TfL sets out bus strategy

Transport for London has published its long-term plan for buses, which it aims to see the network attract more customers and help the capital become net zero by 2030. Buses are already the most used form of public transport in the capital, and TfL says its Bus Action Plan will create an even more attractive […]

Scotland’s pothole repair bill hits £1.7bn

Scottish Labour is claiming the cost of fixing potholes on Scotland’s roads almost £1.7bn. It obtained figures from local authorities via a freedom of information request which suggest council repair backlogs would take £1.68bn of taxpayers’ money to bring Scottish roads up to scratch. Labour has accused the Scottish government of leaving roads to crumble. […]

E-scooters “need more safety features” – survey

A new survey of 2,000 people suggests that more would use e-scooters if more safety features were introduced. More than 50 cities and towns across the country are trialling them, but while there is a belieft they reduce car usage, the survey for National Accident Helpline says there is significant concern around the safety of […]

Overnight closure on major road in Edinburgh

Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland has announced two overnight closures of the westbound A720 Edinburgh City Bypass, to complete the resurfacing of the A720 westbound slip road from the A71 Calder Junction towards Gogar Roundabout. The A720 westbound slip from the A71 has been closed each night since 7 March as part of an […]

Driverless cars in America to no longer need steering wheels

Driverless vehicles in America won’t need to have have pedals or steering wheel to meet safety standards in the future. The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued new regulation which it says is a “first-of-its-kind final rule” that ensures safety of occupants in automated vehicles. This rule updates the occupant […]