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Kansas City planning to vet admission to the city's public #buses like getting on a plane with a #facialrecognition gauntlet. https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-facial-recognition-ai-cameras-privacy-87847f57c94b6c2a9e22a7b3a222e703
Kansas City's plan for facial recognition cameras on buses sparks privacy concerns

Kansas City, Missouri, plans to boost security by installing facial recognition cameras on buses. However, the rollout has been delayed due to technical and financial issues. Officials hoped the cameras would be ready for the World Cup matches the city began hosting this week. Privacy concerns have also played a role in the delay. The state backed out of providing funds, but the program is moving forward with federal and local money. SafeSpace Global, the company behind the project, believes the technology will enhance safety. Critics worry about privacy and potential misuse. Meanwhile, extra officers will patrol during the World Cup to ensure safety.

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Kansas City planning to vet admission to the city's public #buses like getting on a plane with a #facialrecognition gauntlet. https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-facial-recognition-ai-cameras-privacy-87847f57c94b6c2a9e22a7b3a222e703
Kansas City's plan for facial recognition cameras on buses sparks privacy concerns

Kansas City, Missouri, plans to boost security by installing facial recognition cameras on buses. However, the rollout has been delayed due to technical and financial issues. Officials hoped the cameras would be ready for the World Cup matches the city began hosting this week. Privacy concerns have also played a role in the delay. The state backed out of providing funds, but the program is moving forward with federal and local money. SafeSpace Global, the company behind the project, believes the technology will enhance safety. Critics worry about privacy and potential misuse. Meanwhile, extra officers will patrol during the World Cup to ensure safety.

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☀️🌡️🥵 #London is experiencing a #heatwave of 34°C. Here are real-time #maps of #buses, the #Underground, #railways, #Thames riverboats and air traffic, plus traffic cameras and Tube status showing service disruptions. Captured at 14:40 BST on Wednesday 24 June 2026.
#ClimateChange #GlobalWarming

On my #bike ride this morning, I saw the first local #ElectricBus. The city had been planning to introduce them in 2026 and so, true to that date, they appear to be operating. Of course, just because I saw it today doesn’t mean they haven’t been around for a while now but it’s good to see them and I hope that most if not all #buses will become electrically powered rather than with #Diesel in the quite near future.

#EV #Biking #Bicycle #Cycling #Cycle #Pollution #FossilFuels #PublicTransport

#Transport for #London – Programmes and Investment Committee – 1 July 2026 – agenda reports pack – highlights

Transport for London reported strong Q4 2025/26 safety performance, with 2.28 million hours worked, no employee injuries and no RIDDOR-reportable incidents. Environmental achievements included more than 3,000 zero-emission #buses, solar energy plans for the Underground and drainage projects exceeding targets. #TfL delivered 32 of 34 strategic milestones on time or early. Highlights included the opening of Colindale station, 31km of cycleways completed, wider 4G and 5G coverage and the early reopening of Cutty Sark DLR station. Challenges remain with the DLR Rolling Stock Replacement and Piccadilly Line Upgrade, where delays and higher costs persist. Overall capital spending remains broadly within approved limits.
https://board.tfl.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=172&MId=979

Armitage and Handsacre residents asked for views on how bus services can be improved as part of new trial

https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2026/06/24/armitage-and-handsacre-residents-asked-for-views-on-how-bus-services-can-be-improved-as-part-of-new-trial/

Last Saturday saw the 213 heritage running day between Sutton and Kingston. Here are my photos from the day, plus the obligatory lecture! The website has undergone an unexpected emergency rebrand (thank you Wordpress), so please excuse any temporary glitches. https://lccmunicipal.com/2026/06/20/on-the-buses/ #213 #buses #Municipal
On the Buses

  Saturday 13th June saw the 213 heritage bus running day, organised by the London Bus Museum. The route has run between Sutton and Kingston in one form or another since 1921, initially as the…

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Five-week warning to disabled people using National Entitlement Card for free bus travel

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/money/five-week-warning-concession-travel-37318274