A 63-year-old bus driver has been arrested after eight people were injured when a bus going to Swansea University crashed into a railway bridge after a route diversion. Two were seriously hurt and another has life threatening injuries after the First Cymru vehicle hit the bridge in Neath Road, Landore, Swansea when it was diverted from its normal route to … [Read more...]
Travel Features
Government urged not to pull the Plug-in grants
The BVRLA has joined forces with over twenty automotive, environmental, EV charging and fleet organisations to call upon the next government to pledge their continued support for the Plug-in Car and Van Grants. In a joint letter sent to the main party leaders today, the message from industry is clear. If the next government is serious about meeting its … [Read more...]
£20M preferred route announced for A40 near Narberth
Welsh Government has decided on its preferred route for a £20M improvement to the A40 north of Narberth, Pembs.. Ken Skates, Welsh Government Economy and Transport Minister, has confirmed the preferred route for improvements between Penblewin Roundabout and Redstone Cross on the A40, with work starting next year and completed in 2021, The proposal – Option … [Read more...]
Exploding electric myths
Interest in green motoring continues to grow as Brits look to cut their carbon footprint and reduce their running costs, with sales of pure electric cars up by 151 per cent in October. But despite the growth, and Government plans to phase out the sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars by 2040, several myths around electric vehicles remain. A survey of … [Read more...]
New plan to energise Welsh automotive sector
A new plan to energise the automotive industry and help it meet future challenges is being developed by the Welsh Government. Economy Minister Ken Skates will outline the new plan at an Automotive Summit at Hensol Castle later today and hours before the Welsh sector's annual networking dinner, where the keynote speaker will be Aston Martin CEO Dr Andy … [Read more...]
Road rage breakdown
Over 11% of drivers have consciously chased someone whose driving has annoyed them they have told pollsters for the Car Shop. The stats also show 8% of drivers have had physical fights, 6% have damaged their victim’s vehicles and, shockingly, 3% of British drivers have even assaulted someone with their vehicle due to road rage. However, most … [Read more...]
Majority drivers see EVs as future of industry
Two thirds of Brits think electric cars are the future of the motor industry. Transport currently accounts for almost a third (30%) of the world’s total energy use and around a quarter of the global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. With climate change high on the news agenda and more consumers than ever making a conscious effort to reduce … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 November
Vale of Glamorgan Council is working with providers to install several charging locations for 50 e-bikes in Penarth. It will not only provide transport in the town but also intended to link with a similar scheme in Cardiff which has been successfully running for two years. A second trade union has voted for taking strike action over conditions and pay for … [Read more...]
Safety fears of majority drivers on ‘smart’ motorways
About 68% of drivers questioned by the RAC think removing the hard shoulder on the ever-increasing number of the country’s smart motorways compromises safety for those who breakdown in a live lane. To increase capacity on the country’s busiest roads over one hundred miles of hard shoulder have been converted by Highways England into running lanes for … [Read more...]
Be aware & alert to winter dangers behind the wheel
With winter drawing in, the weather and darker nights put additional strains on drivers, particularly older and inexperienced motorists, so IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, shares his tips which might save you from having an accident or worse. Older people can be more susceptible to fatigue so tiredness can prove … [Read more...]
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