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Go-Ahead launches North East’s first fully-electric bus fleet
Go-Ahead says the new electric fleet demonstrates its backing to the UK Government's "net zero" target, as the operator looks to reduce emissions in Newcastle and Gateshead.
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Could Transport for Wales’ renationalisation set a new precedent?
The Welsh Government bringing the Wales and Borders franchise under public control as an Operator of Last Resort (OLR) has attracted a lot of media attention over the past few weeks, with political statements being made for and against such a move. Here, Rhiannon Holtham considers whether this decision can…
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UK to ban sales of petrol and diesel cars by 2030 in zero emissions bid
Vehicle that can complete at least part of their journey with zero emissions, such as hybrid or plug-in cars, will still be allowed to be sold until 2035 as part of the new ambitious policy.
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TfL announces e-scooter competition for operators as trial set for 2021
TfL, along with London Boroughs, hopes that the trial will help it learn more about the fast-growing mode of transport in a bid to implement a more permanent scheme going forward.
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Grant Shapps hands out £175 million for new walking and cycling schemes
The funding will go towards Low Traffic Neighbourhoods as well as School Streets, both of which the government hopes will promote walking and cyclng on a daily basis.
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Transport for London gets crucial government bailout
A long-contested bailout has been agreed by the Department of Transport and its minister Grant Schapps MP, which TfL says will keep tubes and buses running until the end of the financial year.
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An insight into the UK shared e-scooter trials
Intelligent Transport’s Sam Mehmet gives an overview of some of the confirmed participants in the UK’s shared e-scooter trials, and hears from those with plans to take part in the near future.
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UK gets set for hydrogen-fuelled future with Tees Valley-based transport hub
Tees Valley set to host UK’s first hydrogen transport hub, bringing together industry and academia to help create hundreds of green jobs.
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British Government announces EV uptake plans on World EV Day
Green parking spaces, charge points at supermarkets and tourist sites, and batteries that charge in six minutes could all form part of the Government’s plans to accelerate EV uptake.
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UK government launches consultation to make pavements more accessible
Thirty-two per cent of people with vision impairments and 48 per cent of wheelchair users were less willing to go out on their own because of pavement parking, according to research from charity Guide Dogs.
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Acceleration Unit launched to fast track UK transport projects
The new unit aims to boost the delivery times of major transport infrastructure projects as new funding is announced.
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UK launches call for evidence on new automated driving technology
The call for evidence will look at the Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS) – an automated system that can take over control of a vehicle at low speeds, keeping it in lane on motorways.
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Research suggests buses are key to boosting economy
Campaign group Greener Journeys has called on Government to be more positive in its messaging and encourage the responsible use of public transport as a way to prompt wider social, economic and environmental benefits.
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£200,000 investment to improve mobile connectivity across UK rail
Telecom operators have been urged to come forward to develop suitable equipment to safely fix antennas onto overhead line equipment (OLE) in live rail environments.
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New standards introduced to improve safety for taxi and PHV passengers
The new standards, which local authorities will be expected to implement, are designed to improve consistency in the taxi licensing system.