Transport

Greater Manchester’s £86 million plan to improve air quality without charging drivers

For drivers in Greater Manchester, the government has supported a new £86 million scheme aimed at improving air quality in the region without imposing additional charges on motorists.

£30 million boost will support clean maritime technology and coastal economies

The UK government will be investing £30 million into accelerating the decarbonisation of sea travel and encouraging growth in coastal economies As part of the...

Cost of fixing vehicles damaged by a “pothole plague” hits record-high

The cost of repairing vehicles damaged by potholes has soared to a record high, according to new figures, placing greater strain on drivers and emphasising the pressing need for enhanced road maintenance.

UK Government make transport accessible and affordable through new bus fare cap

Millions of bus passengers across England benefit from the government's new £150 million investment to keep fares affordable.

Greener flights: The UK introduces its Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate

As of January 1, 2025, the UK has officially started its journey to make air travel greener with the launch of its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate.

EV charging infrastructure in the UK

In July 2024, SSE and TotalEnergies announced the creation of Source, a major new player in EV charging infrastructure in the UK and Ireland. With the joint ventures’ first branded ultra-rapid hub due to open in just a few weeks, the company tells us what we can expect from the new business.

Modernising cadet training for the future

The UK maritime industry is undergoing an important change that hopes to modernise the training development of seafarers, particularly cadets, through the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's (MCA) Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme.

Gearing up public sector transport decarbonisation

Ian Reed, Category Manager for Fleet at YPO, discusses what progress is being made in the decarbonisation of public sector transport.

New plans for targeted transport across England

On 28th November 2024, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh revealed her vision for a more connected and locally-led transport system in England.

UK expands Emissions Trading Scheme to maritime sector and carbon transport

The UK is expanding its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), these efforts hope to help the UK achieve net-zero emissions.

What are our legal responsibilities for de-icing during winter?

Gareth Ellis, the Managing Director at EcoGrit Ltd, walks us through our legal responsibilities for de-icing during winter.

New UK JetZero Taskforce set to create a more sustainable aviation future

The launch of the new JetZero Taskforce by the Secretary of State is designed to lead efforts in making aviation cleaner and greener.

Sustainable mobility challenges in European cities

Ana Drăguțescu, Head of Sustainable Mobility at ICLEI Europe, discusses how to tackle sustainable mobility challenges in urban areas from the ICLEI Europe perspective.

Major rail and road upgrades across the North of England

Transport links across the north of England are set for a major transformation, following the announcement of significant investments in two key transport projects secured in last week’s budget.

The UK government allocates £1.2 million in funding to improve rural transport

Eight new projects have been awarded £150,000 each as part of the UK government’s Rural Transport Accelerator Fund, designed to enhance transport connections for rural communities.

Transport secretary announces urgent actions to control HS2 costs

The UK Government has stepped in to control and address the increasing costs and delays of the HS2 high-speed rail project.

Bus price rise: Government invests over £1 billion to boost bus services and cap fares at £3

The UK Government has announced an investment of over £1 billion to improve bus services across the UK, with single bus fares capped at £3 until the end of 2025.

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