Scottish councils to be given full powers to introduce road charging
Ministers are to provide councils with the powers needed to charge drivers for using roads as part of a new strategy to cut car use. The move came after the City of Edinburgh Council’s transport leader said last month charging should be considered, but the relevant legislation remained incomplete. The pledge forms part of a new Scottish Government strategy […]
Plymouth marks Better Transport Week
There will be a chance to look around one of Plymouth’s new electric buses on today as part of an information event celebrating Better Transport Week. The annual national celebration of sustainable travel is organised by Campaign for Better Transport and this year’s theme is connecting communities and bringing people together. In support of the week […]
Hampshire County Council to consider ‘lane rental’ proposals to minimise roadworks disruption
Proposals that could lead to the introduction of a new lane rental scheme aimed at reducing roadworks delays on over 550 miles of Hampshire’s busiest roads during peak times, are set to be considered by Hampshire County Council later this month. On Monday 23 June, the County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Passenger Transport, […]
‘Treated with contempt’ – Mobility scooter users demand national call for action
Experts are warning of a growing crisis facing mobility scooter users, as they contend with increasing road dangers and deep-rooted social stigma. Mobility scooter insurance intermediary, Surewise, has joined forces with charities, mobility retailers and academics to urge the Government to act on rising casualties, inadequate infrastructure and the growing tide of hostility and verbal […]
Report reveals top mobile apps behind distracted driving
Cambridge Mobile Telematics Research has found that drivers are swapping social and gaming apps for practical tools and AI – with surprising demographic differences. In the age of mobile apps, the phrase “distracted driving” extends well beyond texting. A new report, The Most-Used Apps Behind the Wheel, from Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) sheds light on a critical, often […]
Lorry drivers seen flouting Severn Bridge weight restriction
Weight restrictions on the Severn Bridge have once again come under scrutiny after pictures were taken of Heavy Goods Vehicles flouting the 7.5 tonne restriction. The bridge is currently subject to the weight limit after engineers found structural problems. Previously, 44 tonne HGVs were allowed on the ageing bridge, says the South Wales Argus. The […]
“A turning point”: Lower Thames Crossing project awarded £590m
The project to build the UK’s largest road tunnel has been granted £590m by the government. Constructing the Lower Thames Crossing, linking Tilbury in Essex and Gravesend in Kent, will cost an estimated £10bn. Plans for the 14.5-mile (23km) route were approved in March after a 16-year process that has already cost £1.2bn. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said […]
Car carrying mattress and fridge on its roof stopped on M11
And finally… a driver in Essex was stopped by police on the M11 for transporting a fridge, mattress and foldable table on the roof of their car. The driver was stopped when Essex Police spotted the equipment held on by ‘a very thin rope’. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We didn’t realise we’d have to […]
One-in-six drivers who ignore MOT advisories suffer a breakdown, warns RAC
One-in-six drivers (17%) who did not act on advisory notices following an MOT in the last 12 months – an estimated 6m people – went on to experience a vehicle breakdown or were involved in a collision as a result, according to new RAC research. Of the 1,460 drivers who have had their vehicle recently […]
Women in Bus and Coach chair Louise Cheeseman awarded OBE
Louise Cheeseman, founder and Chair of Women in Bus and Coach has been honoured with an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025. This prestigious honour reflects a lifelong commitment to improving access, equity, and representation within the industry, and championing the role of women across all levels of the bus, coach and community transport […]