The Scottish Government has criticised the UK Government’s future 3p charge per mile driven in EVs and is not yet sure how the charge will affect its new target for reduced car emissions. Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop said in Holyrood “I think that it is the wrong decision for motorists, for our climate and for Scotland.” She accused Chancellor Rachel Reeves of ignoring the need for a broader reform of motoring taxation. “What is needed is a four-nations approach to such reform to ensure that it aligns with wider considerations such as climate change, investment in public transport alternatives and road maintenance requirements. It is vital that the Scottish Government is involved in that.” LTT asked Transport Scotland whether the new charge affected... continue
The European Union has watered down its plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035. Current rules state that new vehicles sold from that date should be “zero emission”, but carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions. Under the European... continue
Councils across England have been allocated a total of £626m over the next four years to deliver 500 miles of new and upgraded active travel routes. Revenue funding, covering the financial years 2026/27 to 2029/30, is expected to generate 170,000 ‘greener, more active trips’ every... continue
Heathrow Airport will increase its terminal drop-off fee from £6 to £7 and impose a 10-minute time limit in drop-off areas in the new year. Previously there was no time limit in the Heathrow’s drop-off areas. Drivers would remain in drop-off areas for more than 10 minutes will be... continue
A statutory duty set out in the Railways Bill for ministers and public bodies to promote the needs of disabled passengers is “too vague” and must be strengthened, a campaign group has told MPs. At a Transport Committee hearing, Emma Vogelmann, co-chief executive of the disabled... continue
A report outlining plans for improved connectivity between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury has been released by Midlands Connect, the Sub-national Transport Body for the Midlands. Research by Midlands Connect suggests that the corridor has the potential to drive growth and investment in the West... continue
Croydon Council has drawn up a £9m transport investment plan to improve bus journeys, make streets safer and install new pedestrian and cycle routes connecting Croydon’s green spaces over the next two years. The plans support The Croydon Growth Plan 2025 and Town Centre Vision, launched... continue
Deploying technology-based enforcement to detect drivers that use... continue
Urgent action must be taken to support car clubs in the... continue
A third runway at Heathrow Airport would reverse recent improvements... continue
TransportXtra is part of Landor LINKS
© 2025 TransportXtra | Landor LINKS Ltd | All Rights Reserved
Subscriptions, Magazines & Online Access Enquires
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Email: subs.ltt@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7959
Shop & Accounts Enquires
Email: accounts@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7855
Advertising Sales & Recruitment Enquires
Email: daniel@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7861
Events & Conference Enquires
Email: conferences@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7865
Press Releases & Editorial Enquires
Email: info@transportxtra.com | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7875
Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Advertise
Web design london by Brainiac Media 2020
