Tradespeople, house movers and holiday hirers are being urged to use the next eight months to plan, after the Budget confirmed that the 5p fuel duty cut will end on 1 July 2027. It is especially bad news for people living or working in rural Wales. In his Budget on 28 October, Chancellor John Healey extended the temporary 5p per litre cut, and the freeze … [Read more...]
Travel Features
Bad driving and poor roads pushing people away from car use
One in five now avoid certain roads because of safety fears, while 15% say concerns have pushed them towards public transport. Dangerous driving and potholes have been named as the biggest causes of road traffic collisions in local communities across the UK, new research has revealed. A study of 2,000 UK adults on behalf of national law firm Simpson Millar … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 October
Transport for Wales in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, has launched public engagement on proposals to extend passenger rail services from Aberdare to Hirwaun. The consultation will run until 22 November. InstaVolt, the UK's most trusted, and largest, Ultra Rapid charging network, has confirmed that CHAdeMO charging will remain a … [Read more...]
Road closures threat to autumn getaways, say GM Rides
Road closures could disrupt journeys to six UK airports if you're heading for some autumn sun, GM Rides highlights motorway closures, overnight diversions and airport access-road works passengers should check before setting off Passengers travelling through Heathrow, Birmingham, Gatwick, Manchester, Luton and Belfast International this October are being … [Read more...]
Multi-million pound schemes for M4 and Menai Bridge
A go-ahead for a third Menai crossing and plans for remodelling three major motorway junctions on the M4 around Newport at a cost of hundreds of millions of pounds were announced today. Addressing the Senedd, Deputy Minister for Transport, Mark Hooper, set out action that will be taken now, alongside longer-term solutions. The review into the Menai … [Read more...]
Cardiff researchers linking smart vehicles and cities
Smart vehicles could do far more than transport people, according to new research from Cardiff Metropolitan University which shows how their computing power, sensors, connectivity and batteries could help cities become smarter, greener and more responsive. Researchers from Cardiff Met, working with colleagues from Cardiff University, … [Read more...]
Rali Ceredigion is crucial this weekend
Castrol MEM Rally Team heads to what is arguably the most important event in this year's British Rally Championship, with the JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion 4–6 September not only the squad's local asphalt event but also offering two full points-scoring opportunities. The team arrives in great form and full of confidence, with Osian Pryce/James Morgan … [Read more...]
EV deserts on UK motorways and main roads
Electric vehicle drivers have been urged to plan their charging stops carefully ahead of the August Bank Holiday, as new research reveals significant gaps in ultra-rapid charging provision across some of Britain’s busiest motorways. With 17.6 million leisure journeys estimated to have taken place over last year’s August Bank Holiday weekend, a repeat this … [Read more...]
20 M road trips expected next weekend
RAC predicts a record-breaking 20m getaway trips will be made as the warm weather continues Between Friday August 28 and Monday August 31, the UK’s motorways and major roads could see the highest volume of traffic since the RAC’s records began in 2015. ‘Frantic Friday’ is likely to be mired in heavy traffic, with more trips planned compared to any day over … [Read more...]
Dog friendy Pembrokeshire coast road leads
A new study from Autotrader revealed which popular road trips around the world are most kind to canine travellers, based on how many dog-friendly pitstops can be made on the journey. The new research from Autotrader, the UK’s largest automotive marketplace, reveals that three routes in the UK have made the top ten most dog-friendly driving routes in the … [Read more...]
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