IONITY has opened two new 400 kW high-power charging sites in Fort William and Inverness, expanding its Scottish network to 12 locations. The aim to support... continue
The UK government has announced a £1 billion funding pot to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks. The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging... continue
Carpooling specialist Mobilityways has welcomed the... continue
Early bird entries are now open for the fourth annual Self-Driving Industry Awards, which celebrate excellence in automated... continue
The Department for Transport has published estimates of a... continue
Electric vehicle chargepoint operators (EVCPOs) can now use street works permits to install chargepoints and related equipment on the public highway as a result of changes introduced in 2025. The... continue
Scotland’s political parties have been urged to commit to passing legislation that would give the public access to shared... continue
The impact of new devolved powers and funding for local areas is beginning to play... continue
Regional mayors have been promised control of some tax revenue to spend on their local priorities, by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The plans, which will be detailed in the autumn Budget, would not increase taxes but hand local control of some national tax income, Reeves indicated, also announcing a... continue
The Government’s flagship Northern PowerHouse Rail (NPR) upgrade programme for the north of England must more closely align with national and local growth plans and involve better collaboration between central and local authorities to fully realise the benefits, according to a new National... continue
Scotland’s target of introducing 20mph on appropriate roads in built up areas by the end of this month will be met on almost all trunk roads but not across local authority roads. Glasgow has a large outstanding workload. In 2021, the Scottish Government said all appropriate roads would have a... continue
Scottish councillors appear to have faced a choice between retaining 30mph camera enforcement or reducing the limit to 20mph and losing the camera enforcement, correspondence released under Freedom of Information suggests. When officers at East Dunbartonshire Council recommended reducing the limit... continue
The commitment to Vision-led planning , and Transport Assessment reform under the new National Planning Policy Framework should be treated “as a programme of change, not a wording change” with deeper engagement than has been evident to date, the Transport Planning Society recommends in... continue
The Chartered Institution for Highways and Transportation (CIHT) has urged the Government to take stronger action to reduce car dependence, embed sustainable transport and ensure inclusive design across all scales of development. Responding to the revised draft National Planning Policy... continue
The DfT has published estimates of a substantial 10-year zero emission bus (ZEB) order pipeline from local transport authorities and bus operators. It indicates a strong long-term demand pipeline and highlights a sustained market for vehicle manufacturers, supporting continued investment in... continue
The UK wants to become the first European market with full legislation for self-driving vehicles, Minister for Industry Chris McDonald has reaffirmed, meanwhile urging the sector to consider whether its technology has defence potential. Speaking at Zenzic’s Autonomous Mobility... continue
The Scottish Government has decided against using “green... continue
Scotland’s £2 bus fare cap pilot is due to roll out on 23 March, but one local authority in the pilot area is undecided on whether its services should be included. The Scottish Government committed to a Regional Bus Fare Cap Pilot in its 2025/26 budget. After an Expression of Interest... continue
Scotland’s political parties should commit to passing legislation allowing public access to shared e-scooters for the first time, said shared transport charity CoMoUK. E-scooter hire schemes are currently the only legal way to ride e-scooters on public roads in the UK, with trials running in... continue
A new report from Create Streets shares the experience of a group of British policymakers, advisers and civil servants responsible for housing, transport and the UK’s proposed New Towns programme on a study visit to France. “For Britain, where housing and transport are too often planned... continue
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