New taxi-licensing laws issued to protect vulnerable passengers
12 February 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
Stricter laws set out by the Department for Transport will see passengers in taxis and minicabs kept safer due to new licensing guidelines.
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Projects developing ‘first-of-a-kind’ tech for rail could access a share of £5.5 million
11 February 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
The funding is part of the third round of Innovate UK’s initiative, and is focused on technology that will improve environmental performance.
Can light rail systems transform the UK’s transport network?
8 February 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
Jesse Norman visited the extension of the Midland Metro light rail system in Birmingham to see how similar networks could be rolled out across the country.
DfT seeks passenger views on bid to extend pay-as-you-go across rail network
7 February 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
The consultation feedback in the southeast will be used when considering how to implement PAYG more widely across other urban or commuter areas.
UK government moves forward on advanced trials for self-driving vehicles
7 February 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
The code of practice for testing automated vehicles will be strengthened further to set clearer expectations for safe and responsible trials.
Greater Manchester tram network is labelled as a model for new opportunities
28 January 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
Plans for further extension of Manchester’s transport network could result in more tram-train services and a greater local control of transport.
UK government launches ambitious new strategy to reduce pollution
15 January 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
Chapter 5 of the strategy is dedicated to reducing transport emissions and details numerous schemes that the government has implemented, and further initiatives that will begin soon.
Leicester submits bid for £10 million to improve its transport network
14 January 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
Cities and regions across the UK are bidding for a share of £1.2 billion of DfT funding for schemes that support the local economy and improve air quality.
Recent further funding will mean commuting by bike is easier in 2019
2 January 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
Across the UK, commuting by bike will be easier and safer in 2019 as new facilities are set up at stations to improve access for cyclists.
UK’s first tram train enters service between Rotherham and Sheffield
26 October 2018 | By Intelligent Transport
The UK's new Tram Train will bring improved choices for travellers in this area and better connections between communities across Britain.
Department for Transport outlines plans for the eventuality of a ‘no deal’ Brexit
15 October 2018 | By Luke Antoniou (Intelligent Transport)
The recently-published transport technical notices set out plans to be put into place in the situation the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
£840 million dedicated to improving public transport links in 10 UK cities
28 September 2018 | By Intelligent Transport
The funding is part of the £1.7 billion Transforming Cities Fund and could be used for a number of purposes, not limited to the improvement of bus, cycle and tram routes.
UK government supplies funding boost for green last mile delivery bikes
12 September 2018 | By Intelligent Transport
Funding of £2 million has been announced to support the uptake of e-cargo bikes, to assist UK companies in reducing pollution.
The Clean Van Commitment sees 16 UK van operators switch to electric vehicles
6 September 2018 | By Intelligent Transport
By 2020, these 16 fleets will put more electric vans on the road than have been purchased by the whole UK industry in the last year.
A new digital data service will minimise disruptive roadworks
3 September 2018 | By Intelligent Transport
Drivers will soon be able to plan their journeys better and avoid roadworks due to a new digital system funded by the government.
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