Tag: Department for Transport
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Pothole Rating System Condemned by London Councils as Inaccurate
London Councils Question the New Pothole Rating System Three London boroughs—Greenwich, Waltham Forest, and Kensington and Chelsea—have voiced strong criticism of a government initiative that introduced a new pothole rating system this week. The Department for Transport (DfT) rolled out the scheme on Monday, aiming to standardise how potholes are assessed and prioritised for repairs.…
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London Councils Question DfT Pothole Rating System as Inaccurate Launch Sparks Debate
Introduction: A New Pothole Rating System Meets Skepticism Three London boroughs—Greenwich, Waltham Forest, and Kensington and Chelsea—have publicly questioned the Department for Transport’s new pothole rating system, which launched on Monday. The councils branded the system red, signaling severe concerns about its accuracy and usefulness for residents and road users alike. This controversy highlights how…
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London Councils Condemn Pothole Ratings System as Inaccurate
Introduction: A disputed rollout A new pothole rating system introduced by the Department for Transport (DfT) has sparked fierce criticism from several London boroughs. On its first day of operation, Greenwich, Waltham Forest, and Kensington and Chelsea publicly branded the scheme, which aims to standardise pothole assessments across the country, as flawed and unreliable. The…
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‘Unfair’ Stansted train fare penalties to end: DfT targets unfair fines across south-east stations
Overview: A long-awaited change in rail ticketing penalties The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a plan to scrap a controversial ticketing rule that has been blamed for unfair fines against travellers at Stansted Airport and dozens of other stations in south-east England. The move, part of a broader review of ticketing penalties, will see…