Concerns over impact of unlicensed Jersey taxi services

Unlicensed taxi drivers should face tougher penalties in Jersey, a politician has said. Deputy Catherine Curtis has put forward a proposition calling for the Motor Traffic (Jersey) Law 1935 to be updated so illegal taxi services can be prosecuted more easily, says the BBC. Curtis said unregulated and uninsured drivers had become a threat to licensed services, […]

Jersey: Cyclists support island’s first mobile speed camera

Cyclists in Jersey have welcomed the island’s first mobile speed camera, saying it could help tackle dangerous driving. Simon Finch, co-founder of Cycle 4 Jersey, said the camera would target “anti-social drivers that are speeding, often at night, in rural areas”, says the BBC. But he also insisted more needs to be done to protect […]

Guernsey: Penalty points and speed cameras suggested in report

Measures to reduce speeding in the Channel Islands, including penalty points for offenders and speed cameras, have been suggested in a new report. The Guernsey Press has reported that although the report from Aecom was completed in October last year it has only just come to light following a Freedom of Information request to the […]

Special Delivery: EVie partners with Coop in Jersey

The Channel Islands Coop (CI Coop) has partnered with electric vehicle car share service, EVie, to provide the residents of Jersey with more access to sustainable transport options. The partnership will kick off from 5 September 2024and will give communities the ability to collect and drop off a range of EVie cars and vans from a variety of CI Coop stores across Jersey.  With two EVie vehicles […]