The Latest Breaking News from Department for Transport

Call for mandatory eye tests as number of drivers aged 90-plus doubles

A record 153,000 Britons aged 90 or above held a full licence in November, PA news agency analysis found.

Evening Standard · Jan 1, 2024

Uber's U-turn over listing black cabs isn't difficult to understand when you look at its finances

Uber is courting its arch enemy, London black cabs, inviting them to add their services to its app for the first time. Licensed taxis in 33 countries, including France and the US, have already received similar invitations. According to Uber this has brought significant new trade to traditional taxis.

The Conversation · Dec 4, 2023

Extinction Rebellion co-founder guilty of breaking window at HS2 protest

Dr Gail Bradbrook found guilty of criminal damage to Department for Transport building in 2019

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023

Fan describes ‘nightmare’ journey as rail strike hits sporting events

Some 15 train companies have been affected due to a mass walkout by drivers from the Aslef union.

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2023

Road deaths up 9% in 12 months

Department for Transport figures show 1,695 people were killed in crashes in 2022, up from 1,558 a year earlier.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Train passengers could lose access to wifi to cut costs

The Department for Transport said it is reviewing whether the service ‘delivers the best possible value for money’

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

British train passengers at risk of losing free Wifi

Department for Transport said it is reviewing whether the service ‘delivers the best possible value for money’

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Train passengers could lose access to free wifi to cut costs

The Department for Transport said it is reviewing whether the service ‘delivers the best possible value for money’.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Civil servant pressed on Department for Transport’s ‘massive scale delivery failure’ over Euston HS2 pause

A Conservative member of the Public Accounts Committee raised concerns that taxpayers are being ‘taken for a ride’

Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2023

Civil servant pressed on ‘massive scale delivery failure over Euston HS2 pause’

A Conservative member of the Public Accounts Committee raised concerns that taxpayers are being ‘taken for a ride’.

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023