MPs set to quiz minister over varying standards for taxis and private hire vehicles
The Minister for Local Government will tomorrow appear before MPs as the Transport Committee wraps up the evidence for its inquiry into the licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs). The inquiry is focused on how PHV standards could be improved, amid concern about inadequate regulation that varies from one part of the country to another. […]
Transport Committee accuses Government of lacking ambition to revive England’s bus services
The Transport Committee has criticised the Government’s response to its report on improving bus services, saying it shows a lack of ambition and risks missing an opportunity to improve connectivity across England. The Committee’s report, published in August, highlighted how bus services are the country’s most-used form of public transport. Despite this, Department for Transport (DfT) data shows […]
MPs to examine car clubs and car sharing sector
The Transport Committee will tomorrow look at the health of the car sharing sectors in England, including different operating models such as car clubs, peer-to-peer car sharing and lift sharing. Supporters of the different models say they offer flexible, cost-effective and environmentally friendly transport options, particularly in densely populated urban areas. Car clubs are short-term […]
Joined-up Journeys: MPs to investigate how integrated transport can be achieved and measured
The Transport Committee has launched a new inquiry into how transport services and investment can be planned to best meet the needs of the public. The ‘Joined-up Journeys’ inquiry will investigate how the Government can achieve, and measure the benefits of, better integration between transport services throughout the country. The inquiry will look at how people can […]
ITS UK welcomes Transport Committee’s Joined-Up Journeys inquiry
ITS has welcomed the Transport Select Committee’s latest inquiry into integrated transport, highlighting the vital role that technology plays in creating seamless journeys across the UK. The ‘Joined-up Journeys’ inquiry will explore how Government can better coordinate transport across modes and regions while improving accessibility, user experience, and supporting key national goals such as economic […]
New inquiry into licensing and standards in the taxi and private-hire vehicles sectors announced
A new inquiry by the Transport Committee will investigate how standards for taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) could be improved, amid concern about inadequate regulation that varies from one area of the country to another. Local authorities with the power to issue licences (licensing authorities) – such as Transport for London, city councils, county councils […]
Transport Committee to examine ways to run bus services
Two areas of the country, London and Manchester, have adopted the ‘franchising’ model for running bus services, so could it work elsewhere? In an Evidence Session on Wednesday 26 March at 09:15 in the Thatcher Room, Portcullis House, Westminster, the House of Commons Transport Committee will question regional transport leaders and experts to explore the pros […]
MPs to investigate if councils are equipped to manage street works and if England need a ‘road works commissioner’
The Transport Committee will tomorrow question experts on whether local authorities have the power to properly manage street works, amid concerns that when utility companies dig up roads it can cause prolonged traffic disruption and damage to surfaces and pavements. The first panel will examine whether local authorities have the tools and resources they need […]
MPs drill down into disruption caused by street works
The Transport Committee is investigating the disruption caused by street works carried out by utility companies, in the first evidence session of its new inquiry. The AA, the Confederation of Passenger Transport and Transport for All are among the witnesses representing road users, with representatives including Street Works UK, the Internet Service Providers Association, and […]
Transport Committee seeks clarity on Government plans to solve driving tests turmoil
Transport Committee Chair Ruth Cadbury MP has written a letter to the Government seeking further information on its plans to bring down waiting times for driving test slots. The letter follows an evidence session on 4 December 2024 with the DVSA’s Chief Executive Loveday Ryder, and Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood MP. The letter also responds […]