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The package, agreed jointly with the bus industry, aims to…
The package, agreed jointly with the bus industry, aims to keep key routes running to provide a lifeline for those who cannot work from home, including those travelling to jobs on the frontline of the UK’s fight against COVID-19, such as NHS staff.
Whilst there have been recently published strategies to reduce greenhouse…
Whilst there have been recently published strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in individual transport modes, the TDP will reportedly take a coordinated, cross-modal approach to deliver the transport sector’s contribution to both carbon budgets and net zero.
The e-scooter trials will initially take place in four “future…
The e-scooter trials will initially take place in four “future transport zones”: Portsmouth and Southampton; the West of England Combined Authority (WECA); Derby and Nottingham; and the West Midlands.
The UK government is set to consult on proposals in…
The UK government is set to consult on proposals in the summer designed to improve the lives of people with mobility or sight impairments, as well as parents with prams.
The TSSA General Secretary has written to Transport Secretary, Grant…
The TSSA General Secretary has written to Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, stating that “we need a coordinated response across the public transport network on how we tackle the threat that this virus poses.”
By increasing the ethanol content of petrol, E10 reportedly has…
By increasing the ethanol content of petrol, E10 reportedly has the potential to cut CO2 from transport by 750,000 tonnes per year - equivalent to taking around 350,000 cars off the road.
The new government campaign - 'it's everyone's jounrey' - has…
The new government campaign - 'it's everyone's jounrey' - has launched to improve the journeys of disabled passengers on public transport across the UK.
The three winning projects will trial new ways of using…
The three winning projects will trial new ways of using data generated by transport in towns and cities to improve driving conditions.
The town selected will be used as a model to…
The town selected will be used as a model to help deliver the government’s ambition for all buses to be fully electric by 2025.
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has launched the next UN…
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has launched the next UN climate conference COP26, announcing that the UK ban on the sale of petrol or diesel cars is to be brought forward to 2035, or earlier if feasible, and will now include hybrid vehicles.
The Regional Transport Coordination Centre has been opened in the…
The Regional Transport Coordination Centre has been opened in the West Midland to prove a single hub for transport authorities, emergency services and transport operators to manage the network during incidents.
As well as increasing funding for chargepoints, the government is…
As well as increasing funding for chargepoints, the government is reportedly researching how best to publish real-time information about the availability and operation of chargepoints across the country.
Wireless charging at taxi ranks could provide an alternative to…
Wireless charging at taxi ranks could provide an alternative to plugs and chargepoints, meaning multiple taxis can recharge at once, supporting drivers to charge up more easily.
Between 2018 and 2032, low carbon fuels are expected to…
Between 2018 and 2032, low carbon fuels are expected to save nearly 85 million tonnes of CO2 - equivalent to taking almost 18 million cars off the road.
With around 50 per cent of public transport journeys made…
With around 50 per cent of public transport journeys made on buses, this funding aims to ensure that all passengers can board more buses with greater confidence, knowing where they are and when to get off.
