A ‘bus revolution’ is on the way after the Department for Transport (DfT) set out a major package of measures to boost services. The Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced …
Read More »Alternatives to Clean Air Zones outlined to local authorities
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has written to local authorities to explain the limitations associated with Clean Air Zones (CAZs). As the leading voice for the UK’s logistics sector, the …
Read More »DfT announce successful bidder for West Coast Partnership
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the successful bidder to operate the West Coast Partnership from December 2019. The partnership, between First and Trenitalia has been heralded by not …
Read More »Geesinknorba supports Durham’s Climate Emergency Exhibition
Geesinknorba’s ground-breaking electric refuse collection vehicle has continued its tour of the UK with an appearance at County Durham’s first Climate Emergency Exhibition in July 2019. The Geesinknorba Li-On Power …
Read More »Government commits £37 million towards electric chargepoint infrastructure
The government marked the one-year anniversary of the Road to Zero strategy by announcing a £37 million investment in the transformation of electric chargepoint infrastructure. Last summer, the Department for …
Read More »Electric vehicle charging network set for major expansion
London’s electric vehicle charging network is set for a major expansion. It is part of the Mayor of London’s plans to make the capital city one of the world’s leading …
Read More »Government policy crucial for rail network decarbonisation
The correct government policy environment is crucial to the successful decarbonisation of the rail network. This is the the opinion of the Railway Industry Association (RIA) – the leading voice …
Read More »Report highlights how transport sector can achieve net-zero emissions
A new report from the Committee on Climate Change outlines ambitious targets that will be crucial in ensuring the transport sector can accelerate the move towards net-zero carbon emissions. According …
Read More »Fleet operators pledge support to Clean Van Commitment
Fleet operators have pledged their support to the Clean Van Commitment. Backed by the Department for Transport (DfT), the Clean Van Commitment is led by Global Action Plan, who are …
Read More »PHE publish recommendations to tackle air pollution
Public Health England (PHE) has published a series of recommendations that will tackle the problem of air pollution caused by vehicles. The executive agency of the Department of Health and …
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