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‘People-first’ transport in English towns could be integrated by apps

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‘People-first’ transport in English towns could be integrated by apps



Louise Haigh plans to focus on poorer areas, healthy methods and ability to ‘tap in and tap out seamlessly’UK politics live – latest updatesTransport across towns and cities could become integrated using dedicated apps, with investment focused on poorer areas and healthier methods, as part of what ministers are calling a “people-first” revolution in local travel.Louise Haigh, the transport secretary, described the plans in a speech in Leeds as “a revolution to wrestle back power over transport”. She said powers would be heavily devolved to mayors and councils across England, who would be encouraged to devise their own priorities. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/nov/28/people-first-transport-england-towns-integrated-apps-louise-haigh

Author : Peter Walker Senior political correspondent

Publish date : 2024-11-28 14:12:44

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