#transport-policy

#transport-policy

With just one month to go, excitement is building for the 6 th edition of the European ZEB (Zero Emission Bus) Conference - Europe's leading event dedicated to zero-emission buses, taking place 7- 9 October 2025 at @Busworld Europe Brussels. The European ZEB Conference will bring together operators and authorities, policy makers, manufacturers and experts from across the bus industry, to discuss the decarbonisation of private and public transport with a focus on technology and policy-related topics affecting zero emission buses.

PA Media Oxford Street is to go car-free for a day to demonstrate how pedestrianisation could work, if the mayor of London's plans go ahead. The street will be closed to cars from 12:00 to 20:00 BST on Sunday 21 September, from Oxford Circus to Orchard Street, the day before World Car Free Day. The road will be used for a free public event where local businesses will run themed areas involving fashion, sport, music, food and heritage.

More than 38,000 drivers have remained on a learner permit for over 11 years, raising concerns about road safety and driving competency.

The Conservative Party branded the move a kick in the teeth to drivers, criticizing Labour's approach to heavy-handed policies against car owners, especially in London.

Under-22s in England should be given free bus travel to improve access to work and training and encourage long-term public transport use, MPs have urged.

The report highlights that inconsistent treatment for ticketing issues leaves passengers vulnerable to prosecution, even for honest mistakes, undermining trust in the railway system.

The lack of accessibility at Northern stations is hindering economic growth, making it difficult for residents to access jobs and services.

TfL's proposed congestion charge increases are designed to reduce congestion and promote greener vehicle use, offering discounts for electric vehicles to encourage cleaner options.

Tractors that can do speeds of over 50km/hr are allowed on motorways, but when laden and going uphill, they slow down to 20km/hr or 30km/hr.

Local authorities in London are spending large sums of taxpayer money on taxis for staff, despite promoting anti-car initiatives and climate policies.

Heidi Alexander emphasized that current driving test waiting times are 'totally unacceptable'. The government is committed to cutting backlog wait times significantly by summer 2026.

Many motorists are unaware of parking surcharges until they pay through an app, as the levies are not routinely flagged on signs, creating confusion.