A regulatory framework to help transport innovation prosper

Transport regulations need reforming to ensure new mobility products and services support public policy objectives, say a new report for the Urban Transport Group

02 October 2020

Councils lack controls over dockless bike hire schemes. Outside London taxi licensing lies with districts, leading to varying standards in a single city-region

Local transport and city authorities should be allowed to act as regulators for testing new transport technologies and services in their areas, says a report published by the Urban Transport Group.

The UTG commissioned consultant Steer to review the regulatory framework for a number of new and emerging transport technologies and services. Steer identifies a range of regulatory dilemmas, including: new types of vehicles, such as e-scooters; blurring vehicle classifications (ebikes,...