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Transport for London’s (TfL) latest strategy to reduce serious and fatal accidents on the road has identified new technology and training for buses, heavy goods vehicles and their drivers as essential. The first Pedestrian Safety Action Plan outlines how TfL


The Scottish Parliament has announced a second round of funding totalling £3m for Transport Scotland’s Bus Investment Fund (BIF) in a bid to improve the country’s local bus services, which will include the purchase of new vehicles. Last year, 13


New technology, better infrastructure and funding reform are the three visions outlined by the Department for Transport (DfT) to improve the UK’s future road network. Speaking at the New Civil Engineer conference, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin shared his thoughts on


The EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive is set to challenge companies to reduce the energy use in their operations. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) believes that its government-approved data scheme will help hauliers and freight firms reduce their fuel usage. The

26 June 2014 #News #Policy #Top Stories #Trailer #Truck #Van

Ashley Minors, Director at specialist insurance broker Boswells, speaks about the risks in the CV sector. Whether your involvement in the commercial vehicle market is in manufacturing, converting, retail or repair, there is no escaping the issue of insurance. Therefore,

23 June 2014 #CV Sector #Logistics #News #Policy #Truck

News from Fortec: Fortec Distribution Network believes it is the first pallet network to become an Associate of Transport for London’s (TfL) Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS). FORS is an accreditation scheme that aims to improve fleet activity in London

18 June 2014 #CV Sector #News #Policy #Top Stories #Truck

The latest consultation, to issue on-the spot fines to drivers who are caught exceeding drivers’ hours rules or fail to pay the HGV road user levy, has been launched.  Roads Minister Stephen Hammond believes that allowing enforcement officers to issue

13 June 2014 #CV Sector #News #Policy #Top Stories

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has met to discuss a possible cut in fuel tax with Howard Cox, co-founder of FairFuelUK along with TV presenter Quentin Willson, who is acting as the campaign’s spokesman. The pair presented the

12 June 2014 #CV Sector #News #Other #Policy #Top Stories

Business Secretary Vince Cable has opened an innovation centre for smart transport technology in Milton Keynes today. The Transport Systems Catapult’s ‘Imovation Centre’ (combining Intelligent Mobility and innovation) plans to make road journeys more efficient through the adaption of new

11 June 2014 #News #Other #Policy #Top Stories #Truck

Trucks over 7.5 tonnes will be allowed to run at up to 50mph on the single-carriageway A9 road between Perth and Inverness after a three year trial of the higher speed limit was approved by the Scottish Parliament. The current

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