Transport
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The pros and cons of the self-driving car revolution
The Explainer Examining what it would mean to let AI take the wheel
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Oxford Street: a return to former glories?
In The Spotlight Sadiq Khan hopes to restore the fortunes of the famous London shopping street but is pedestrianisation the way forward?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Why are feds cracking down on SUVs and big trucks?
Today's Big Question Pedestrian deaths have risen sharply since 2009
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Guzzling passengers: should airports limit pre-flight boozing?
Talking Point Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary has called for a two drinks per passenger limit at airport bars
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Why 2024 is a bad year for air accidents
Under The Radar Turbulence, 'poorly made' aircraft and climate change have been blamed for a string of incidents
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Brief Canada rail lockout ends with arbitration
Speed Read A prolonged shutdown could have threatened the country's supply chain
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Public sector strikes: where are we now
The Explainer Government announces deals with train drivers but further walkouts are on the cards
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The UK's drink-driving problem
In The Spotlight Deaths caused by drivers over legal alcohol limit have risen to highest level in 13 years
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Tech outage ensnarls Delta, prompts hearings
Speed Read The airline is under federal investigation for its handling of flight cancellations that stranded hundreds of passengers
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How turbulence will change air travel
Under The Radar Ban on children sitting on laps among a raft of changes as turbulence expected to rise
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Cyclists: is it time for tougher laws?
Talking Point MPs vote to back harsher penalties for dangerous road-use by cyclists
By The Week UK Published
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How dangerous is plane turbulence?
In Depth One passenger dies on Singapore Airlines flight from Heathrow forced to divert to Bangkok after 'severe' incident
By The Week UK Last updated
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Rail nationalisation: the answer to improving Britain's railways?
The Explainer Labour has ambitious plans to bring train operations under public control
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Labour to renationalise rail within five years
Speed Read State-run rail network will be 'more transparent and clearer' – but not necessarily cheaper
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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