The Latest Breaking News from Transport

Grant Shapps announces new laws to crack down on pedicabs

New laws to licence pedicabs and rickshaws are to be introduced by the Government, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps revealed on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2022

Grant Shapps unveils measure to ease flights chaos

The Transport Secretary will allow new recruits to begin training before receiving security clearance.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022

Annual MOT could be scrapped to help with cost of living crisis, Transport Secretary suggests

But the AA says the changing the rule could end up costing motorists more

Chronicle Live · Apr 27, 2022

One Dead, More than 40 Rescued after Boat Sinks Off Lebanon

One child has died but more than 40 people have been rescued following the sinking of a boat off the coast of Lebanon's northern port city of Tripoli on Saturday, Transport Minister Ali Hamie told Reuters. The Lebanese Red Cross said in a tweet that there were about 60 people…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 24, 2022

P&O workers 'desperate' after being told to sign contracts on less money

One agency worker emailed a union complaining about a ferry in Dover.

Daily Record · Apr 24, 2022

Highway Code's bizarre rules for self-driving cars - can I watch TV behind the wheel?

New Highway Code rules proposed by the government's Department for Transport are likely to be in place later this year. They include allowing people to watch TV in self-driving cars

Daily Mirror · Apr 23, 2022

Andy Burnham: The Great British Rail Sale shows us what fares should be like

Perhaps the best thing that can be said about the “Great British Rail Sale” is that, finally, something has arrived that has been subject to very long delays: an admission from the Government that rail fares in this country are way too high. Beyond that, though, I’m struggling.

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2022

'Disappointment' at delay to Portishead railway line project

Transport secretary Grant Shapps has raised concerns over the cost of the project

Birmingham Post · Apr 20, 2022

Highway Code rule update could allow some drivers to watch TV behind the wheel

The rule is part of new measures surrounding self-driving cars proposed by the Department for Transport.

Daily Record · Apr 20, 2022

Highway Code to be updated for self-driving cars

The Government will update the Highway Code to make clear clarify drivers’ responsibilities in self-driving vehicles.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022