Government unveils new powers for local bus services
The government has announced a package of measures to give local leaders across England greater control over bus services, marking the first step toward improving public transport nationwide.
New legislation, introduced …Read More
One i-on safety: Firms call for tighter regulation on ion lithium batteries
Road safety firms are calling for increased regulation around lithium-ion batteries after new figures have emerged linking them to an increased risk of fires.
According to a freedom of information request …Read More
Pump prices: Cut in fuel duty expected, says RAC
The Government has ‘no option’ but to reverse the Conservatives’ 5p per litre fuel duty cut in the upcoming Autumn Budget, according to the RAC. The motoring organisation is urging …Read More
Painting by blunders: Council paints over potholes as residents attempt their own repairs
Residents of a Hampshire town have been left flabbergasted upon finding that the council had painted over a string of potholes rather than repairing them.
When Avenue Road in Lymington reopened, …Read More
Residents in uproar over council car parking costs
Residents of a Kent town have complained over a ‘ridiculous’ parking charge increase, which has seen the day rate of one car park rise by almost 600%. Canterbury City Council …Read More
Pothole panic: Driver upset over pothole-ruined roads hits an all-time high
According to the latest RAC report on motoring, road conditions have become a top concern for most drivers – a first for the annual report. Just under 60% of drivers …Read More
Resits for over 60s? New study to assess feasibility of standardised tests for older drivers
Drivers aged 60 and over might need to take a road safety assessment in order to stay behind the wheel, depending on the results of a new study.
The study, by …Read More
National Audit Office report lambasts local road network condition
The Department for Transport (DfT) has come under fire from Parliament’s spending watchdog, the National Audit Office (NAO), after a report into its handling of the local road network in …Read More
Overload and overdrive: Van drivers fined hundreds for common pitfalls
Motoring experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have emphasised major concerns for van drivers, as overloading vehicles and driving for long periods without breaks lead to hefty fines of up to £300 and …Read More
UK set for a gridlock crisis caused by increasing roadworks
New research has warned that the UK is set to face a gridlock crisis caused by rapidly increasing traffic and road upgrades, as well as a lack of cross-industry collaboration …Read More