Motoring misery as petrol prices soar to 18 month high
Petrol prices have hit an 18 month high in the UK, following a 3p a litre increase last month alone.
The average cost of unleaded petrol 117.23p at the end of 2016, and petrol hit 119.63p, according to the RAC.
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The looming threat of strike action and ongoing disruption looms over most of the country as Unions and rail franchises continue to butt heads over a range of issues. This, combined with the hectic festive period and extensive maintenance work taking place on rail lines in London (to make way for the Crossrail project), many will find it difficult…
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Plenty of us liftshare to and from the office on a daily basis, but how can the journey actually increase your performance once you arrive? Easy. Put down the coffee and keep these tips in mind next time you hop into your shared commute…
1 Don’t just chat, network!
If your sharer is from a different department, company, or team, your…
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Members of train driver union ASLEF have backed walk-outs on Southern Rail services by 87%, sparking fresh travel misery for rail commuters, with commuters in Ashford and Tonbridge will be the most affected.
The strikes are due to take place on December 13th, 14th and 16th, and between January 9th and 14th. These are separate to and as well as…
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All cars registered before 1997 will be banned from Paris as of July 1st, under a new law aimed at combating the French capital’s smog and congestion issues.
Following the monthly car ban at the Champs Elysees, French newspaper Le Monde has reported that all cars dated pre-1997 will be banned from the city centre on weekdays, as well as…
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We think he might be!
Retired Basketball player Shaquille O’Neal took to the streets with Californian cab company Lyft to drive customers this week… but he did it undercover.
He drove a number of Lyft customers to their destinations under the identities of Pierre, Goose and Charles. Along the way they talk basketball, sing, freestyle rap, and discuss his ill-fated movie, Kazaam, before…
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Mexico City officials issued a major air pollution alert yesterday – banning 40% of vehicles from their streets today!
The move comes as part of an effort to cut emissions in the city, which houses an urban population of over 20 million people. This alert is the first of its kind within a decade, and will roll out further to include…
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Paris has become the latest European city to cut back on cars – as it’s announced all vehicles will be banned from the Champs-Elysees on the first Sunday of every month, to help alleviate smog levels.
The 2km (that’s 1.2 miles) stretch of road is the most famous boulevard in the city; and anyone’s who visited will know that it’s…
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A European Commission research project has developed a prototype electric car to cater for all. Literally.
Plated with solar panels that feed its electric batteries, the vehicle runs on solar power – and powers a kitchen in the boot. This is the new electric restaurant car, able to travel and cook at the same time, created by IFEVS (Interactive Fully Electric Vehicles).
“We wanted…
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A Devon man who changed his name to Buzz Lightyear has successfully won a battle with the DVLA to have his driving licence changed to his new name!
Formerly known as Sam Stephens, 26 year old Mr Lightyear changed his name by deed poll to fundraise for childrens cancer charity CLIC Sargent. He also ran the Brighton marathon…
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Another London Underground strike could be on the horizon as a row ignites between rail trade unions and Transport for London.
A major housing project that’s set to take over the space currently occupied by Earls Court Exhibition Centre may also see the demolition of the Lillie Road tube depot, which sits in the same space. However, TfL have said…
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As if the London underground strikes weren’t problem enough for commuters in the capital, members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union at First Great Western trains have announced a 48-hour strike starting at 18:30 today.
This double-blow to both London tube and First Great Western rail services will leave many commuters and workers left without suitable transport options. This…
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The first national rail strike in 20 years has been confirmed for May 25. The 25th is a bank holiday which means there will be less commuters than usual but more families coming back from a long weekend.
Will the rail strike affect you? If you are travelling over the bank holiday weekend we recommend adding the Liftshare app to…
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Update: The national rail strike will happen on May 25th (a bank holiday) with a ban on overtime working in place on the following Tuesday.
As we reported yesterday the first National Rail strike for 20 years could happen.
Will there actually be a strike? We don’t know for certain. We do know…
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