The Latest Breaking News from DfT

Husband and daughter of woman killed in e-scooter collision call for law change

The government says it plans to introduce new, bespoke legislation for e-scooters.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

Parts of HS2 to be delayed or cut as ministers prepare to reveal rising costs

At least £2bn extra needed for London-Birmingham section as inflation fuels yet more budget overruns on troubled rail project

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2023

Massive MOT changes could end up seeing drivers pay 'more in the long run' through higher repair bills

It is reported that the Government is considering the age at which cars require their first MOT - as well as making the test every two years instead of annually

Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 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

Four local authorities account for majority of blue badge misuse prosecutions

Councils in England took legal action against 698 people for abusing the disabled parking badge system in 12 months.

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

£2 cap on bus fares in England extended by three months

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he wants bus travel to be “affordable for all”

Nottingham Post · Feb 18, 2023

£2 cap on bus fares in England extended

The promotion , launched at the start of the year, was due to expire at the end of March but will now run until June 30

Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2023

£2 cap on bus fares extended

The promotion – launched at the start of the year in England – was due to expire at the end of March but will now run until June 30.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Charity calls for e-scooters to emit a sound as blind people do not ‘feel safe’

One pedestrian was killed and 62 were seriously injured in collisions with e-scooters in Britain during the 12 months to the end of June 2022.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

‘The railways aren’t fit for purpose’ – so what do ministers propose?

Train Talk: What the passenger wants is clear – now the government has to deliver

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023