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ULEZ expansion and road pricing consultation launched

TfL has launched a consultation on plans to expand the ultra-low emission zone to cover almost the whole of the capital from August 29, 2023.

ULEZ 20 May

Bank holiday traffic: Drivers plan an estimated 16.8m leisure trips

RAC research suggests it will be the highest number since 2016.

congestion 29 Apr

Drastic cut in car miles needed to hit net zero, says report

A reduction in car travel by a quarter is needed by 2030 if the UK is to stay on track to achieve net zero emissions, a new report suggests.

congestion 10 Mar

Significant reduction in car use wanted as cost of congestion revealed

New data suggests the cost of congestion to the capital’s economy is £5.1 billion per year or £1,211 per driver.

congestion 11 Jan

Fleets and drivers lose 73 hours and £595 to congestion

Latest statistics have revealed that UK fleets and drivers lost 73 hour this year and £595 to congestion.

sustainability 8 Dec

Congestion charge zone discount for plug-in electric vehicles scrapped

The 100% discount on plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs) entering London’s congestion charge zone has been scrapped.

congestion charge 25 Oct

Half term to spark ‘autumn rush’ on the roads, says RAC

Drivers will make an estimated 19.4 million separate leisure trips between Friday and Sunday at the start of half term, according to research by RAC Breakdown.

congestion 21 Oct

Bank holiday traffic to double some journey times, warns RAC

An estimated 16.7m leisure trips are planned over the August bank holiday weekend, with data suggesting the South West could see the worst of the jams.

RAC 27 Aug

RAC forecasts ‘unprecedented summer’ for fleets on UK roads

A third of drivers with a foreign trip planned will holiday in the UK instead if overseas travel restrictions remain.

congestion 16 Jul

Easter weekend traffic levels lowest since 2014, says RAC

Drivers are planning 5.6m trips by car to see friends and family this Easter, the lowest number since the RAC began tracking motorists plans in 2014, it says.

Coronavirus - COVID-19 31 Mar

Large difference in regional performance of roads revealed

Differences in the regional performance of Highways England roads have been revealed in a new report from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

Highways England 10 Feb

Lockdown car use falls but roads busier than March

Car use has fallen by more than a fifth in the UK during the latest lockdown – nowhere near the decline seen in March – new data from the RAC shows.

Coronavirus - COVID-19 14 Jan

M25 congestion cause revealed in new analysis

Just one in seven (14%) car and taxi trips on the M25 bypass London completely, with the vast majority (74%) starting or ending in London.

congestion 22 Dec

Christmas traffic expected to fall as families stay at home

RAC suggests that fleets should expect quieter roads this Christmas, with 28% fewer leisure trips planned, despite the lifting of coronavirus restrictions.

RAC 11 Dec

Home delivery boom fuels congestion and air quality concerns

A boom in home deliveries has raised fears about congestion and the impact on air quality, according to new research from LeasePlan.

electric and hybrid vehicles 10 Dec

E-Scooter operators required for rental trial by TfL and London Councils

Transport for London (TfL) and London Councils have launched a competition to select up to three operators for a 12-month trial of rental e-scooters in the capital.

19 Nov

MPs call for e-scooters to be legalised

MPs on the transport committee are calling for the Government to legalise e-scooters to help reduce congestion.

2 Oct

Highways England and Network Rail collaboration to boost parkway stations

Highways England and Network Rail are working more closely together to help establish more parkway stations across the UK and reduce congestion in town centres.

21 Sep

Roads data suggests rush hour return

But RAC data suggests increased traffic a result of the school-run rather than commuters travelling to work.

21 Sep

Traffic levels returning to pre-coronavirus levels

The number of vehicles using UK roads has almost returned to normal, following the relaxation of Coronavirus lockdown rules.

10 Jul

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ULEZ expansion and road pricing consultation launched

Bank holiday traffic: Drivers plan an estimated 16.8m leisure trips

Drastic cut in car miles needed to hit net zero, says report

Significant reduction in car use wanted as cost of congestion revealed

Fleets and drivers lose 73 hours and £595 to congestion

Congestion charge zone discount for plug-in electric vehicles scrapped

Half term to spark ‘autumn rush’ on the roads, says RAC

Bank holiday traffic to double some journey times, warns RAC

RAC forecasts ‘unprecedented summer’ for fleets on UK roads

Easter weekend traffic levels lowest since 2014, says RAC

Large difference in regional performance of roads revealed

Lockdown car use falls but roads busier than March

M25 congestion cause revealed in new analysis

Christmas traffic expected to fall as families stay at home

Home delivery boom fuels congestion and air quality concerns

E-Scooter operators required for rental trial by TfL and London Councils

MPs call for e-scooters to be legalised

Highways England and Network Rail collaboration to boost parkway stations

Roads data suggests rush hour return

Traffic levels returning to pre-coronavirus levels

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ULEZ expansion and road pricing consultation launched

Bank holiday traffic: Drivers plan an estimated 16.8m leisure trips

Drastic cut in car miles needed to hit net zero, says report

Significant reduction in car use wanted as cost of congestion revealed

Fleets and drivers lose 73 hours and £595 to congestion

Congestion charge zone discount for plug-in electric vehicles scrapped

Half term to spark ‘autumn rush’ on the roads, says RAC

Bank holiday traffic to double some journey times, warns RAC

RAC forecasts ‘unprecedented summer’ for fleets on UK roads

Easter weekend traffic levels lowest since 2014, says RAC

Large difference in regional performance of roads revealed

Lockdown car use falls but roads busier than March

M25 congestion cause revealed in new analysis

Christmas traffic expected to fall as families stay at home

Home delivery boom fuels congestion and air quality concerns

E-Scooter operators required for rental trial by TfL and London Councils

MPs call for e-scooters to be legalised

Highways England and Network Rail collaboration to boost parkway stations

Roads data suggests rush hour return

Traffic levels returning to pre-coronavirus levels

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Dacia Sandero maintains top spot ahead of Tesla Model Y and VW Golf

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