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transport-policy
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The Independenttechnology11 days ago
Britain Driving Test Pass Rate Reaches Five-Year High in May
The pass rate for driving tests conducted in May rose to 51.4 per cent, the highest level since May 2021. Officials have tightened booking rules to reduce backlogs and limit reselling of slots.
uctoday.comfinance20 days ago
UK Government Considers National Blacklist for Disruptive Airline Passengers
Labour ministers are exploring a central database to let airlines share information on passengers banned for drunken or abusive behavior. Current rules block such data sharing between carriers.
ianvisits.co.ukfinance21 days ago
Govia Thameslink Railway Transfers to Public Ownership
Britain's largest train operator, carrying one in six journeys, transfers to state control as part of the government's rail reform programme.
bbc.co.ukpolitics23 days ago
Bath Council Consults on Size-Based Parking Permit Charges
Bath and North East Somerset Council has opened a public consultation on changes to residents' parking permits and Park and Ride fees. The proposals include charges scaled to vehicle size and a requirement for a valid MOT.
bbc.co.ukworld24 days ago
Birmingham City Council Paid £472,000 in Clean Air Zone Charges for Its Own Fleet
Birmingham City Council has paid £472,253 in daily charges and fines since 2021 because 142 of its 1,170 vehicles do not meet the city's Clean Air Zone emissions standards. The payments represent about 20 times the amount disclosed by any other UK council operating a similar sche…
conservativehome.combusiness29 days ago
Andy Burnham Discusses Public Control of Services During Labour Leadership Campaign
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has spoken about placing energy, housing, water and transport under public control. His comments come as the government prepares to bring the Southern rail franchise into public ownership next week.
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OECD Transport Ministers Meet in Germany on Funding Resilient Systems
Transport ministers and senior officials from 69 OECD member countries opened a three-day summit in Leipzig on May 6, 2026, focused on mobilizing investment for transport infrastructure resilience. Discussions included the use of artificial intelligence in transport systems and r…
BBC Newspolitics58 days ago
Conservatives Promise to Restrict 24/7 Bus Lanes in Local Elections Manifesto
The Conservative Party announced a plan to scrap 24-hour bus lanes in areas under its control following England's local elections in May. The policy is part of a six-point initiative for drivers, including reversing a fuel duty hike and funding pothole repairs. Other parties crit…