The inaugural Pathways to Net Zero: Transport Planning in Action event will take place at the Birmingham Council House on 29 January 2026, and will feature keynotes, case studies and expert panels to showcase the ways in which the surface transport network is changing to meet critical... continue
Two-thirds of battery electric vehicle (BEV) drivers are willing to make detours of up to three miles on motorways and A-roads during long journeys for charging, new data from the DfT shows. Over half of drivers were willing to queue for up to 15 minutes at a service area to charge before... continue
Experts have raised doubts about the UK’s ability to meet greenhouse gas obligations by greater use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The UK Government argues that its backing for major increases in flights is compatible with its climate change commitments because it is “taking great... continue
Projects working on next-generation zero-emission aircraft and the development of vertical take-off and landing technology will receive awards from £4.4m Department for Transport funding to drive growth by tech start-ups in the UK aviation research and development sector. Transport... continue
Prof Mercedes Maroto-Valer, deputy principal of Heriot-Watt University, told the Holyrood committee that the small airports on some Scottish islands created an opportunity for early use of SAF. “It is a very different type of transportation with very different aeroplanes. That market is far... continue
Pop up’ mobility hubs installed across Scotland are encouraging residents to walk, wheel and cycle for local journeys, says CoMoUK. The shared transport charity has been running the temporary hubs for an average of eight weeks since November 2023, most recently in north Edinburgh for... continue
A group of 40 transport innovators developing a range of new ideas in areas including maritime decarbonisation, rail maintenance and freight are to receive a share of £1.8m as winners of the latest Transport Research Innovation Grants (TRIG) competition. More than 470 projects have been... continue
Transport AI 2026, the third event in this popular series, will bring together public and private sector professionals to showcase the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the transport and planning sectors on 30 January 2026 in... continue
The UK new car market rose by 13.7% in September to... continue
UK deliveries of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) dipped by... continue
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
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
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
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