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Scottish political parties urged to introduce e-scooter laws
Deniz Huseyin

Scotland’s political parties should commit to passing legislation allowing public access to shared e-scooters for the first time, said shared transport charity... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

TfL and SSE energy to develop new solar power installations to supply tube network
Deniz Huseyin

Large sections of the capital’s underground network are set to be solar-powered under a new partnership by Transport for London (TfL) and SSE Energy Solutions. SSE has been appointed to install purpose-built solar installations to connect to the Tube network. These will likely be close to the... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

Study report urges Britain to learn from France’s tram-led housing model
Peter Stonham

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

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

Google Wallet payment data capability extended at two UK local transport operators
Peter Stonham

Two new UK applications of Google Transit Insights for public transport payments and user journey tracking have been announced by Go-Ahead and Lothian Transport . Existing GTI users Littlepay and Go- Ahead have launched an alternative to physical travel passes, with passengers on Go-Ahead’s... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

‘Immersive Navigation’ in major Google Maps in-car driving update
Peter Stonham

Google Maps is introducing extensive changes to its driver navigation app, said to be its ‘biggest update in more than a decade’. The app, widely used for in-vehicle journey guidance, is being equipped with immersive navigation that redesigns the visuals and offers “more intuitive... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

National Highways fall short on road safety commitments made to MPs
Chris Ames

The transport secretary told National Highways to remove a casualty reduction measure from its 2025-26 Safety Action Plan, after it was presented to MPs, it has been revealed. It was said to be representing “a series of safety improvements” that her department had required the company... continue

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19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

‘Sustainable proximity urban planning’ methodology launched
Peter Stonham

An urban planning methodology based on the concept of proximity is being promoted by the UN Habitat Global Observatory of Sustainable Proximities It seeks to offer a set of tools that cities can apply to achieve a better quality of life in cities. Described as Sustainable Proximities for a High... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

‘Book and Claim’ approach can support Low-Emission Transport, says ITF report
Peter Stonhasm

The ‘book and claim chain of custody’ model can be a potential mechanism to advance transport decarbonisation by linking all the elements that have impacts in the activity chain says a new report from the International Transport Forum. The approach can allow the flexible procurement of... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News
19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

Electric bike pavement death prompts safety debate
Deniz Huseyin

The first manslaughter conviction recorded as the result of a person being hit by an electric-powered cycle on the pavement has raised debate about how to preserve the integrity of the footway for pedestrians. The issues go beyond electric cycles to other kinds of pavement misuse by other micro... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News
19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News
19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News
19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News
Changes in commuter patterns blamed for collapse of NCP

Changes in commuter patterns blamed for collapse of NCP

The UK’s biggest car park operator National Car Parks has gone into administration. Administrators PricewaterhouseCoopers said the company’s performance has deteriorated over a number of years post-Covid-19... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

Study to narrow down best options for Greater Cambridge transport system
Deniz Huseyin

A study is underway to investigate which mode of transport is most appropriate for Cambridge and the surrounding area in terms of "feasibility, deliverability, value for money and environmental impact". Options being considered include a light rail network, expanding the use of busways and... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News
Tenders invited for £150m busway linking Cambourne and Cambridge

Tenders invited for £150m busway linking Cambourne and Cambridge
Deniz Huseyin

Cambridgeshire County Council is preparing to invite bids for a... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News
19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News
Aberdeen drops flagship hydrogen bus project

Aberdeen drops flagship hydrogen bus project
Rhodri Clark

Aberdeen City Council has abandoned its long-running hydrogen bus project following fuel issues and improvements in battery... continue

19 Mar 2026Local Transport Today News

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