Cardiff and Vale College has secured planning consent for a £65m new advanced technology centre at Cardiff Airport. The 130,000 sq ft project has been approved by Vale of Glamorgan Council as one of two new campuses in a £100m investment located alongside the college's existing International Centre for Aerospace Training and accommodate around 2,000 … [Read more...]
SUVs and new homes hit in Cardiff parking shakeup
Cardiff Council has declared war on SUVs and commuters' cars as it pushes use of public transport. Under the new proposed scheme all on-street parking bounded within the areas south of the A48, west of River Rhymney, north of Cardiff Bay and east of the River Ely and the outer wards would be split into four distinct parking management areas with different … [Read more...]
Aggression increasing among younger drivers
More than half (63%) of motorists aged 17-34 have sounded their horn to express anger at the behaviour of another road user in the past year, adding to concern about increasingly aggressive drivers. Of the 2,000 people surveyed by IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, one is six (66%) said they are more concerned than last year … [Read more...]
Mature driver assessments endorsed by majority
Proposals for new voluntary driving tests for over-60s would be welcomed by four out of five (80%) motorists, according to new research. October’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows strong support for the introduction of standardised mature driver assessments, which are being backed by a variety of bodies including the Road Safety Trust and Older Driver Task … [Read more...]
Budget must deliver for transport, says expert
The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation has called for the UK government to provide commitments in the budget on 30 October to ensure we have an effective transport network. Sue Percy CBE, Chief Executive, CIHT said, “Transport is politically challenging, and yet it plays a crucial part in our futures. People need an effective transport … [Read more...]
Learners ripped off in test booking ‘black market’
With the average post-pandemic wait for a practical driving test still at around four-and-a-half months across England and Wales, the RAC is today warning learners to avoid websites offering to book or alert them to available test slots and only ever use the official Government site. Since January 2023, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), which … [Read more...]
Welsh stations offering a ticket to thrive
Leading Welsh railway stations can compete in the World Cup of Stations 2024, a competition that celebrates the importance of rail and its role in supporting communities, businesses and the economy. With 48 stations vying for the title, this year’s focus is on the businesses that make stations vital community hubs, driving local economies above and beyond … [Read more...]
RAW and rebrand for power take-up
RAW Charging for the leisure, hospitality and premium retail sectors, has launched a new look. The elevated brand reflects RAW's commitment to innovation, customer-centric experience, and Connecting Amazing Places across the UK and Europe. RAW is poised to redefine the EV charging experience for customers across leisure, hospitality and premium retail … [Read more...]
Testing times for learners
If pass rates are anything to go by, driving theory tests are hard – harder than they’ve ever been. Pass rates have dropped dramatically since 2007, falling from an average pass rate of 65% to 45% between April and December 2023. This is based on the latest government data, which we have analysed with help from the road surfacing experts at … [Read more...]
Going green as cheaply as possible
Used electric cars are offering a cheap way into a greener future. The Electric Car Scheme is revealing some of the UK’s most affordable EVs as new models, and a growing used market brings the price of electric cars down considerably. Affordability remains the biggest barrier to getting behind the wheel of an EV, with 68% of Brits identifying it as an area … [Read more...]
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