Latest United Kingdom News
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UK to Launch Digital Driving Licence and New GOV.UK Wallet
The UK government is launching the GOV.UK Wallet and App to simplify access to official documents, including digital driving licences.
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UK: £30 Million Funding for Decarbonisation & Coastal Economies
The Department for Transport has announced £30 million in funding to aid decarbonisation and boost coastal economies across the UK.
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TfL Confirms April Opening Date for Silvertown Tunnel
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that the new Silvertown Tunnel is set to open on 7 April 2025.
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Skyports and Bicester Motion Break Ground on UK Vertiport
Skyports Infrastructure and Bicester Motion have broken ground on the United Kingdom's first vertiport testbed in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
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UK: National Audit Office Publishes Review on Chargepoint Rollout
The National Audit Office has published a new review concerning the ongoing rollout of electric vehicle chargepoints across the UK.
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London Congestion Charge and ULEZ Rules at Christmas
As Christmas approaches, drivers in London should be aware of changes to the city's emission zone rules, including ULEZ.
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99 E-Scooters Seized in Derbyshire Crackdown
Derbyshire Constabulary has seized 99 illegally modified e-scooters in a recent crackdown across the county.
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UK: Jet Zero Taskforce Launched to Tackle Sustainable Aviation
A new, dynamic focus group has been formed to tackle rising aviation emissions in the United Kingdom.
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UK: New Government Guidelines to Improve School Runs
The UK Government has published new guidelines outlining how school runs can become safer, greener and healthier.
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£43 Million Investment to Improve UK Truckstops
UK lorry drivers will benefit from upgraded roadside facilities thanks to a 43 million GBP investment from the DfT and industry partners.
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UK Projects to Improve Rural Transport
The UK government has awarded 1.2 million GBP to eight projects aimed at improving transport in rural communities.
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UK: Streetwise Technology Awarded TRIG Grant to Advance Pedestrian Safety
Streetwise Technology has been awarded the Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRIG) by the UK Department for Transport (DfT).
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UK: DfT Announces Plans to Modernise UK Airspace
The DfT has announced new plans to modernise UK airspace design in what is expected to be the largest shift in its history.
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UK Announces New 'Green Shipping Corridors'
The UK is investing £9M to develop zero-emission shipping routes to destinations like Amsterdam, Oslo and Dublin, aiming to decarbonise ship…
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UK: Hydrogen-Electric Boat Trialled by Exeter Port Authority
The Exeter Port Authority is trialling a new hydrogen-electric boat designed and manufactured by Ecomar Propulsion.
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Autonomous Shuttles to Connect Birmingham's NEC
A autonomous shuttle service is set to run a 7km route connecting Birmingham International rail station, the NEC and Birmingham Business Par…
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Hitachi Rail to Deliver MaaS App for Transport for Wales
Transport for Wales (TfW) has partnered with Hitachi Rail to digitally connect public transport journeys across Wales through a MaaS app.
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Loganair Partners with Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Manufacturer
Regional airline, Loganair has formed an exclusive partnership with Swedish hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer, Heart Aerospace.
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Third Hybrid Ferry Joins Uber Boat Fleet in London
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers has launched its third hybrid passenger ferry on the River Thames in London, UK.
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Cameras to Automatically Detect Distracted Drivers in Greater Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is trialling the use of cameras that automatically detect distracted drivers.
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UK: Amazon Commences Electric Cargo Bike Deliveries in Norwich
Amazon has opened a micromobility hub in Norwich, Norfolk to complete last-mile deliveries with electric cargo bikes.
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Ecojet to Procure 22 Hydrogen-Electric Engines from ZeroAvia
At Farnborough International Airshow, Ecojet signed an agreement to purchase 22 ZA2000 hydrogen-electric engines from ZeroAvia.
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UK: Voi Launches 100 e-Bikes in Oxford
Voi is deploying a fleet of 100 shared e-bikes Oxford, UK. These vehicles will join the Voi e-scooters already operational in the city.
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Coventry University Develops New Standards for Autonomous Vehicles
Researchers at Coventry University have led the development of new standards for remotely monitoring autonomous vehicles in the UK.