TfL announces new rules for controversial floating bus stops
Cyclists may be forced to obey a new rule at some London bus stops. Blind and partially sighted people in the city said they are scared to use ‘floating’ stops, which feature a cycle lane, as they fear being hit. MyLondon was told in May by disabled Londoners that they feel ‘locked out’ of parts of the […]
New ULEZ fines ‘working better than expected’, says Mayor Khan.
Strict new fines for drivers in London are working “better than expected”, according to a new report. Mayor Sadiq Khan has explained how his TfL ULEZ extension rollout – which sees £180 fines for some motorists – is having the desired effect. It comes as levels of air pollution in the capital have dropped by more […]
Dart Charge: Fine regulations ‘must be changed’
A motoring lawyer said the rules surrounding fines issued to those who fail to pay Dartford Crossing fees are “grossly unfair” and must be brought in line with the law for speeding offences. The Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 said vehicle owners must be informed within 14 days of an alleged speeding offence. However, Dart Charge […]
Stonehenge Tunnel and Lower Thames Crossing at risk as Chancellor delays ‘unfunded’ transport projects
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is to delay a number of “unfunded” road and hospital projects as part of the Treasury’s anticipated plans to plug an apparent £20bn hole in spending left by the previous government, while committing to an above-inflation public sector pay rise. The chancellor, says The Guardian, is expected to argue […]
RoSPA President Baroness Jolly steps down
Baroness Judith Jolly, President of The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, has stood down from her position after five years of loyal service. The peer joined the health and safety charity in 2019, and has since played a pivotal role in furthering RoSPA’s mission of preventing accidents and saving lives. From her political […]
New carbon-negative aggregate could help National Highways on road to net zero
A new carbon-negative aggregate is being trialled on a stretch of motorway as part of National Highways’ hunt for new and innovative solutions to help reduce its carbon footprint. The ‘next generation’ construction material was identified in a competition run by National Highways which offered funding for projects that would help meet targets for net […]
Wrightbus’ NewPower to convert 32 First Bus vehicles to electric drives
Wrightbus’ new enterprise, NewPower, has secured its first order to repower 32 First Bus vehicles. With this enterprise, Wrightbus is the first OEM to offer a repowering service to convert diesel buses into electric vehicles. This initiative can help accelerate decarbonisation by removing diesel powertrains at a significantly lower price than purchasing a new bus. […]
TfGM deploys AI on buses
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has teamed up with CitySwift to launch a new Ai-powered data management platform to make the city’s bus network more efficient. According to TfGM, the deployment will make it the first franchised transport authority in the UK to use AI to deliver more reliable, frequent and quicker bus journeys, building […]
Northern Ireland: Driver banned after recording 132mph on A8
A motorist who recorded what is thought to be one of the highest speeds ever to come before a court in Northern Ireland has been banned from driving for a year after being convicted of dangerous driving. And the court was also told how the same driver had been previously caught doing 100mph, says News […]
ORR: England’s strategic road network faces ‘significant challenges and uncertainty’
The benefits to road users from the second road investment strategy (RIS2, running from 2020-2025) for England’s strategic road network risk not being delivered in full, regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has warned. In its annual assessment of National Highways’ performance for the 12 months from April 2023, ORR will say that […]
