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September new car market delivers record number of EVs

September new car market delivers record number of EVs

Mark Moran

The UK new car market rose by 13.7% in September to... continue

6 Oct 2025EVolution News
New van demand dips in September, but best month ever for EV uptake

New van demand dips in September, but best month ever for EV uptake

Mark Moran

UK deliveries of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) dipped by... continue

6 Oct 2025EVolution News
2 Oct 2025Local Transport Today News

DfT’s second evaluation of e-scooter trials

Deniz Huseyin

A second national evaluation of rental e-scooter trials in England is being carried out by DfT. This follows its decision, announced in July, to extend trials for a fifth time, taking the deadline to May 2028 (LTT920). Rental e-scooter trials were launched in July 2020 and were initially intended... continue

2 Oct 2025Local Transport Today News

TROs to go digital as DfT plans phasing out of paper-based system

Deniz Huseyin

Plans to digitalise all Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) has now entered the Public Beta phase, the DfT has announced. It said that this will result in a central, standardised digital source for TRO data across England. The Beta phase involves thinking about how a service will integrate with (or... continue

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2 Oct 2025Local Transport Today News
2 Oct 2025Local Transport Today News

'Electric coaches held back by conservatism rather than technology'

Rhodri Clark

Widespread use of electric coaches is held back by the industry’s conservatism rather than technological limitations, according to a Scottish company which uses only electric coaches. Recently, an International Transport Forum report on financing Heavy Duty Vehicle electrification said the... continue

2 Oct 2025Local Transport Today News
Cheaper, quicker and reliable charging are priorities for EV drivers, DfT research finds

Cheaper, quicker and reliable charging are priorities for EV drivers, DfT research finds

Deniz Huseyin

The top charging network improvements called for by EV drivers include cheaper prices... continue

2 Oct 2025Local Transport Today News

Scottish road challenges flagged up in push for more renewable energy

Rhodri Clark

Government policies on increasing renewable energy generation may require improvements to transport provision, to deliver related plant and equipment, Scottish studies have indicated. Transport Scotland has been asked to explore potential issues where large items need to be moved and where new... continue

2 Oct 2025Local Transport Today News
2 Oct 2025Local Transport Today News
Supermarkets are failing disabled customers

Supermarkets are failing disabled customers

Mark Moran

Supermarket chains are failing to protect parking spaces designated for disabled people, the latest Baywatch... continue

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1 Oct 2025Parking Review News
Reshaping urban space: How parking connects cities

Reshaping urban space: How parking connects cities

Mark Moran

Parking is no longer a standalone technical service, but a strategic lever for reshaping cities, enabling sustainable mobility, and driving climate action. This was among the key messages that... continue

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22 Sep 2025Parking Review Features

Sharples signs off with new DfT Science, Innovation and Technology Plan

Peter Stonham

A new Science, Innovation and Technology Plan has been published by the Department for Transport. It outlines how the department hopes to enhance the visibility and effective use of science, innovation and technology across DfT, transport agencies and arm’s length bodies. It was signed off by... continue

19 Sep 2025Local Transport Today News
19 Sep 2025Local Transport Today News
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19 Sep 2025Local Transport Today News
Electrifying heaviest trucks and buses ‘needs Government help to de-risk finance’

Electrifying heaviest trucks and buses ‘needs Government help to de-risk finance’

Government intervention is needed to de-risk finance for electric trucks and buses to support the achievement of Net Zero says a new report from the International Transport Forum. It recommends comprehensive regulatory frameworks that incentivise the electrification of vehicles for actors across the supply chain and... continue

19 Sep 2025Local Transport Today News

HGVs will be powered by batteries rather than hydrogen, says CCC

Rhodri Clark

The UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) expects Heavy Goods Vehicles to be predominantly decarbonised through adoption of battery rather than hydrogen technology, although much work would be needed on grid connections for charging at depots  and on suitable charging points along... continue

19 Sep 2025Local Transport Today News
ITS UK appoints new Chair and Vice Chair

ITS UK appoints new Chair and Vice Chair

Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS UK) has elected Catherine Whitfield of Mott MacDonald as new Chair, and Caroline Hildreth of Netcompany, as  Vice... continue

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19 Sep 2025Local Transport Today People
Lusby Technical Director at BetaStreets

Lusby Technical Director at BetaStreets

Simon Lusby has joined BeatStreets as Technical Director. He will work with Jon Little and Andy Heather to collaborate with local authorities, communities... continue

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19 Sep 2025Local Transport Today People

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