Better Connected strategy promotes joined-up transport

Better Connected strategy promotes joined-up transport

Mark Moran

Passengers and drivers should be able to travel seamlessly across Britain without the need to juggle multiple tickets or apps. This is the key aim of the Better... continue

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2 Apr 2026Parking Review News

Rise in Stansted drop-off charges ‘will discourage kiss and fly’ journeys

Deniz Huseyin

The drop-off charge at Stansted Airport has increased, rising from £7 to £10 for stops of up to 15 minutes. The cost for stays of between 15 and 30 minutes has also increased by £3 to £28. A Stansted spokesperson said the changes were “designed to tackle ‘kiss... continue

16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News

Bristol Airport loses case against Welsh Government over £205m Cardiff Airport subsidy

Deniz Huseyin

Bristol Airport has lost its legal challenge over the fairness of a £205m subsidy package awarded to Cardiff Airport by the Welsh Government. The Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled that the Welsh Government had satisfied the requirements of the Subsidy Control Act 2022 in awarding the grant to... continue

16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News

Mayors’ responsibility for health could open up new links for transport

Peter Stonham

Pilot moves to shift responsibility for public health to regional mayors could offer the chance to integrate transport and health plans and make better use resources. New Health Devolution two-year trials have been announced by the government for Greater Manchester (Andy Burnham) and South... continue

16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News

Act now on air pollution, coalition tells freight firms

Deniz Huseyin

A coalition of global investors, investment consultants and pension funds has issued a public statement demanding that freight and logistics firms take urgent action to address air pollution. The sector’s limited progress to date is translating into “escalating material health and... continue

16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News

New street works code of practice released

An amended Code of practice for the co-ordination of street and road works has been released by the DfT. This code, which came into effect on 10 April, provides practical guidance on the responsibilities of authorities and undertakers under the New Roads and Street Works Act (1991) (NRSWA). The... continue

16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News

Don’t overlook logistics and public transport at new developments, says CILT

Deniz Huaeyin

New housing developments risk being unfit for modern life unless they are designed with both public transport and delivery infrastructure in mind, warns the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT UK). Online shopping, grocery deliveries and on-demand services means that the... continue

16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News
New institute wants to help UK prepare for autonomous vehicles

New institute wants to help UK prepare for autonomous vehicles

The founders of a newly launched organisation say more independent research is needed to prepare the UK for the consequences of autonomous vehicles. It has published polling showing public scepticism and concerns, varying significantly across age... continue

16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News

'Higher fines and better driver education would cut enforcement surplus'

Deniz Huseyin

Increasing the cost of penalty charge notices and educating drivers would bring down the surplus generated by traffic enforcement, councils have told a study carried out for the DfT. The analysis, by National Centre for Social Research,  found that all local authority respondents disagreed... continue

16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News
Give English mayors direct powers to deliver mass transit, PM urged

Give English mayors direct powers to deliver mass transit, PM urged

Deniz Huseyin

The Government must give English cities the power to approve, fund... continue

16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News
Plaid and Reform manifestos both pledge to back building M4 relief road

Plaid and Reform manifestos both pledge to back building M4 relief road

Rhodri Clark

by Both frontrunner parties for the Welsh Senedd election in May have... continue

16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News
Government must ‘close enforcement gap’ on disabled passengers’ rights

Government must ‘close enforcement gap’ on disabled passengers’ rights

Deniz Huseyin

Transport Committee Chair Ruth Cadbury has urged the Government to... continue

16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News
DfT sets out criteria for companies planning fully driverless pilots

DfT sets out criteria for companies planning fully driverless pilots

Deniz Huseyin

The DfT has published guidance for companies seeking to run... continue

16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News
Welsh Government plan seeks 40% cut in road fatalities by 2040

Welsh Government plan seeks 40% cut in road fatalities by 2040

Rhodri Clark

 Guidance for highway authorities on installation of... continue

16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News
16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News

Major shake-up of senior leadership roles at First Bus

First Bus has made a number of changes to senior leadership structures across its UK business arms as a follow-up to a restructure in 2025. The company said the reorganisation will leverage a focus on three distinct spheres: Regional Bus (non-franchised areas); First Bus Government (areas... continue

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16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today People

CILT re-boots transport defence connection

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport CILT(UK) has announced the strategic relaunch of its Defence Forum, now renamed the One Defence Forum. It says it wants  to strengthen professional dialogue and collaboration with the defence logistics community. The initiative aims “to... continue

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16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today People
Master of the rail timetable Jonathan Tyler passes away

Master of the rail timetable Jonathan Tyler passes away

Transport campaigner and consultant Jonathan Tyler has passed away aged 85. He was founder of consultancy Passenger Transport Networks in York, and became the first Fellow of the Foundation for Integrated Transport... continue

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16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today People
20mph champion Waters launches consultancy

20mph champion Waters launches consultancy

Lee Waters, the former Welsh Government Deputy Climate Change Minister, has launched Amanwy Consulting. Waters played a pivotal role in making 20mph the default speed... continue

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16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today People
SYSTRA’s Irons moves to AtkinsRéalis

SYSTRA’s Irons moves to AtkinsRéalis

Duncan Irons has been appointed to AtkinsRéalis as a Director within its Transportation business to broaden the reach of the... continue

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16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today People
Integrated transport role for Bunting at Essex

Integrated transport role for Bunting at Essex

Holly Bunting has started a new role as Senior Business Development Officer within the Integrated Passenger Transport Unit, working on the delivery of Mobility?as?a?Service in Essex.... continue

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16 Apr 2026Local Transport Today People

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