tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-05-12T09:43:12+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/innovative-walking-wheeling-and-cycling-projects-win-share-of-1-million 2026-05-12T09:43:12+01:00 Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million The 12 winning projects will provide more people with healthier and sustainable active travel options across England. 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/news/operators-licence-revoked-after-serious-maintenance-and-safety-failures 2026-05-07T12:13:47+01:00 Operator’s licence revoked after serious maintenance and safety failures A West Midlands goods vehicle operator has had its licence revoked and a company director disqualified following a public inquiry. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/statutory-document-summaries 2026-04-23T17:06:00+01:00 Statutory Document Summaries The Traffic Commissioners are pleased to announce that they have published Statutory Document Summaries. 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/excessive-absence 2026-04-07T09:30:01+01:00 Excessive Absence The Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands, Miles Dorrington, has revoked the operator’s licence held by Mr Sukhvinder Singh, following a Public Inquiry held on 5 February 2026. The revocation will take effect at 23:45 o… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fuel-finder-now-helping-drivers-shop-around-for-the-best-deals 2026-03-31T00:01:02+01:00 Fuel Finder now helping drivers shop around for the best deals A growing number of apps and websites are displaying prices from Fuel Finder. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fuel-finder-for-drivers-factsheet 2026-03-31T00:01:00+01:00 Fuel Finder for drivers: Factsheet How the government’s new Fuel Finder scheme is helping drivers save at the pump. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/not-so-quick 2026-03-30T09:30:03+01:00 Not so Quick The Traffic Commissioner for the East of England, Richard Turfitt, has taken regulatory action against HGV Quick Transport Ltd and its Transport Manager, Sergiu Florin Leho, following a series of significant compliance failu… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cycle-training-and-walk-to-school-programmes-among-108-million-active-travel-funding-boost 2026-03-30T08:50:45+01:00 Cycle training and walk to school programmes among £108 million active travel funding boost Funding to remove barriers to active travel for people of all ages and backgrounds. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/women-and-girls-walking-safety 2026-03-26T14:44:01+00:00 Women and girls' walking safety What the government and Active Travel England are doing to make walking safer for women and girls. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nationwide-plans-announced-to-design-safer-streets-as-9-in-10-women-report-feeling-unsafe-walking-at-night 2026-03-25T00:01:00+00:00 Nationwide plans announced to design safer streets as 9 in 10 women report feeling unsafe walking at night New government guidance will be issued to councils to help them consider how to make their streets safer for women and girls. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1-billion-to-cut-costs-for-businesses-drive-growth-and-clean-up-uk-roads 2026-03-25T00:01:00+00:00 £1 billion to cut costs for businesses, drive growth and clean up UK roads The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/drivers-hours-a-traffic-commissioners-perspective-on-safety-compliance-and-responsibility 2026-03-23T11:01:00+00:00 Drivers’ Hours: A Traffic Commissioner’s Perspective on Safety, Compliance, and Responsibility In commercial road transport, few regulations are as vital to public safety and operational integrity as the rules governing drivers’ hours. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-manager-removed 2026-03-17T09:33:54+00:00 Transport Manager Removed The Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England, David Mullan, has taken action against Supreme Minibuses Limited following a Public Inquiry held on 3 February 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/health-service-to-save-millions-with-boost-to-electrify-nhs-fleet 2026-02-27T00:01:00+00:00 Health service to save millions with boost to electrify NHS fleet Switching the NHS vehicle fleet to electric will save the health service millions and help to decarbonise 460 million miles of travel each year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/grant-boost-to-cover-almost-half-the-cost-of-installing-ev-chargers-for-households-and-businesses 2026-02-25T00:02:00+00:00 Grant boost to cover almost half the cost of installing EV chargers for households and businesses Flat owners, landlords, renters and businesses will be able to get grants of up to £500 per charge point. 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/licence-revoked-application-refused-repute-tarnished 2026-02-06T15:51:11+00:00 Licence Revoked, Application Refused, Repute Tarnished The Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England, David Mullan, has revoked the licence of MDB Logistics Limited, refused the application of J&M Plant Hire Ltd , and the transport manager has been told his Good Rep… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mot-fraudsters-handed-suspended-sentences-for-untested-vehicles 2026-02-04T11:30:00+00:00 MOT fraudsters handed suspended sentences for untested vehicles An MOT tester and mechanic have been ordered to do up to 300 hours of unpaid work and face prison if they reoffend after passing 223 vehicles they never tested.