#transport-policy

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fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

c2c to be nationalised this Sunday as government expands public rail ownership

The c2c railway will be nationalised on Sunday as part of the UK's plan to nationalise train operators.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Government's 63 million EV boost welcomed as new figures show North still falling behind - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Electric vehicle charging points have declined in northern England, with urgent calls for improved infrastructure.
fromGlobal IP & Technology Law Blog
1 month ago

Driving towards the legalisation of fully autonomous vehicles in the UK

The AV Act does not currently authorize autonomous vehicle use on UK roads; safety principles must first be established.
Cars
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Land Rovers and Jeeps growing bonnet heights a clear threat to children'

A proposed height limit on car bonnets is suggested to improve safety for children as SUV sales increase.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Passenger compensation for flight delays set to decrease in Europe

EU airline compensation rights may be reduced due to increased delay thresholds, leading to lower compensation for passengers in Europe.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

UK rail firms 'punishing people who have made an innocent mistake'

The report highlights that inconsistent treatment for ticketing issues leaves passengers vulnerable to prosecution, even for honest mistakes, undermining trust in the railway system.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on Great British Railways: renationalisation can put passengers back in the driving seat | Editorial

Great British Railways aims to simplify train travel in the UK by renationalizing the rail network, focusing on accountability and passenger experience.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Northern politicians want more accessible rail stations - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The lack of accessibility at Northern stations is hindering economic growth, making it difficult for residents to access jobs and services.
Alternative transportation
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Fare dodgers chipping away at society, Jenrick says

Robert Jenrick aims to raise awareness about fare evasion on public transport to encourage societal accountability.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Drivers' tolls could triple at planned Lower Thames Crossing, say campaigners

Tolls could triple on the new Lower Thames Crossing due to private financing, raising costs for motorists significantly.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London's Congestion Charge to rise to 18 and keep increasing every year under plans announced by TfL

TfL's proposed congestion charge increases are designed to reduce congestion and promote greener vehicle use, offering discounts for electric vehicles to encourage cleaner options.
Alternative transportation
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Hauliers call for tractor ban on motorways

Tractors that can do speeds of over 50km/hr are allowed on motorways, but when laden and going uphill, they slow down to 20km/hr or 30km/hr.
Alternative transportation
UK politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

UK takes first step in rail renationalization scheme DW 05/25/2025

The UK's South Western Railways has been returned to public ownership, marking the start of the Labour government's rail nationalization campaign.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Anti-car councils in London 'undermining public trust' after spending thousands on taxis for staff

Local authorities in London are spending large sums of taxpayer money on taxis for staff, despite promoting anti-car initiatives and climate policies.
London politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump signs order requiring truck drivers to speak English, pass literacy tests as 'communication problems' mount

Truck drivers will be required to pass English literacy tests to improve road safety.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog

Heidi Alexander emphasized that current driving test waiting times are 'totally unacceptable'. The government is committed to cutting backlog wait times significantly by summer 2026.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Price of parking rises steeply due to English councils' clean-air surcharges

Many motorists are unaware of parking surcharges until they pay through an app, as the levies are not routinely flagged on signs, creating confusion.
London politics
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