Drivers call for electric vehicle charging signage to be made clearer, a poll suggests. Three out of four (77%) prospective electric vehicle (EV) drivers believe signage around public chargers should turn green to help them stand out. More than half (51%) of respondents to a survey of 8,268 AA members… Read more »
How Small Transport Businesses Can Navigate ULEZ Compliance Without Breaking the Bank
Introduction The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in the UK aims to decrease air pollution by restricting use of older, high emission vehicles. Transport businesses operating or passing through this zone must ensure their vehicles meet specific emission standards otherwise they incur daily charges which can significantly increase operating costs,… Read more »
Long-term roads for growth welcome
We welcome the Chancellor’s speech yesterday setting out the importance of transport infrastructure, reform of the planning system and delivery of vital road schemes such as the Lower Thames Crossing. We’ve been really clear that improving our road networks is a critical element to facilitate growth – and we’re pleased… Read more »
No charging CAZ in Manchester after RHA campaign
The RHA has welcomed the Government’s announcement last week (Thursday 23 January) that there will not be a charging clean air zone (CAZ) in Greater Manchester. The RHA has long campaigned for alternative measures to be introduced to improve air quality that avoid hitting small commercial vehicle operators with additional… Read more »
Road investment key to driving growth, MPs told at RHA Parliamentary Reception
More than 200 guests attended the RHA’s Parliamentary Reception at the Palace of Westminster on 21 January. Operators were joined by parliamentarians, trade associations and other key stakeholders as the Association launched its vision for roads investment which it says would help the Government deliver on its mission to grow… Read more »
Logistics UK Maps Critical Supply Chain Infrastructure and Identifies Cost of Underinvestment
The annual cost of congestion on the Strategic Road Network for HGVs increased by almost £1 billion between 2015 and 2024, according to business group Logistics UK. The findings are included in its new research report “The UK Logistics Network”, which maps the UK’s critical supply chain infrastructure and key… Read more »
Silvertown Tunnel planned to open on 7 April 2025
Transport for London (TfL) and Riverlinx Limited, the consortium designing, building, operating and maintaining the new tunnel, have today (6 January 2025) confirmed that the Silvertown Tunnel is planned to open on 7 April 2025. New bus routes serving the tunnel, which will be free for at least the first… Read more »
Raising Speed Limit for HGVs in Scotland Will Boost Efficiency and Improve Road Safety, says Logistics UK
Transport Scotland’s National Speed Management Review Consultation could see the speed limit for HGVs on single track roads raised to 50 mph: Logistics UK’s Senior Policy Manager Alexandra Herdman says that the move, which will bring Scotland into line with England and Wales, will boost efficiency and reduce C02 without… Read more »
Invest in roads to attract more international visitors and boost economy, RHA urges Government
The RHA has said the Government must invest in roads and infrastructure projects to support its ambitions to welcome 50 million international visitors per year by 2030. Tourism Minister, Sir Chris Bryant MP unveiled the Government’s vision in a speech at the Tourism Alliance Conference where he said collaboration withindustry… Read more »
Foundation work starts on bridge to take A38 highway over HS2 line
HS2 has begun foundation work for a new bridge that will take the high-speed line under a major A road on the outskirts of Lichfield, Staffordshire. An expert team of engineers has started work directly underneath the A38 carriageway at Streethay to create the foundations of the Rykneld Street bridge,… Read more »
