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Transport & TfL · LondonSilvertown Tunnel cycle shuttle costs £5,400 daily for 51 riders
Transport for London spends £5,400 daily on a cycle shuttle through the Silvertown Tunnel, used by as few as 51 cyclists a day. The service, required until 2028, has faced criticism for its cost, with calls to allow pedestrians or reduce frequency.
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Transport & TfL · LondonE-scooter riders face 3.5 times higher brain injury risk than motorcyclists
E-scooter riders are 3.5 times more likely to suffer traumatic brain injuries than motorcyclists, according to a study of 15,247 trauma patients. Helmet use was recorded in just 5.9% of cases, while women faced double the risk of severe injury compared with men.
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Transport & TfL · LondonLondon Assembly demands TfL oversight of driverless taxi trials
The London Assembly is calling for Transport for London to gain full oversight of driverless taxi trials. This comes as Uber and Wayve seek government permission to transport passengers in the capital as early as 2026, potentially bypassing local regulatory authority.
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Transport & TfL · LondonMinisters urged to transfer driverless taxi trials to TfL by 2026
Ministers face demands to hand control of driverless taxi trials to Transport for London, as firms including Uber and Waymo seek approval to carry passengers in automated vehicles by 2026. TfL warns of risks to London’s devolution powers under current Department for Transport oversight.
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