Department for Transport - Page 38

DfT considers parking fine cut

Parking fines could be cut and a statutory grace period introduced, after a growing perception that local councils use parking enforcement as a "cash cow".

10 Jan

Fleet views wanted on Government motoring agencies

The Transport Committee is launching an inquiry into the user experience of the Government’s motoring agencies.

10 Jan

Transport networks still vulnerable to winter weather disruption, warn MPs

Launching a report on transport preparations for winter weather, Louise Ellman MP, chair of Transport Committee, has warned that there remains considerable scope for further improvement across the transport sector.

6 Jan

Government strategy to encourage greener journeys shows signs of success

Government efforts to make it easier for people to choose greener ways of travelling to and from public transport hubs are working, according to a new progress report.

2 Jan

Transport minister announces delay on young driver plans

The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, Robert Goodwill MP, has announced a delay to the proposed Green Paper on young driver reforms which was due to be published before the Christmas recess.

20 Dec

RHA welcomes DfT’s £111m spend on M6 Heysham link road

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is pleased at the decision of transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin to approve the £111m spend for the M6-Heysham link road and a further £49m for 25 ‘congestion-busting’ local roads schemes.

19 Dec

Road and rail projects to boost local and regional transport

Congested local roads, key points in the strategic road network and rail electrification schemes are set to benefit from funding, says the Department for Transport (DfT).

17 Dec

Views sought on low-carbon fuels for transport

Turning yoghurt pots into diesel and making jet fuel out of household waste are just two of the ideas in the spotlight as part of the Government's new ‘call for evidence' on advanced fuels.

13 Dec

Government rules out option for Lower Thames Crossing

The Government will drop one of the options for a new Lower Thames crossing and will carry out further work on the remaining two options, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has announced.

13 Dec

Diesel particulate filter check to be part of MOT test

Garages and testing stations will be required to check for a diesel particulate filter (DPF) in the inspection of the exhaust system as part of the MOT test (or annual test for heavy vehicles) from February 2014.

6 Dec

Nearly 10,000 jobs supported by road investment in 2014

Over 9,500 construction jobs will be supported in 2014 by more than £1.9 billion of investment in Britain's roads, Transport Minister Robert Goodwill has announced.

15 Nov

Views sought on Government plans to transform Highways Agency

The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation on proposals to turn the Highways Agency into a government-owned company, which could save taxpayers £2.6 billion over the next 10 years.

30 Oct

Launch of review into DVLA to deliver better services

A wide-ranging review into how the Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) can deliver better services and save money for the taxpayer has been launched today by Roads Minister Stephen Hammond.

9 Oct

Councils urged to use parking zones to cut yellow lines

Local authorities across England are being asked to cut unsightly yellow lines as part of a Government drive to rid the streets of clutter.

4 Oct

DEFRA and DfT in eco fact-finding visit in South Yorkshire

Representatives from two Government departments have visited Sheffield to learn more about the rapidly growing ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme – which originated in South Yorkshire in 2009.

2 Oct

Tristar Worldwide trial Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid

Chauffeur company Tristar Worldwide has taken delivery of three Volvo V60 plug-in hybrids to trial as part of the Energy Saving Trust’s Plugged-In Fleet Initiative (PIFI).

1 Oct

Tolls on A14 move closer as consultation announced

Company car and van drivers will face a fee of up to £1.50 to drive along a stretch of the A14, according to the Highways Agency.

24 Sep

Cenex LCV2013 secures record breaking attendance

With over 1,950 delegates and 154 exhibitors, Cenex LCV2013 set a new record of attendance at its two-day event, securing a total increase in visitor and exhibitor attendance of 5% compared with LCV2012.

9 Sep

Woman receives 42 points and still allowed to drive

A woman from Isleworth, West London, accumulated 42 licence penalty points last year, for failing to disclose the identity of the driver between 26 May and 21 December 2012, according to the latest figures from the DVLA.

5 Sep

DVLA appoints new chief executive

Oliver Morley has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

4 Sep

Department for Transport - Page 38

DfT considers parking fine cut

Fleet views wanted on Government motoring agencies

Transport networks still vulnerable to winter weather disruption, warn MPs

Government strategy to encourage greener journeys shows signs of success

Transport minister announces delay on young driver plans

RHA welcomes DfT’s £111m spend on M6 Heysham link road

Road and rail projects to boost local and regional transport

Views sought on low-carbon fuels for transport

Government rules out option for Lower Thames Crossing

Diesel particulate filter check to be part of MOT test

Nearly 10,000 jobs supported by road investment in 2014

Views sought on Government plans to transform Highways Agency

Launch of review into DVLA to deliver better services

Councils urged to use parking zones to cut yellow lines

DEFRA and DfT in eco fact-finding visit in South Yorkshire

Tristar Worldwide trial Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid

Tolls on A14 move closer as consultation announced

Cenex LCV2013 secures record breaking attendance

Woman receives 42 points and still allowed to drive

DVLA appoints new chief executive

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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 38

DfT considers parking fine cut

Fleet views wanted on Government motoring agencies

Transport networks still vulnerable to winter weather disruption, warn MPs

Government strategy to encourage greener journeys shows signs of success

Transport minister announces delay on young driver plans

RHA welcomes DfT’s £111m spend on M6 Heysham link road

Road and rail projects to boost local and regional transport

Views sought on low-carbon fuels for transport

Government rules out option for Lower Thames Crossing

Diesel particulate filter check to be part of MOT test

Nearly 10,000 jobs supported by road investment in 2014

Views sought on Government plans to transform Highways Agency

Launch of review into DVLA to deliver better services

Councils urged to use parking zones to cut yellow lines

DEFRA and DfT in eco fact-finding visit in South Yorkshire

Tristar Worldwide trial Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid

Tolls on A14 move closer as consultation announced

Cenex LCV2013 secures record breaking attendance

Woman receives 42 points and still allowed to drive

DVLA appoints new chief executive

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

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

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Driver charged after lorry crashes onto railway line

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Iain Forsyth named as managing director of Mercedes-Benz Vans UK

UK car production falls by almost a third in November