tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-04-14T10:36:15+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/launch-of-the-better-connected-transport-strategy 2026-04-14T10:36:15+01:00 Launch of the Better Connected transport strategy The Better Connected strategy establishes a shared vision to deliver a safe, reliable, affordable and accessible transport system for people across England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sue-sharp-has-been-appointed-interim-chair-of-the-disabled-persons-transport-advisory-committee-dptac 2026-04-01T16:33:45+01:00 Sue Sharp has been appointed Interim Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) DPTAC provides advice to the government on the transport needs of disabled people. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-local-powers-to-keep-pavements-clear-for-those-who-rely-on-them-most 2026-01-08T09:45:15+00:00 New local powers to keep pavements clear for those who rely on them most Local councils will be given the power to crack down on problem pavement parking. 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/news/new-national-standards-on-taxi-licensing-proposed-to-protect-passengers 2025-11-27T00:00:00+00:00 New national standards on taxi licensing proposed to protect passengers Standards will see all drivers, vehicles and operators subject to robust checks and requirements on safety and accessibility across England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/record-fraud-crackdown-saves-half-a-billion-for-public-services 2025-09-24T09:08:50+01:00 Record fraud crackdown saves half a billion for public services Government stops over £480 million ending up in the pockets of fraudsters over twelve months since April 2024 - more money than ever before. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-members-appointed-to-disabled-persons-transport-advisory-committee 2025-02-19T00:00:00+00:00 New members appointed to Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee DPTAC has an important role to play in our ambition to have an inclusive transport network allowing disabled people to travel easily and with dignity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/465-million-for-bus-operators-to-help-disabled-passengers-travel-with-confidence 2024-04-08T09:00:05+01:00 £4.65 million for bus operators to help disabled passengers travel with confidence New funding will support upgrades to buses to provide real-time travel information to passengers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-transport-safety-officers-to-crack-down-on-anti-social-behaviour 2023-11-06T12:34:44+00:00 New Transport Safety Officers to crack down on anti-social behaviour Backed by £2.5 million of funding, specially-trained officers will enhance public safety and help prevent violence against women and girls on and around public transport. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/passengers-to-benefit-from-easier-and-cheaper-travel-with-new-app-guidance 2023-08-30T00:01:04+01:00 Passengers to benefit from easier and cheaper travel with new app guidance Travel and navigation app providers encouraged to ensure new technology offering more streamlined journeys is accessible to all users. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-plans-to-boost-protections-for-airline-passengers 2023-06-27T00:15:10+01:00 New plans to boost protections for airline passengers Stronger enforcement powers for aviation regulator will lead to improved standards for all passengers on flights operating to and from the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/matthew-campbell-hill-appointed-as-chair-of-the-disabled-persons-transport-advisory-committee-dptac 2023-02-21T12:00:02+00:00 Matthew Campbell-Hill appointed as Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) Team GB wheelchair fencer and tech regulation expert will advise government on the needs and rights of passengers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/200-million-to-improve-walking-and-cycling-routes-and-boost-local-economies 2023-02-06T00:15:05+00:00 £200 million to improve walking and cycling routes and boost local economies New fund to help local authorities make improvements that enable more people to choose active travel. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/recruitment-launched-for-disability-experts-to-advise-government 2023-02-01T00:15:00+00:00 Recruitment launched for disability experts to advise Government The Government’s Disability Unit is recruiting disability experts in the East of England and Yorkshire and the Humber to be chairs of its Regional Stakeholder Network. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/almost-11-million-allocated-to-level-up-aberystwyth 2023-01-17T13:30:00+00:00 Almost £11 million allocated to level up Aberystwyth Aberystwyth was allocated almost £11 million from the Levelling Up Fund for several projects across the town and seafront. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/18-million-to-fund-transport-projects-across-nottingham 2023-01-17T00:00:00+00:00 £18 million to fund transport projects across Nottingham £18 million from the Levelling Up Fund is being invested in Nottingham. The funding will support three projects focused on streets and neighbourhoods across the city. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/most-significant-change-to-taxi-and-private-hire-vehicle-accessibility-legislation-in-12-years 2022-07-01T11:57:00+01:00 Most significant change to taxi and private hire vehicle accessibility legislation in 12 years New laws to protect disabled people in England, Scotland and Wales when travelling in taxis and PHVs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/funding-for-transport-projects-to-help-tackle-loneliness 2022-05-23T09:57:49+01:00 Funding for transport projects to help tackle loneliness Pilot projects funded to explore how future transport schemes can contribute to reducing loneliness in communities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/accessible-transport-reference-wheelchair-report 2022-03-29T10:32:59+01:00 Accessible transport: reference wheelchair report Findings from an assessment of the prevalence and use of wheeled mobility aids will help form an evidence base for the design of future transport. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/25-million-package-announced-to-help-disabled-people-travel-more-confidently 2022-03-29T00:15:01+01:00 £2.5 million package announced to help disabled people travel more confidently Funding package to roll out a mobility service to help people unable to drive access alternative forms of transport, and to improve accessibility of ferry services.