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Brexit could see less choice for new car buyers, warn dealers
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BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
Parking: Drivers urged to look out for fake RingGo QR code scam
Police are urging motorists to be cautious after an increase in reports of QR code scams for car stickers are placed over legitimate QR codes on parking meters and signage, directing users to a fake website which is then used to steal personal and financial City Council confirmed to BBC News NI that it had removed a sticker from a pay and display machine in one of their car parks on Thursday Ulster and Ards and North Down Borough Council have also issued warnings about scams relating to the RingGo app. Last year, some of Northern Ireland's councils introduced a new cashless payment system for some of its pay and display car parks through apps like RingGo. A statement from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said it had received reports of drivers entering their credit card details into the fake portals, leading to unauthorised transactions."It's important that the public are aware of these scams and what they can do to avoid being a victim," it say they are continuing to work with councils and private car park operations to find and remove the fake stickers. How can I avoid the QR code scam? Following a surge in reports, police have issued the following advice to help motorists determine whether the QR code is legitimate:Inspect the code carefully, ensuring there are no signs of tampering or other stickers being placed on top. If you're unsure, enter the website URL manuallyUse the official parking apps instead of accessing the website via the QR codeCheck the website domain matches and ensure it is secure by looking out for https:// at the beginning of the URLReport anything suspicious to the police or parking provider immediately
Time Out
6 days ago
- Time Out
The Verrazano Bridge is getting a $250 million makeover—will it affect your commute?
The MTA just approved a $249 million plan to give the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge its biggest upgrade in decades—and if you're one of the 220,000 drivers who cross it daily, you're probably wondering: How bad is this going to mess with my commute? The good news is probably not much. The multi-year project, greenlit this week, will install a cutting-edge dehumidification system on the bridge's four main suspension cables. It's designed to prevent corrosion, extend the bridge's lifespan by decades and keep traffic moving safely for years to come. 'This is a new system for us,' said Jamie Torres-Springer, president of MTA Construction and Development. 'It's a widely accepted method of preventing steel cable corrosion around the world.' In short, moisture is the enemy, and this system keeps humidity levels inside the cables below 40-percent, which is the sweet spot for structural health. Similar systems are already in place on the George Washington Bridge and are underway on the RFK, with plans to expand across the MTA's entire suspension bridge portfolio. As for traffic, the MTA says the impact will be minimal. Most work will be done overnight and any weekday lane closures will be limited to off-peak hours—after the morning rush for Brooklyn-bound lanes and before the evening rush heading back to Staten Island. Off-peak lane closures are expected to begin in spring 2026, giving commuters a heads-up well in advance. No full bridge closures are planned. The project has been in the works for over a year, but nearly stalled last summer when Governor Kathy Hochul put New York City's congestion pricing plan on hold. Once the tolling plan got revived last fall, so did the Verrazzano repairs. Originally opened in 1964, the Verrazzano is a vital artery for cars, trucks and more than 30,000 daily bus riders. This upgrade aims to keep it that way, with a little less rust and a lot more resilience.
