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Skin more at risk of clogged pores and dryness if you commute on public transport, says award-winning facialist
A "lack of collagen" on trains reportedly "stresses" our skin out
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Ban eating on public transport, proposes leading health official
Professor Dame Sally Davies has warned the government is currently “nowhere near” its target to halve childhood obesity by 2030.
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London's most 'soiled' underground lines and bus routes exposed
They were soiled with vomit, urine, blood or smashed glass.
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These are the rules of drinking alcohol on public transport
Here's the lowdown on the different public transport drinking policies across the country.
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Reddit user's chilling story highlights the dangers women face on public transport
He used an ingenious tactic.
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Are the UK’s public transport bodies failing to protect women?
There are no official anti-harassment guidelines.
AOLTraffic lights will alter to give priority to buses when they're running late
Traffic lights are set to prioritise buses in national plans to help keep public transport running on time. In a bid to encourage more people to use public transport, bus firm FirstGroup is using GPS technology that can tell if a bus is late and
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Female-only train carriages: A way to protect women or a way to excuse violence?
We debate the controversial policy.
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The spot on a plane with the most germs? It's not the bathroom
The top answer might freak you out.
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This is what happened when a man told a woman to stop applying make-up on the tube
Female solidarity is a great thing. Female solidarity in the presence of a self-righteous man is even better.
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Would you wear one of these badges on your morning commute?
Squeeze into a spot, bury yourself in a book/the Metro/your phone, don’t make eye contact and under no circumstances whatsoever speak to your fellow passengers. Us Londoners are an unsocial lot. New badges have been handed out on the tube with the words ‘Tube chat?’ printed on them.
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Futuristic chinese bus concept that can travel above cars revealed
A futuristic Chinese bus concept was showcased at a technology expo in Beijing last week, with designers promising that it will revolutionise public transport in the country. A scale model of the Transport Elevated Bus (TEB) was unveiled at
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Motorists could soon see 'drive-safe' mode on mobile phones
Motorists could soon face a 'drive-safe' mode being added to their phones in a Government bid to cut road fatalities. With nine per cent of drivers admitting to taking a selfie behind the wheel in the past nine months, ministers are
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Walking, cycling or public transport commute cuts drivers' weight
Ditching the car on the daily commute can lead to substantial weight losses, new research has found. By choosing to walk, cycle or take public transport to work, motorists can lose up to 7kg and boost their fitness in the process, the study by
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Thinktank suggests replacing trains with buses
AFP/Getty Images The Institute of Economic Affairs thinks we should scrap rail tracks and convert them into bus lanes as a "viable alternative" to the current infrastructure. Because it's not bad enough when three buses are
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Driving is 30 per cent cheaper than taking public transport
Shutterstock / Radoslaw Maciejewski Though driving may be seen as a pricier way of getting around than using public transport, new research has discovered that car owners could actually save 30 per cent on their commuting bills by taking the car
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Ed Miliband pledges to end rip-off bus fares
David Jones/PA WIRE The Labour party leader wants to introduce London-style Oyster cards across the UK in attempt to end rip-off pricing across the nation's buses, trains and
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Car clubs to receive £500,000 government boost
Car clubs are to be given £500,000 by the government to help cut congestion and
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'Poor value' HS2 high-speed rail gets go-ahead
The controversial HS2 high-speed railway that will link London to Birmingham got the official go-ahead today, despite some transport experts suggesting it is a low value service and calling for road network improvements instead. The line will
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Nottingham named as least car-dependent city
Nottingham has been named as the least car-dependent city in England, even beating London into second place. The East Midland city picked up the title as it scored highly for bus usage, satisfaction with public transport and a low level of car