Transport for London (Tfl) wants to double its spending on improving London’s roads as they say that 80% of journeys each day in the capital are made using roads.

The business plan would see investment rise to £3.8bn, including money spend on cycling safety, allowing bus passengers to pay using their debit or credit card, doubling tracks on the tram link and Docklands Light Railway and making more than 28 tube station step-free by 2020.

However, the money for this will not only come from the government but from above-inflation public transport fares.

Labour London Assembly Transport spokesperson Val Shawcross said: “…we have already seen fates go up above inflation for the last five years. The mayor needs to realise that Londoners re struggling, it is time he reined these inflation-busting fares in.”

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If you took a break over the Christmas period from having driving lessons because you were just too busy, and you are keen to get back into the flow of things, get in touch and book your next lesson.

You only get better by practising. And if you only have bad memories of your last driving test remember, we have all had bad days, it doesn’t mean we give up, in actual fact it means that we should carry on.

It’s well worth you looking over your theory work as well. Remind yourself of the road signs and speed limits, impress your driving instructor and ask him how to check for water and oil levels on his vehicle.

All these things will ensure you get closer to passing your driving test.

Good luck!

A charity in New Zealand wants to show the public just how smart their rescue dogs are by teaching them how to drive.

A video shows how Monty the giant schnauzer is strapped into the car (with a human in the passenger seat) and can control the pedals, gears and steering wheel.

The rescue centre use simple terms like ‘A’ for accelerator and after around 7 weeks in the classroom practicing on model cars, the dogs take to the road.

Monty was given up by his owners as they said he was too difficult to control, but the centre have shown that discipline, time and a lot of dedication can be all these animals need.

The charity want more rescue dogs to be adopted and thought it would be easier if the public knew how intelligent they were.

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Hi all, we just wanted to wish you a really happy New Year from the team at Britannia Driving School.

2012 was quite a year! Let’s hope that 2013 is filled with wonderful surprises.

If it was your New Year’s resolution to learn how to drive, well, you’ve come to the right place. We are here to help. Our team of highly trained and qualified driving instructors will be happy to teach you how to become a safe and confident driver.

You can get a kick start by getting your copy of The Highway Code and start becoming familiar with road signs and speed limits. When it comes to driving, you can’t revise and prepare too much.

We look forward to hearing you!