So the US actually does have a system of titles for those who have done their public service.

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Weaver said public confidence in the mail system is essential to the survival of the Postal Service and the economy.

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He introduced a congestion charge in the centre of town (piquing the interest of other cities) and a more efficient ticketing system for public transport, expanding the bus service.

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He stressed the importance for each countries and each broadcaster to find an appropriate local system for ensuring editorial independence from the government and to be at the service of the entire public.

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These range from the introduction of the Oyster card system on public transport in London, the National Transplant Database and the Pension Service's Pension Credit system.

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The area's public transit system, known as the T, also returns to service after being shut down most of the day, the governor said.

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Many customers say they are upset that Apple has removed mentions of public transportation routes or stations from its new map service, a popular feature on the Google system which allowed users to see bus and train schedules at individual stations.

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