£38m Government funding a welcome step on the journey to nationwide green bus fleet
The Confederation of Passenger Transport today welcomes a £38 million investment by the Department for Transport to support 12 local authorities in expansion of zero emission bus fleets. The funding – which will be backed up by at least three times the amount of private sector investment – will help to deliver 319 new zero […]
UK to relax electric car sales targets after Trump’s tariffs
The UK government has announced a relaxation of electric vehicle sales targets to help the car industry in the face of trade tariffs from the US. Currently at least 28% of cars sold by manufacturers in the UK must be electric vehicles that will rise every year until 2030 when every petrol and diesel car […]
UK government pledges over £20 million for flying taxis and drones
The UK government’s aviation minister Mike Kane has confirmed that over £20 million will be put towards the development of flying taxis and drone services in the UK. The government hopes the funding will “maximise opportunities for better and cheaper public services while cutting carbon emissions”. This comes after the government released the ‘Future of Flight’ action […]
Operation Tramline marks 10 years on road in quest for safer drivers
Ten years ago, National Highways’ first unmarked HGV cab went out on patrol with the police in an innovative trial to find new ways to deter unsafe driving – Operation Tramline was born. Since that day, more than 51,500 offences have been recorded by officers from 35 different police forces patrolling across the country in […]
Greater Manchester care leavers can now access free bus travel up to the age of 25
Care leavers can now access free bus travel up to the age of 25 in Greater Manchester as part of an expanded transport initiative to support their transition to a more independent life. The updated transport offer provides free anytime bus travel on all services within Greater Manchester for people who have experienced care at […]
Drivers making themselves ‘invisible’ to speed cameras
Exclusive data has revealed how illegal number plates are becoming an increasing issue on West Midlands roads. It means reckless drivers can speed, run red light and perform other dangerous manoeuvres without being caught. Data obtained under freedom of information laws shows illegal number plate offences have risen over recent years in the West Midlands, […]
Off the SCALE: Autonomous shuttle service launch sparks questions
A new autonomous shuttle service is operating in the West Midlands – and the news has been met with curiosity and some questions from local residents. The cube-like buses of the SCALE project will run a 7km route to major venues like the NEC, the bp pulse LIVE Arena and Birmingham International Rail station, which links to Birmingham […]
Accident closes Borders road hours before speed limit reduction introduced
A Borders road has been closed following a crash – just hours before a new speed limit designed to make it safer comes into force. Emergency services were called out to the incident on the B6357 at Saughtree around 3.25pm on Sunday afternoon. It comes the day before the road’s 60mph limit was due to […]
Already history: West Midlands transport museum acquires driverless shuttle bus
A driverless shuttle bus is on display at Transport Museum Wythall in the West Midlands. The Aurrigo Auto-Shuttle, designed and developed in Coventry, is now being exhibited after completing its research and development programme. The shuttle was formerly used by Solihull Council for a ground breaking study into self-driving mass transit solutions and was the first in […]
Dartford Tunnel reopens after closure leads to six-mile long queues
The closure of one of the tunnels at Dartford Crossing for emergency repairs saw six miles of congestion at the height of the queues. Even after the anticlockwise tunnel reopened, there was still congestion until Sunday evening the M25. The tunnel has since re-opened. National Highways said emergency repairs had to be carried out to the road […]