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Coronavirus: Rush hour traffic fails to return and could be gone for good

Covid-19 has ended rush hour traffic, with levels now remaining consistent throughout the day, new data from Cubic Telecom suggests.

17 Jun

Fleets and drivers lose time and money to congestion

Latest statistics have revealed that UK drivers lost 115 hours and £894 a year to congestion in 2019.

10 Mar

Drivers in the UK spend more time stuck in traffic

Latest Government statistics have revealed that UK drivers spent more time stuck in traffic in 2019.

6 Mar

Technology trials aim to cut congestion for fleets

Technology trials aimed at improving driving conditions and reducing the time fleets spend in traffic jams will receive a share of £1.5m Government funding.

19 Feb

Long delays predicted on M1, M25, M5, M6

Drivers are planning more than 31 million getaway trips by car before Christmas Eve bringing gridlock to UK roads, according to the RAC.

17 Dec

Christmas traffic gets roadworks reprieve

Highways England says that more than 800 miles of roadworks will be completed or lifted for the festive period.

17 Dec

Congestion warning from driverless car growth

An all-day rush hour could be created by driverless cars clogging roads across European cities, a new study suggests.

4 Oct

TfL announces 20mph speed limit for central London

Move is a key part of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s Vision Zero ambition to eliminate death and serious injury from London's transport network.

9 Sep

New legislation could help drivers avoid congestion

A change in legislation to allow companies greater access to road data could help drivers avoid congestion, says the Government.

30 Aug

Fleets warned of record traffic on ‘frantic Friday’

Fleets have been told be prepared for ‘Frantic Friday’ this week as it will see a record number of vehicles on the road.

16 Jul

Improve real time information on major roads, urges watchdog

Road users want better information provided on motorways and major ‘A’ roads, particularly during periods of unexpected disruption, says Transport Focus.

19 Jun

Rejection of M4 relief road will damage Welsh economy, says FTA

The Welsh Government’s decision to reject plans for an M4 relief road will cost the country’s economy hundreds of millions of pounds in lost investment, according to the FTA.

5 Jun

May Day bank holiday traffic ‘busiest in three years’

The RAC is predicting the busiest May Day bank holiday traffic since 2016, with 13 million leisure trips expected to be made from Friday (May 3).

1 May

Waze to route non-compliant vehicles around ULEZ

Charge drivers by the mile in London, says think tank

Separate charges for entering the ULEZ and congestion charge zone, as well as proposed charges for the new Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel, should be replaced with a road-user charging scheme.

29 Apr

Easter holiday traffic warning as schools break up

The RAC is warning motorists to prepare for possible congestion as millions of families take to the road for the Easter break at the end of this week.

4 Apr

5 factors shaping the future of urban mobility

Andrew Ryan looks at five of the factors which will influence the future for urban travel in the UK

Mobility strategy 11 Mar

DriveNow expands EV fleet with 130 BMW i3s

BMW’s car sharing service DriveNow has expanded its electric fleet with 130 new BMW i3s, in a bid to reduce London’s congestion and air pollution

7 Feb

Urban dwellers want smart traffic measures to cut congestion, finds ATG Access

Three-quarters (74%) of city dwellers want smart city measures to cut congestion, research from ATG Access has shown.

23 Jan

Traffic congestion ‘crisis’ hitting SME profits

More than 40% of businesses are losing money as a result of traffic congestion, according to new research from Close Brothers Asset Finance.

22 Jan

Transport key to ‘putting towns back on the map’

Transport has a key role to play in helping the UK’s post-industrial towns to thrive – putting them firmly back on the map, the Urban Transport Group suggests.

7 Nov

congestion - Page 4

Coronavirus: Rush hour traffic fails to return and could be gone for good

Fleets and drivers lose time and money to congestion

Drivers in the UK spend more time stuck in traffic

Technology trials aim to cut congestion for fleets

Long delays predicted on M1, M25, M5, M6

Christmas traffic gets roadworks reprieve

Congestion warning from driverless car growth

TfL announces 20mph speed limit for central London

New legislation could help drivers avoid congestion

Fleets warned of record traffic on ‘frantic Friday’

Improve real time information on major roads, urges watchdog

Rejection of M4 relief road will damage Welsh economy, says FTA

May Day bank holiday traffic ‘busiest in three years’

Charge drivers by the mile in London, says think tank

Easter holiday traffic warning as schools break up

5 factors shaping the future of urban mobility

DriveNow expands EV fleet with 130 BMW i3s

Urban dwellers want smart traffic measures to cut congestion, finds ATG Access

Traffic congestion ‘crisis’ hitting SME profits

Transport key to ‘putting towns back on the map’

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

congestion - Page 4

Coronavirus: Rush hour traffic fails to return and could be gone for good

Fleets and drivers lose time and money to congestion

Drivers in the UK spend more time stuck in traffic

Technology trials aim to cut congestion for fleets

Long delays predicted on M1, M25, M5, M6

Christmas traffic gets roadworks reprieve

Congestion warning from driverless car growth

TfL announces 20mph speed limit for central London

New legislation could help drivers avoid congestion

Fleets warned of record traffic on ‘frantic Friday’

Improve real time information on major roads, urges watchdog

Rejection of M4 relief road will damage Welsh economy, says FTA

May Day bank holiday traffic ‘busiest in three years’

Charge drivers by the mile in London, says think tank

Easter holiday traffic warning as schools break up

5 factors shaping the future of urban mobility

DriveNow expands EV fleet with 130 BMW i3s

Urban dwellers want smart traffic measures to cut congestion, finds ATG Access

Traffic congestion ‘crisis’ hitting SME profits

Transport key to ‘putting towns back on the map’

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

Fleets warned not to ‘hold their breath’ for a calmer 2025

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

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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