Bus firm files legal action after Scottish government rejects electric bus funding
Bus operator McGill’s has filed a legal claim after being rejected by the Scottish government for £4.3 million of funding for new electric buses. The Greenock-based firmed failed to secure support from the third phase of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZeb), reports the BBC. In March, ministers approved £45 millin of awards […]
LSBUD and DSIT agreement signals safe digging collaboration
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by LSBUD and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), paving the way for the two organisations to work in partnership to improve safe digging practices. The agreement between LSBUD and DSIT, responsible for establishing the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR), marks a joint commitment to improving the safety of […]
London Borough of Richmond publishes Transport Strategy 2040
The Richmond Transport Strategy 2040 is a new plan setting out how people will move around the borough in the years ahead. The strategy outlines how travel can be made safer, easier and more reliable for residents, visitors and business, while supporting growth, improving the local environment and protecting the character of the area. It […]
Free bus travel for children scheme set to launch in summer holiday cost of living boost
From 1 August to 31 August 2026, children aged 5 to 15 will benefit from free bus travel in England. With child fares typically costing between £1 and £2, families will be able to save on the cost of travel on all participating buses in England for the whole of August. Families are already able […]
Bolt targeting former Zipcar customers with London car-sharing expansion
Bolt is expanding its operation in the UK through a new car-sharing partnership with Hiyacar, as the ride-hailing firm looks to fill the gap left by Zipcar’s withdrawal from London. From this autumn, Londoners will be able to book Hiyacar vehicles directly through the Bolt app without paying a membership fee, marking the first UK […]
Zaptec and Polestar sign new cooperation agreement
Zaptec and Polestar are extending their cooperation in a new two-year partnership agreement, continuing to bring smart, high-quality EV charging to Polestar customers, including in additional new markets. Over the past two years, Zaptec chargers have supported Polestar owners across Polestar’s European markets. With the new agreement, the partnership will continue in existing markets and […]
‘Pothole emergency’ in Essex spurs 30% increase in road repairs
Road repairs across Essex have increased by 30% compared with the same period last year, with more than 5,000 carriageway defects repaired during the first quarter of the financial year. The increase follows Essex County Council’s decision to declare a Pothole Emergency, alongside this £7.5 million investment in highways maintenance during 2026/2027. The investment has […]
Heidelberg Materials UK secures North Yorkshire highway maintenance agreement
Heidelberg Materials UK has secured a highway framework contract with North Yorkshire Highways for maintaining and improving the road network in the county. The 12-month agreement, which followed a competitive tender process, will see the company supply around 35,000 tonnes of asphalt. The first project carried out under the new agreement was the resurfacing of […]
Safety upgrades to begin on Solihull active travel route
Following proposals presented earlier this year, works to upgrade the Blossomfield Road cycle route in Solihull, West Midlands will begin on Monday 20 July. In January, the Council set out plans to help improve safety for cyclists and further encourage active travel along the route. These were shared with residents on the Council’s engagement platform and involve […]
Secure cycle hangars launched to help Leeds cyclists keep bikes safe
An on-demand cycle parking scheme has launched in Leeds, with the aim of helping cyclists keep their bikes secure when travelling around the city. Designed, developed, and delivered by Hooplr, in partnership with Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the service has been made possible thanks to funding secured through the City […]