tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Roads and Buses) 2026-05-22T00:01:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/passengers-one-step-closer-to-booking-taxi-and-bus-style-self-driving-vehicles 2026-05-22T00:01:00+01:00 Passengers one step closer to booking taxi and bus-style self-driving vehicles Applications open for operators to join the self-driving vehicles pilot scheme. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/end-of-the-road-for-unofficial-driving-test-booking-services 2026-05-12T00:00:01+01:00 End of the road for unofficial driving test booking services From today (12 May 2026), only learner drivers can book and manage their own driving test - part of a crackdown on exploitation by third-party services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/automated-passenger-services-permitting-scheme-government-response 2026-04-23T11:11:00+01:00 Automated passenger services permitting scheme: government response The safety of automated passenger services (APS) will be independently assessed, monitored and enforced to ensure they operate responsibly in Great Britain. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/councils-face-new-rules-for-spending-pothole-funding-or-risk-losing-their-cash 2026-04-14T00:01:02+01:00 Councils face new rules for spending pothole funding, or risk losing their cash We’re making sure every pound goes straight into fixing roads and tackling potholes across England, not being spent elsewhere. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/free-travel-and-new-routes-governments-bus-revolution-hits-another-gear 2026-04-13T09:43:00+01:00 Free travel and new routes: government’s bus revolution hits another gear £3 million funding boost will help 6 mayoral authorities set up bus franchising to improve travel for passengers across England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-renewal-of-ageing-english-roads-delivered-with-27-billion-investment 2026-03-26T09:38:00+00:00 Major renewal of ageing English roads delivered with £27 billion investment Road Investment Strategy 3 will fund major schemes to upgrade and future-proof England's roads over the next 5 years. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/next-stop-new-career-bus-drivers-encourage-others-to-get-on-board 2026-02-25T00:01:03+00:00 Next stop, new career – bus drivers encourage others to get on board Driving a bus is a rewarding career offering fast progression, competitive salaries, good benefits, travel concessions and a sense of purpose. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/4500-new-homes-and-jobs-in-lincolnshire-thanks-to-new-government-backed-road 2026-02-18T09:05:00+00:00 4,500 new homes and jobs in Lincolnshire thanks to new government-backed road The £110 million investment in the North Hykeham Relief Road will also mean faster journeys and less congestion for people across Lincoln and Lincolnshire. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-customer-services-to-be-modernised-with-help-of-industry-experts 2026-01-17T00:01:04+00:00 Government customer services to be modernised with help of industry experts The government is launching CustomerFirst, a new unit within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, to modernise public services and improve the experience for millions of people who rely on them. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-seeks-views-to-modernise-laws-on-powered-mobility-devices 2026-01-06T10:20:14+00:00 Government seeks views to modernise laws on powered mobility devices Have your say on how laws around powered mobility devices could reflect modern technology and improve safety by 31 March 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/vehicle-type-approval 2025-12-18T12:48:06+00:00 Vehicle type approval A call for evidence has been launched on the approval and marking of road vehicles placed on the market in Great Britain. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/speed-enforcement-on-the-strategic-road-network 2025-12-16T14:19:36+00:00 Speed enforcement on the Strategic Road Network National Highways is addressing an anomaly in the way some variable speed cameras interact with signs on some A roads and motorways. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-christmas-markets-and-new-years-eve-fireworks-you-can-reach-for-no-more-than-3 2025-12-12T00:00:00+00:00 The Christmas markets and New Years Eve fireworks you can reach for no more than £3 Take the bus for a festive day out this Christmas. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-buses-more-services-3-billion-boost-for-millions-of-passengers 2025-12-05T00:01:02+00:00 Better buses, more services: £3 billion boost for millions of passengers Multi-year funding gives local authorities the funds they need to provide passengers with lower fares, more frequent and reliable services and safer journeys. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/next-step-on-the-uk-rollout-of-self-driving-vehicles-as-public-charities-and-businesses-asked-for-their-views 2025-12-04T16:57:38+00:00 Next step on the UK rollout of self-driving vehicles as public, charities and businesses asked for their views Have your say on the framework that will ensure self-driving technology is safely introduced on Britain's roads. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/developing-the-automated-vehicles-regulatory-framework 2025-12-04T10:52:40+00:00 Developing the automated vehicles regulatory framework As automated vehicle technologies develop, we want to ensure that they do so in ways that strengthen safety, widen access and safeguard the public. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/all-aboard-for-cheaper-days-out-the-attractions-you-can-reach-with-3-buses 2025-08-23T00:00:00+01:00 All aboard for cheaper days out – the attractions you can reach with £3 buses Families can continue to travel to dozens of popular destinations for no more than £3 for a single fare. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/lifting-of-the-thames-gateway-bridge-safeguarding-direction 2025-07-17T10:40:29+01:00 Lifting of the Thames Gateway Bridge safeguarding direction Announcing the lifting of the Thames Gateway Bridge safeguarding direction. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/englands-mayors-gather-to-pledge-national-walking-wheeling-and-cycling-network-backed-by-government 2025-07-02T00:00:00+01:00 England’s mayors gather to pledge national walking, wheeling and cycling network, backed by government National active travel network will provide 3,500 miles of safer routes for better connectivity, targeting areas where health and air quality are poorest. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-protects-thousands-of-miles-of-bus-services-from-being-scrapped 2025-06-03T00:01:02+01:00 Government protects thousands of miles of bus services from being scrapped Bus Services Bill will give local leaders the power to shape the bus services their communities rely on.