Public ownership, GBR, and new passenger authority, in Labour’s plan for rail

Public ownership, GBR, and new passenger authority, in Labour’s plan for rail

Peter Stonham

Labour’s shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh has set out detailed plans, if the party wins the coming election, to rapidly implement an enhanced version of the existing government plans to establish a new Great... continue

9 May 2024Local Transport Today News
Sustainable streets: Connecting with communities

Sustainable streets: Connecting with communities

Parking consultations and changes are usually fraught with emotion and people’s connections not just to their car, but the road space (or pavement!) they park it on. As a result, there... continue

14 May 2024Parking Review Features
9 May 2024Local Transport Today News
9 May 2024Local Transport Today News

Glasgow bus franchising plan ‘would cost £400m’

The bus franchising plans of Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) in and around Glasgow would cost the taxpayer £400 million per year as opposed to the £85m that it is claiming, says operator McGill’s Bus Group who are fighting the proposals. Owners James and Sandy Easdale... continue

9 May 2024Local Transport Today News
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Skates believes Labour government will increase northern rail investment

Skates believes Labour government will increase northern rail investment

Rhodri Clark

Ken Skates, the Welsh Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport,... continue

9 May 2024Local Transport Today News
Avanti West Coast extends Superfare ticket discounts to more destinations

Avanti West Coast extends Superfare ticket discounts to more destinations

Deniz Huseyin

Passengers using Avanti West Coast can now book discounted Superfare... continue

9 May 2024Local Transport Today News
9 May 2024Local Transport Today News
9 May 2024Local Transport Today News
Range of ‘barriers’ discouraging use of buses in Wales, watchdog finds

Range of ‘barriers’ discouraging use of buses in Wales, watchdog finds

Deniz Huseyin

Would-be bus passengers in Wales are being deterred from using... continue

9 May 2024Local Transport Today News
All-electric bus service sees 65% rise in patronage in its first year

All-electric bus service sees 65% rise in patronage in its first year

Rhodri Clark

A fleet of electric buses running between Carmarthen and Aberystwyth... continue

9 May 2024Local Transport Today News

Bus and coach body welcomes review of 20mph default in Wales

Deniz Huseyin

Welsh Transport Secretary Ken Skates’ announcement that it intends to revise guidance on the 20mph default limit (LTT890) has been welcomed by the trade body Coach and Bus Association Cymru. Under the review, some roads may return from a 20mph to a 30mph at a local authority’s... continue

9 May 2024Local Transport Today News
Whitehurst is new COO at Govia Thameslink

Whitehurst is new COO at Govia Thameslink

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has appointed John Whitehurst as its Chief Operating Officer, starting on 20 May. He will be responsible for ensuring GTR’s... continue

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9 May 2024Local Transport Today People
Infrastructure role for Haxton at TfL

Infrastructure role for Haxton at TfL

Scott Haxton has been appointed Transport for London’s Director of Capital Delivery Infrastructure. Since joining TfL in 2018, Haxton has... continue

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9 May 2024Local Transport Today People
Used car market hits five year high as EVs reach record share

Used car market hits five year high as EVs reach record share

The UK’s used car market rose by 6.5% in the first quarter of 2024 with 1,967,923 units finding new owners – the strongest start to a year since pre-pandemic 2019, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor... continue

9 May 2024EVolution News
8 May 2024EVolution News
Car club barriers faced by disabled people to be investigated

Car club barriers faced by disabled people to be investigated

The barriers facing disabled people in accessing car clubs are to be investigated by national shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) in partnership with transport research consultancy TRL. CoMoUK and TRL have been given a... continue

8 May 2024Parking Review News
Urgent action needed to enthuse private buyers to purchase EVs

Urgent action needed to enthuse private buyers to purchase EVs

Mark Moran

The number of vehicles on UK roads reached a record high in... continue

7 May 2024EVolution News
First Bus opens electric charging to the public

First Bus opens electric charging to the public

Mark Moran

The UK’s first bus depot to offer consumer electric vehicle (EV) charging is now open to the public, at First Bus’ new... continue

26 Apr 2024EVolution News
Drug driving: A generational divide revealed

Drug driving: A generational divide revealed

Mark Moran

A disparity in perceived acceptability highlights stark generational divide in attitudes towards drug-driving, says IAM... continue

26 Apr 2024Parking Review News
UK car production fell in March

UK car production fell in March

Mark Moran

UK car production declined in March, down -27.1% year on year to 59,467 units, according to... continue

25 Apr 2024EVolution News

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