MPs to quiz transport and tech firms on integrated journeys
The Transport Committee is to explore how transport operators and technology companies can help to make integrated transport a reality in the UK. Tomorrow morning at 09:15 the Committee will hear from representatives of bus, electric bike and transport technology firms as it continues its inquiry into joined-up journeys. The inquiry is examining how Government can shape transport services, networks and […]
Road Safety Strategy: MPs to examine Government’s plans for reducing road deaths
The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry that will examine the ambitions and potential effectiveness of the Government’s new Road Safety Strategy. Published earlier this month, the new strategy aims to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on Britain’s roads. It is the first road safety strategy in over a decade and sets out the Government’s intended approach across four different themes: supporting […]
MPs to examine regulation and working conditions in the taxi and private hire vehicles sector
The House of Commons Transport Committee is holding the first evidence session of its inquiry into the licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) by questioning licensing authority officials and representatives of the workforce. In Wedneday’s inquiry, MPs will examine how the current system for regulating taxis and PHVs can vary between different licensing authorities across England. […]