Brown said on Tuesday.”
Reuters, 19th June 2007
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