Decrease in number of people killed on Scotland’s roads ‘welcome’ says Stephen Flynn
Provisional road casualty figures released today by Transport Scotland show a decrease in road fatalities between 2024 and 2025, and a reduction in overall casualties over the same period. In 2025 there were 134 road fatalities, a decrease of 26 from 160 in 2024. There were 1,906 serious casualties in 2025, a reduction of 4% […]
Fuel prices: 30% of drivers ‘considering’ EV switch in wake of Iran conflict
New research commissioned by the RAC has suggested that three in 10 UK drivers are more likely to consider an electric vehicle (EV) next time they buy a car as a direct result of the high fuel prices brought about by the ongoing Iran conflict, Although the cost of filling up has reduced in recent […]
Motorway designers urged to ‘up their game’ after spike in wrong-way driving
Motorway designers are being urged to “up their game” after an investigation found reported incidents of wrong-way driving on the UK’s roads have increased by 30% in four years. The RAC Foundation issued the plea after National Highways figures obtained by the Press Association showed 947 incidents involving “oncoming vehicles” were reported on England’s motorways […]
ADEPT publishes guidance on how local authorities should plan and deliver EV charging
A new policy position has been published, setting out how electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure should be planned and delivered across local authority areas, as EV adoption accelerates across the UK. The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) says widespread EV adoption depends on drivers being able to charge their vehicles […]
Wales’ new Deputy Minister for Transport addresses need for key infrastructure resilience
The Welsh Government’s new deputy transport minister has highlighted the need for “key infrastructure resilience” across the country. Mark Hooper, who was elected to Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg for Plaid Cymru last month announced a “short, focused programme of work to explore realistic options across road, rail and bus interventions”, says Nation Cymru. There would be, […]
Londoners to benefit from cleaner air with 3,000th zero-emission bus
The capital’s iconic red buses have hit a major green milestone ahead of Clean Air Day (18 June) with 3,000 zero-emission buses now in operation – around a third of the Transport for London (TfL) fleet. Already recognised as having the largest zero-emission bus fleet in Western Europe, London has seen a rapid 100-fold increase […]
Marlborough win £150 million West Berkshire roads contract
West Berkshire Council has awarded Marlborough Highways a £150 million highways maintenance deal. The Essex-based contractor beat Ringway, VolkerHighways, M Group Highways and Costain to secure the seven-year contract, which starts in October and can be extended by a further three years, reports Construction Enquirer. West Berkshire spends more than £15 million a year on […]
ITS UK Annual Review 2026 explores Transport 4.0
ITS UK has published the 2026 edition of its Annual Review, bringing together Ministers, Mayors and members to explore how technology is transforming transport in the era of the fourth industrial revolution. The Annual Review is ITS UK’s flagship publication and one of the leading publications for the UK transport technology sector. This year’s theme, Transport […]
Campaign for Better Transport launches Better Transport Week 2026
Simon Lightwood MP, Minister for Roads and Buses, joined coach industry leaders at London’s Victoria Coach Station to celebrate the role of coach travel in connecting communities, supporting the economy and delivering sustainable transport across the UK. The visit marked the launch of Better Transport Week 2026, organised by the Campaign for Better Transport, which […]
Bee Network invites disabled people to shape a more accessible future
Disabled people and those living with long-term health conditions in Greater Manchester are being invited to apply to join a leading, well-established advisory group helping to make public transport accessible to all. By sharing their lived experiences and highlighting issues that act as barriers to travel, the Disability Design Reference Group (DDRG) plays a crucial […]