Shortage of bus drivers in Yorkshire due to Covid-19
A local councillor and bus driver has told West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Transport committee that there is a “massive shortage”
HGV operators to apply for Clean Air Zone funding
HGV (Heady Goods Vehicle) operators are being invited to apply up to £16,000 per vehicle for Clean Air Zone funding.
New accessibility strategy for disabled passengers
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced to remove barriers and improve confidence for disabled people as they return to trains, buses and taxis after COVID-19.
Bradford Council calls to reduce congestion charges for taxis
BRADFORD Council has appealed to Government to drop its congestion charge from £12.50 to £7.00 for taxis following protests by drivers in the city. To read more
Car Tax changing from 2022 impacting petrol and diesel vehicles
New Car Tax changes will be introduced across various UK cities from 2022 in a bid to cut vehicle emissions. These new changes will be impacting petrol and diesel vehicles.
No More Social Distancing on Buses – New Covid-19 Guidelines
No more social distancing on buses in England according to new Coronavirus Guidelines. Ministers have allowed operators to double the number of passengers on each service.
Biggest bus reform since the 1980s
Boris Johnson visited National Express’s depot in Coventry on March 15, the day that the National Bus Strategy was published.
Bradford Clean Air Zone to start in January 2022
Councillors have voted to enforce Clean Air Zone in Bradford to reduce pollution in the area. Drivers of the worst-polluting vehicles will face Clean Air Zone charges.
33 Red List Countries Travellers Face £1750 Quarantine Fee
Travellers from 33 red list countries having to stay in quarantine hotels in England will be charged £1,750 for their stay.
Passengers arriving in UK will need negative COVID-19 tests for entry
All international passengers including UK nationals arriving in England, Wales and Scotland will need to have tested negative for COVID-19.