As more British drivers swap petrol pumps for an electric hook-up, Channel 4 Dispatches has new figures tonight revealing the shocking state of Britain’s electric car charging network. Melanie Shufflebotham, Co-founder of ZapMap said, “I think it's an issue that that needs to be improved. When I talk to the network operators, they are very aware of … [Read more...]
Travel Features
Fuel in Wales is some of UK’s dearest
Financially challenged Welsh families are forking out more of their weekly income for fuel than Londoners. The North East has the most expensive fuel in the entire UK, new research can reveal and they spend a bigger percentage of their weekly wage on fuel than any other region in the UK, as petrol prices hit their highest level on record. Motorists in … [Read more...]
Fines and seizure warning over e-scooters
If you're tempted to buy an e-scooter for yourself or as a Christmas present this year, beware of the legal pitfalls which can result in fines, penalty points and its confiscation without compensation. The UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is calling for more to be done to control the number of e-scooters being used illegally … [Read more...]
TfW running overcrowded trains, say Conservatives
Bosses at Transport for Wales have been criticised by Welsh Conservatives after two incidents of dangerous overcrowding on its trains. The Labour Government-owned body ran a service between Cardiff and Manchester with just two carriages, forcing passengers to sit on the floor or stand. One passenger said he had to help a blind woman step over people … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 November
British chemicals specialist and sustainble technology company Johnson Matthey has pulled out of the UK battery industry. The company said potential returns would not justify future investment and it is instead looking into hydrogen and decarbonisation systems for transport. Vertu Motors says Brits need to save £6,098 to afford to be a new driver for … [Read more...]
Councils need Government money to meet charging goals
The UK Government’s zero-emissions drive at risk because councils don’t have the money to install electric vehicle public charging points, they have told a major trade body, A freedom of information request issued by leading electrotechnical and engineering services trade body ECA has revealed that over half (52 per cent) of local authorities in the UK … [Read more...]
£80 fill-up hits forecourts for first time
Fuel prices are soaring to new levels and it looks like a very expensive winter for drivers, says the RAC. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said, “The price of petrol has continued to rise since it broke through the previous record high of 142.48p on 24 October, going up 3.5p in nearly three weeks. "This means filling up a 55-litre family car with … [Read more...]
Welsh Government wasted £1.7 Million on abandoned road
Nearly £1.7 million of taxpayer cash has been wasted on a road project which has now been axed by the Labour Government. Labour ministers announced they wouldn’t be pressing ahead with plans to build the much-needed Llanbedr access road – a move which has caused uproar in the area, although some villagers did not want the road. Now it has been revealed the … [Read more...]
Decade of action on road safety
The United Nations launches its Decade of Action on Road Safety 2021-2030, with the target of preventing at least 50% of the current level of road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030. Businesses have a major part to play in achieving this target, says Driving for Better Business, a free to access government-backed National Highways … [Read more...]
Wales must boost ev charging network, say Conservatives
Wales is lagging behind the rest of Britain with the lowest number of electric vehicle charging points, say Welsh Conservatives who have urged the Labour controlled Government to boost the network. Figures show Wales has just under 1,000 charging points across the country – some 20,000 less than England and more than 1,600 less than Scotland. Department of … [Read more...]
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