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The huge amount of people waiting for a driving test amid backlog

The number of learner drivers with a future practical driving test booking in Britain has reached a record high of 668,128 by the end of September, marking a 15% increase from the previous year. This surge indicates a significant backlog, which the DVSA attributes to increased demand and people booking…

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

Road funding under scrutiny amid 'slush fund' claims

A $334 million fund for regional roads will be examined, as a minister faces questioning over additional funding for a bridge near her home.

AAP · Aug 19, 2025

Extended motorway fees flagged for 'most-tolled city'

The NSW government wants to do away with a taxpayer-subsidised cap on motorway charges, when it strikes a reform deal with toll giant Transurban.

AAP · Nov 12, 2024

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'Deep concerns' about tunnel Christmas party gone wrong

Senior NSW ministers have condemned a bespoke party that resulted in a woman suffering spinal injuries inside a Sydney tunnelling project.

AAP · Oct 16, 2024

Thousands to share in $560m toll relief scheme

Random checks will be conducted to ensure a relief scheme in "the world's most tolled city" is getting to the right people, the NSW roads minister says.

AAP · Dec 7, 2023

Potholes go unfilled on high-speed roads amid contract dispute

Guaranteeing worker pay would solve the problem, a union says.

The Canberra Times · Oct 17, 2023

Spaces for People scheme to cost West Lothian £100,000 despite end of pandemic

The bill will cover the costs of removing some temporary measures and making others permanent

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023

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Labour councils spend £4.24 more per person fixing potholes than Tory town halls

But the Tories issued a staunch defence of their own spending on fixing roads - then refused to provide the evidence

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023

West Lothian town traffic survey call sparked by bad parking ruled out over cost

Bathgate councillor told traffic and transport survey he wants for town centre would cost £100,000

Edinburgh Live · Mar 27, 2023

Council set to part fund new £330k 'mini-roads' scheme

A disused ampitheatre in Everton has been earmarked by the local authority

Liverpool Echo · Jan 30, 2023

Record death toll sparks road safety talks

Queensland will hold a road safety summit after almost 300 people were killed on the state's roads last year, with the toll set to be the nation's highest.

AAP · Jan 2, 2023

NSW Premier refuses to concede blow to gender representation pledge after female MP snub

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet refuses to concede the Liberal Party has suffered a blow to its attempt to boost the number of women in its ranks after Natalie Ward fails to win preselection.

ABC News · Nov 28, 2022

'No surprise' in $8b spend delay: NSW govt

The NSW roads minister has blamed delays in billions of dollars of government expenditure on two years of COVID-19 shutdowns.

AAP · Aug 24, 2022

DVLA law change to help get drivers on roads quicker

By law, all drivers must meet the medical standards for fitness to drive

Liverpool Echo · Jul 22, 2022

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ABC News · Jul 1, 2022

Cheaper fees for some Victorian motorists under controversial VicRoads 'privatisation' deal

Victorians will get a discount for road safety and new drivers will get their licences for free under a controversial government deal to privatise part of VicRoads' functions.

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