117 new electric buses to be rolled out across England This brings total Government funding to almost £300 million for up to 1,395 zero-emission buses Wales Online · Mar 2, 2023
Nearly 120 more electric buses to be rolled out in England The buses will be manufactured in Northern Ireland by Wrightbus and operated by First Bus. The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
More than a third of drivers nervous when overtaking lorries – survey Department for Transport figures show 216 people were killed in collisions involving HGVs in Britain in 2021. The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023
London’s ‘tap and go’ ticketing system to be rolled out across south east England Transport Secretary Mark Harper says the new system will be “hassle free” Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2023
More funding for electric car chargepoints A total of 2,400 new chargepoints will be installed, the Department for Transport has announced. The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023
TransPennine Express cancelled almost a quarter of all trains in a month, including 1,048 the night before Mayor Andy Burnham has repeated a call for the operator to be stripped of its franchise Manchester Evening News · Feb 17, 2023
Common 'Zone X' dashcam error risks £200 fine and penalty points, drivers warned Car dashcams are praised as an easy way to settle insurance claims and promote safer driving - but putting one in the wrong place could lead to a hefty fine and points on your licence Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2023
Speeding on 60mph rural roads reaches six-year high – survey Nearly half of respondents to an RAC poll said they had driven faster than the limit on what are Britain’s deadliest roads. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Portishead to Bristol railway line 'milestone' as contractor announced The former railway line closed in 1964 Bristol Post · Feb 8, 2023
Rail fare costs will change based on demand in new government trial The Department for Transport hopes the trial will help manage railway capacity and increase revenue Manchester Evening News · Feb 7, 2023
Rail fares to fluctuate based on demand in trial scheme The Department for Transport said the LNER trial is an attempt to better manage capacity while also raising revenue. The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023
Cancelling HS2 to Euston would be 'height of folly', rail group says amid fears for Birmingham-Manchester leg Chancellor insist scheme will happen; one analyst says 'If you’re flying into Heathrow, you don’t want to go to Southend' Birmingham Post · Jan 27, 2023
Almost one in 10 local bus services axed over last year in Great Britain Exclusive: Cuts come despite government’s levelling up promise to improve transport connectivity The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023
Fines for fare dodging train passengers rise to possible £100 on Monday Similar to parking fines, offenders will only be charged £50 if they can pay the new penalty fare within 21 days Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023
Chronicle Live · Jan 20, 2023 AA warns cars could become 'death traps on wheels' if MOT test changes get the green light As it stands, vehicle owners are required to put their cars, vans and motorcycles through MOT tests each year - but this could soon change to every two years instead
Liverpool Echo · Jan 19, 2023 New MOT rule change could cut costs for drivers The Department for Transport is considering easing MOT rules
Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023 Brit drivers warned of major law change that could alter how often they'll need an MOT Ministers have launched a consultation to seek views on changing MOTs in light of advances to vehicle technology and growing popularity of hybrids saying safety is now much better
Nottingham Post · Jan 12, 2023 M1 'pinch point' in Nottinghamshire costing economy £4.5m every year Research also showed there are more than 1,100 hours of delay in peak periods
Wales Online · Jan 12, 2023 Harper: ‘Renewed offer’ on table at latest talks to avert further rail strikes Despite the Transport Secretary's positivity, one union boss says there was still 'zero' chance of a resolution
Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2023 Full list of government departments and services due to be hit by civil servant strike on February 1 A huge number of public services are set to impacted when 100,000 civil servants walk out
The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2023 UK ministers ‘losing argument’ over rail strikes, says Mick Lynch RMT leader says public support for unions has ‘taken a dent’ but is still high despite travel disruption
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023 Government seeking to ‘destroy the railway’ says train drivers’ union boss Exclusive: Mick Whelan, general secretary of Aslef, says ministers want to alienate the workforce and drive passengers away with higher fares
Manchester Evening News · Jan 3, 2023 All the rail strike dates for January and the services affected Passengers are being warned to expect disruption and to only travel if absolutely necessary
Wales Online · Jan 3, 2023 Rail strikes: Warning of disruption as passengers return to work after new year Passengers are being warned to expect 'significant disruption' as only a limited number of trains will run
Nottingham Post · Jan 3, 2023 'Demand definitely there' as hopes continue for fourth River Trent crossing Campaigners have long been calling for a fourth crossing over the River Trent. Nottinghamshire's transport chief says the project would be a 'major investment'