Department for Transport - Page 24

EV demand surges to record high as fleets embrace tax savings

The appetite for electrification is increasing among fleets, with leasing companies reporting record levels of demand from company car drivers.

9 Jul

Tax system not in sync with the reality of current availability

By Harvey Perkins, employment tax specialist at Gunnercooke Consulting

9 Jul

DfT launches Net Zero Transport Board

New board aims to guide and shape Government’s transport decarbonisation plan.

9 Jul

First e-scooter trials to start from this weekend

New regulations allowing trials of rental e-scooters will come into force on July 4, 2020, transport minister Rachel Maclean has announced.

1 Jul

LowCVP Annual Conference 2020: Decarbonising the transport sector

Transport secretary Grant Shapps to speak at the LowCVP Annual Conference 2020 on July 15.

1 Jul

Coronavirus: £100m funding for local roads to help economic recovery

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, confirmed 29 projects will benefit from the investment.

1 Jul

Government climate advisers want vehicle tax increase

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) should be increased on the most polluting cars to encourage the switch to cleaner fuels, says Committee on Climate Change.

25 Jun

New garden towns ‘unsuitable’ for cycling and walking

Plans for new garden towns and villages will leave residents car dependent, new research by Transport for New Homes suggests.

22 Jun

EVs to get green number plates from autumn

The Government has given the go-ahead for pure electric vehicles (EVs) to be identified by a green number plate.

16 Jun

E-scooters: Public benefit questioned and road safety concerns raised

Nine in 10 say the Government’s proposed rules for e-scooters are unsafe, according to a survey from Venson Automotive Solutions.

15 Jun

Coronavirus: Gridlock fears as city transport systems re-imagined

Covid-19 has helped to clear the air – now battle is on to keep it that way.

9 Jun

Councils can use cameras to enforce new cycle lanes

The Government has changed enforcement rules to allow the use of cameras to fine drivers who flout new road restrictions aimed at encouraging cycling.

8 Jun

face mask covering public transport London tube

Coronavirus: Face coverings to become mandatory

The Government has changed its advice on the wearing of face coverings on public transport in England.

5 Jun

Fleet initiatives awarded share of £2m e-cargo bike fund

Funding has been awarded to 18 local authorities from the £2 million ‘eCargo Bike Grant Fund’ by the Energy Saving Trust.

21 May

Commuters urged to cycle to relieve pressure on public transport

Cities across England are adopting road layouts to provide more space for cycling and walking as coronavirus restrictions begin to be lifted.

11 May

On-street EV charge points receive funding boost

The Government has doubled the funding available for on-street residential charge points to encourage greener forms of travel as lockdown restrictions are lifted.

11 May

Survey suggests majority now favour pavement parking ban

More than half of those surveyed by YourParkingSpace.co.uk are now in favour of having pavement parking banned, compared to 44% two years ago.

22 Apr

Decarbonising transport requires ‘step change in ambition’, says DfT

The DfT's transport decarbonisation plan has set out six strategic priorities that the Government will be consulting on over the next five or six months.

2 Apr

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

Councils awarded roads repair cash

The Government has awarded 32 local authorities a share of £93.4 million to repair roads and bridges.

28 Feb

Department for Transport - Page 24

EV demand surges to record high as fleets embrace tax savings

Tax system not in sync with the reality of current availability

DfT launches Net Zero Transport Board

First e-scooter trials to start from this weekend

LowCVP Annual Conference 2020: Decarbonising the transport sector

Coronavirus: £100m funding for local roads to help economic recovery

Government climate advisers want vehicle tax increase

New garden towns ‘unsuitable’ for cycling and walking

EVs to get green number plates from autumn

E-scooters: Public benefit questioned and road safety concerns raised

Coronavirus: Gridlock fears as city transport systems re-imagined

Councils can use cameras to enforce new cycle lanes

Coronavirus: Face coverings to become mandatory

Fleet initiatives awarded share of £2m e-cargo bike fund

Commuters urged to cycle to relieve pressure on public transport

On-street EV charge points receive funding boost

Survey suggests majority now favour pavement parking ban

Decarbonising transport requires ‘step change in ambition’, says DfT

Drivers in the UK spend more time stuck in traffic

Councils awarded roads repair cash

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)

Department for Transport - Page 24

EV demand surges to record high as fleets embrace tax savings

Tax system not in sync with the reality of current availability

DfT launches Net Zero Transport Board

First e-scooter trials to start from this weekend

LowCVP Annual Conference 2020: Decarbonising the transport sector

Coronavirus: £100m funding for local roads to help economic recovery

Government climate advisers want vehicle tax increase

New garden towns ‘unsuitable’ for cycling and walking

EVs to get green number plates from autumn

E-scooters: Public benefit questioned and road safety concerns raised

Coronavirus: Gridlock fears as city transport systems re-imagined

Councils can use cameras to enforce new cycle lanes

Coronavirus: Face coverings to become mandatory

Fleet initiatives awarded share of £2m e-cargo bike fund

Commuters urged to cycle to relieve pressure on public transport

On-street EV charge points receive funding boost

Survey suggests majority now favour pavement parking ban

Decarbonising transport requires ‘step change in ambition’, says DfT

Drivers in the UK spend more time stuck in traffic

Councils awarded roads repair cash

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)

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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

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

Renault 5 E-Tech first drive | The compact EV we've been waiting for

Do you need a tachograph? Find out here

UK car production falls by almost a third in November