The Latest Breaking News from Transport

Passenger locator forms and pre-travel tests to be axed on Friday

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the move will ‘mean greater freedom in time for Easter’.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2022

Easter holiday boost as all remaining Covid travel restrictions for UK are scrapped by Government

All remaining UK coronavirus travel measures including passenger locator forms will end on Friday, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced.

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2022

Bus passenger fares to be capped at £2 as part of sweeping reform to public transport in Greater Manchester

"People need to be able to get to where they want to go without having to spend as much as £4 on a single trip."

Manchester Evening News · Mar 14, 2022

Singapore to open to all vaccinated travellers

Singapore aims to open to all travellers who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 sooner rather than later as the Asian country targets restoring passenger volumes to at least 50% of pre-Covid-19 levels this year, Transport Minister S Iswaran said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 10, 2022

Private jet impounded at UK airport over fears it dodged Russian loopholes

The Bombardier Global 6500 arrived at Farnborough airport in Hampshire on March 4 from New Jersey and was due to fly to Dubai yesterday - Transport Secretary Grant Shapps today said he temporarily banned it from carrying passengers and grounded it

Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2022

Just 760 UK visas have been granted to Ukrainians so far, admits Transport Secretary

Grant Shapps defended the UK’s record on providing an escape route for Ukrainians

Wales Online · Mar 9, 2022

Private jet linked to Russian oil tycoon Eugene Shvidler detained at Farnborough

The aircraft was detained on the orders of Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022

Only 760 UK visas granted to Ukrainians by Home Office as over two million flee country

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that most Ukrainians would want to stay close to their homeland and urged refugees to have their paperwork in order

Daily Record · Mar 9, 2022

Private jet 'impounded' at Farnborough Airport in warning to Russian oligarchs - updated

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says further investigations are taking place

Wales Online · Mar 9, 2022

UK issues just 760 visas as Tory says Zelenksy wants refugees to stay near Ukraine

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps defended the UK's record in welcoming refugees fleeing the Russian invasion amid mounting criticism over the speed of the scheme

Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2022