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Eight cities shortlisted for £20 million plug-in taxi prize

Eight cities have received a huge boost in their bid to win part of a £20 million fund to increase the number of plug-in taxis.

24 Jul

Government considers targeting hands-free phone use

A Government clampdown on the use of hands-free phones while driving could be considered in an effort to improve road safety.

30 Jun

red accident triangle on a road with crashed vehicle in background

Radical change needed to reverse road death rise

Road safety campaigners are calling for Government action after there were 1,775 reported road deaths in 2014, an increase of 4% compared with 2013.

26 Jun

City devolution to include transport budget control

England’s big cities have been invited to join Manchester in bidding for devolved powers, including control over their transport budget.

2 Jun

New Government urged to deal with safety issues

The Conservatives have reappointed Patrick McLoughlin to secretary of state for transport after securing a majority in the election.

18 May

Key transport bodies join forces to improve road network

Two of the North West’s key transport organisations are joining forces to create a world-class road network for Greater Manchester.

18 May

Motorists want new Government to tackle pothole problem, says IAM

Motorists want road safety and potholes to be a priority for the next Government, research from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) suggests.

10 Apr

Government sets aside up to £7.5 million to boost EV motorcycle market

Motorcycles and scooters will join cars, vans, trucks and buses in the Government’s drive for greener vehicles, Business Minister Matthew Hancock has announced.

30 Mar

Government invests £45 million to support the rollout of ‘greener’ taxis

The Government is making £20 million available to local authorities to support the rollout of ultra-low emission taxis across the UK and a further £25m specifically for the Greater London Area.

27 Mar

Councils to receive £275 million to improve local roads

Twenty eight councils across England will receive a share of £275 million for major local roads maintenance, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin announced today (Tuesday, March 24, 2015).

24 Mar

Government to invest £3.9 million in ‘greener’ transport

Transport Minister Baroness Kramer has announced that the Government will invest £3.9 million to boost environmentally-friendly transport, including spending £1 million on 15 car club projects across the country.

24 Mar

Repairs fail to dent £12bn road maintenance backlog

Almost one in five minor roads in England is in dire need of repair, official figures have revealed.

23 Mar

Incentivise fleets to adopt latest safety technologies

MPs have called for the Department for Transport (DfT) to work more closely with fleets in an effort to improve road safety.

23 Mar

Plans for overhaul of Northern transport set out

Plans to overhaul travel in the North, including a new 'TransNorth' rail system and new road investments, will be set out by the Government and Northern city leaders today.

20 Mar

Cities shortlisted for £35m Go Ultra Low funding

The Government announced details of 12 UK cities shortlisted to share £35 million of funding to promote ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs).

11 Mar

Plug-in vehicles join Government fleet

Scores of plug-in cars and vans will join the Government’s fleet as part of its commitment to green transport.

11 Mar

DfT needs ‘visionary’ strategy to unlock technology benefits

The Department for Transport (DfT) needs to develop a comprehensive strategy to maximise the benefits of new motoring technologies, such as telematics and driverless cars, MPs have warned.

6 Mar

Government earmarks £43 million for plug-in infrastructure and research

A wave of charge points to support the growing popularity of plug-in vehicles will be installed across the UK after the Government set out £32 million of infrastructure support up to 2020.

27 Feb

Van drivers fail mobile phone test

A Department for Transport report has revealed that almost twice as many motorists were seen using a hand-held device while behind the wheel of a van compared to those spied in a car.

26 Feb

£3 million mapping project will ‘transform road improvements and maintenance’, says DfT

The Department for Transport (DfT) will contribute £3 million to help create a digital road map which it believes has “the potential to transform how all levels of government maintain and improve roads”.

26 Feb

Department for Transport - Page 34

Eight cities shortlisted for £20 million plug-in taxi prize

Government considers targeting hands-free phone use

Radical change needed to reverse road death rise

City devolution to include transport budget control

New Government urged to deal with safety issues

Key transport bodies join forces to improve road network

Motorists want new Government to tackle pothole problem, says IAM

Government sets aside up to £7.5 million to boost EV motorcycle market

Government invests £45 million to support the rollout of ‘greener’ taxis

Councils to receive £275 million to improve local roads

Government to invest £3.9 million in ‘greener’ transport

Repairs fail to dent £12bn road maintenance backlog

Incentivise fleets to adopt latest safety technologies

Plans for overhaul of Northern transport set out

Cities shortlisted for £35m Go Ultra Low funding

Plug-in vehicles join Government fleet

DfT needs ‘visionary’ strategy to unlock technology benefits

Government earmarks £43 million for plug-in infrastructure and research

Van drivers fail mobile phone test

£3 million mapping project will ‘transform road improvements and maintenance’, says DfT

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

Department for Transport - Page 34

Eight cities shortlisted for £20 million plug-in taxi prize

Government considers targeting hands-free phone use

Radical change needed to reverse road death rise

City devolution to include transport budget control

New Government urged to deal with safety issues

Key transport bodies join forces to improve road network

Motorists want new Government to tackle pothole problem, says IAM

Government sets aside up to £7.5 million to boost EV motorcycle market

Government invests £45 million to support the rollout of ‘greener’ taxis

Councils to receive £275 million to improve local roads

Government to invest £3.9 million in ‘greener’ transport

Repairs fail to dent £12bn road maintenance backlog

Incentivise fleets to adopt latest safety technologies

Plans for overhaul of Northern transport set out

Cities shortlisted for £35m Go Ultra Low funding

Plug-in vehicles join Government fleet

DfT needs ‘visionary’ strategy to unlock technology benefits

Government earmarks £43 million for plug-in infrastructure and research

Van drivers fail mobile phone test

£3 million mapping project will ‘transform road improvements and maintenance’, says DfT

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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