Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford will today bring business leaders in Wales up to speed on the Metro service, before the franchise change in a week’s time. He will tell them Metro will deliver against a range of policy objectives by creating a network that will serve communities, accessible to all and operating seven days a week with fare cuts on some … [Read more...]
Travel Features
Key-in your thoughts on air pollution in Wales
The Welsh Government wants to hear public views on their final package of measures to improve air quality on Welsh roads. At the end of July, Welsh Government published an interim supplemental plan for tackling roadside nitrogen dioxide concentrations alongside the UK Government’s plan 2017 - Tackling Roadside Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations in … [Read more...]
Circuit of Wales plan on track again
A new attempt to create the Circuit of Wales is underway, writes Robin Roberts. The controversial £433M scheme on mountainside overlooking Ebbw Vale was rejected for Welsh Government assistance in June 2017. The original proposers of the 2013 venture failed to secure the confidence of the Welsh Government which had put £9M into studies to turn over … [Read more...]
Future logistics conference
Self-driving and electric vehicles, drone technology, Wi-Fi connectivity, artificial intelligence and more: the world around us is changing fast, and the logistics sector is one area embracing new technologies and solutions quickly. The Freight Transport Association, which has more than 17,000 members nationwide, will be holding a new one-day event, The … [Read more...]
Tougher roadside checks for drivers coming in
IAM RoadSmart has warned motorists that they can expect to be tested for a suite of reasons if they happen to be stopped by the police for any reason. Every driver stopped by police from Thames Valley, Hampshire and the West Midlands in September will be required to read a number plate from 20 metres it was revealed this week. Anyone who fails will … [Read more...]
Wales’ bridges need money spending on upgrades
About 40 state-managed bridges in Wales need £5m spent on them to meet current standards, said the Welsh Government. While the Government says they are not dangerous or liable to collapse, some 39 out of 1,263 bridges are substandard and the admission came after the Institution for Civil Engineers in Wales said the Genoa, Italy motorway collapse was an … [Read more...]
Speeding Welsh tourist is stopped in his tracks
A Welsh tourist has reportedly been arrested as he tried to leave Dubai in a dispute over £36,000 in speeding fines in a rented Lamborghini. Farah Hashi, 25, from Newport, was caught on cameras in four hours at up to 150mph in the £155,000 supercar. Brother, Adman, 50, told media a deal had been struck to repay about £30,000 raised by family and … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 August
As many as 14.4m cars are expected to take to the country’s major roads from today to bank holiday Monday, according to research of drivers’ intentions conducted by the RAC and INRIX. Some 11.2m people plan to get away but another 3.2m say they will are at present undecided as to which day they will be travelling on. With families across the UK keen … [Read more...]
Prepare and double-check before departing for the weekend
If you’re planning a bank holiday getaway then be sure you can make your journey a safe and stress-free one. Here’s IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, to help you prepare for your trip, because a little preparation goes a long way. Take some time to check your vehicle inside and out before you set off. Check the … [Read more...]
Company car is just the job
The company car still rules the road for incentives. When looking to find fresh talent, it seems that company cars are still the best bet for businesses, according to new research by OSV. It shows 49% of interviewees would even consider accepting a job that didn’t otherwise appeal, if a car that they couldn’t afford privately came as part of the … [Read more...]
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