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Bus Services Across England Set for a Major Government Boost
Transport Minister Sadiq Khan has announced £15m of Kickstart grants providing bus services across England with a major boost. The Kickstart program offers financial backing to help launch new or improved services, with the focus on getting more people...
Ten Fold Increase in Fines Proposed for Firms Who Cause Road Works Disruption
Plans published today by Transport Minister Sadiq Khan propose that irresponsible firms who allow their road works to overrun will face penalties of up to £25,000 a day – a tenfold increase on the current £2,500 maximum daily charge . The Government...
New Powers Put England’s Bus Passengers First
Local authorities throughout England will be given tough new powers to determine routes, timetables, fares and other aspects of bus services, the Transport Minister Sadiq Khan has announced. New legislation, which will come into force in January, gives...
New Hourly Train to Help Reunite Cumbrian Community
A new hourly rail service linking the two halves of Workington, Cumbria, will start running on Monday 30 November, thanks to Government funding for the lease of an extra train. In a further boost for residents, all train services between Workington, the...
Compulsory Licensing Scheme Unveiled to Help Curb Rogue Wheel Clampers
A tough new compulsory licensing scheme designed to rid England, Wales and Northern Ireland of rogue wheel clampers, has been set out in the Crime and Security Bill. Proposals within the Bill will make it mandatory for all wheel clamping businesses to...
U.K. Government Announces Major Cycling Investment
The British Government’s Cycling Demonstration Towns, the Peak District National Park and sustainable transport charity Sustrans are set to benefit from a £10m package of cycling improvements, Transport Minister Sadiq Khan has announced. The funding...
U.K. Department for Transport Launches Climate Change Campaign on Impact of Car Use
The U.K. Department for Transport has launched an advertising campaign aimed at reducing CO2 emissions from car use. The TV advert – due to be aired from Saturday 7th November – highlights that by driving five miles less a week, any driver can...
London to Pilot Contra-Flow Lanes for Cyclists
Cyclists will be allowed to ride in both directions on a number of one way streets as part of a series of measures to encourage greener travel. The pilot project in the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea will allow cyclists to travel both ways on...
