Give Transport Secretary power to overturn Ulez, says Tory MP Conservative former cabinet minister Theresa Villiers said the Government should have the power to intervene Evening Standard · May 3, 2023
Light rail corridor concerns linger as developer lodges car park appeal The Newcastle West proposal raises questions over a light rail extension. Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2023
Newcastle bus services under microscope as Labor launches industry taskforce The review will examine whether Keolis Downer and other operators are meeting contractual obligations and, if not, whether they are being penalised for it. Newcastle Herald · May 1, 2023
Transport secretary blasts rail unions for 'cynically targeting FA Cup final and Eurovision' Mark Harpers comments have been labelled 'ridiculous' by union leaders Manchester Evening News · Apr 30, 2023
UK Touts ‘Very Successful’ Sudan Airlift after Final Flight The UK vowed Sunday to maintain support for Britons trapped in Sudan but said conditions had grown too dangerous to continue evacuation flights. The final Royal Air Force (RAF) flight left the Wadi Saeedna airfield north of Khartoum late on Saturday, four hours behind schedule, taking to 1,888 the number… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 30, 2023
Transport options thin on the ground around Hobart's proposed AFL stadium at Macquarie Point Hobart — a city with no passenger trains or trams, a single ferry route and limited bus patronage — is about to get a 23,000-seat stadium close to the CBD. How will crowds get to and from there? ABC News · Apr 28, 2023
Tory levelling-up cash used to sort out 'Brexit passport mess' at Dover Tens of millions pounds from the fund meant to help revive high streets in deprived towns is instead being pumped into the Kent port to tackle Brexit-fuelled delays Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023
At night, BMTC leaves waiting passengers anxious In a city like Bengaluru, which is home to many types of industries and service sectors, the public transport system at night leaves a lot to be desired. Regular commuters complain of night bus services that are few and far between, forcing them to rely on autos, taxis or private… The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023
New rules to tackle taxi drivers who ‘pose a risk to passengers’ The use of a national database for taxi and private hire vehicle driver licensing will become mandatory across England. The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
Delays at Ayr and Girvan train stations must be tackled by new transport minister, says MSP Sharon Dowey has said that 'passengers deserve a better service'. Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023
Galloway and West Dumfries MSP to meet new Transport Minister over A75 upgrades Finlay Carson has secured talks with Kevin Stewart to discuss upgrading the road, including a by-pass around Crocketford and Springholm Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023
Priority Seating Week: TfL launches new seat designs on buses The new seating on Transport for London buses has been announced as part of Priority Seating Week in the capital Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2023
Coronation weekend to include UK flight restrictions due to Red Arrow flypast Transport Secretary Mark Harper has implemented a partial flight restriction over London during the Coronation weekend due to a Red Arrow flypast, when the King and Queen Consort will appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023
‘Think again!’ Council petition begs Sadiq Khan to delay Ulez expansion Amid rowdy scenes at a council meeting, Sutton borough wants to pause the scheme until local public transport is improved Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2023
The New Daily · Apr 23, 2023 Food delivery drivers are overworked and underpaid: Here’s how to help A study shows the majority of transport gig workers rely on earnings to survive, but thousands are struggling on less than the minimum wage.
The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023 TransPennine Express cancelled equivalent of one in six services in March There are renewed calls for the Department for Transport to take over control of services when TPE’s current contract expires on May 28.
Dublin Live · Apr 21, 2023 Transport Minister slams Dublin Port expansion plans as 'untenable' Dublin Port Company unveiled plans to expand the Port and build an new bridge and 2.2km of road across the Liffey earlier last month
Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2023 Sadiq Khan has power to install Ulez cameras despite local protests, reveals Government minister Transport Secretary: If mayor doesn’t want to fund a proper scrappage scheme then he shouldn’t be expanding the Ulez
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023 Labour claims thousands of stranded drivers left undetected on smart motorways Transport Secretary Mark Harper insisted smart motorways ‘remain the safest roads on the strategic road network’.
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023 Learners falling victim to flourishing black market in driving tests – MP Lib Dem Munira Wilson said third parties are using ‘bots’ to snap up slots on the Government’s own website.
Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2023 Delays to HS2 rail to North won't save cash, Tory Transport Secretary admits Tory ministers sparked fury last month by confirming a two-year hold-up in building key sections of the HS2 high speed rail line in a bid to cut spiralling costs
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023 Minister insists smart motorway safety is ‘very good’ Transport Secretary Mark Harper told MPs the safety of the roads is ‘not reflected in public confidence’.
Birmingham Post · Apr 19, 2023 TransPennine Express – Transport Secretary says no option is off the table as contract expiry nears MPs told passengers have suffered “horrendous experience” recently
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023 Minister refuses to commit to extending cap on bus fares The promotion – launched at the start of the year – is due to expire at the end of June.
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023 Transport Secretary Mark Harper accepts HS2 delays will not save money He told MPs the Government had to make ‘sensible decisions’ due to having annual budgets.