Wales has the highest rate of train cancellations and lateness across the British network. The failings by Welsh Government's services arm Transport for Wales shows cancellations run at 7%. Commenting on the news that stations in Wales had the highest cancellation rate in the UK, at 7%, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS said, … [Read more...]
French police 20 times more likely to breath test drivers
British motorists are twenty times more likely to be breathalysed in France than in the UK with random testing allowed. The gendarmes tested 109 drivers per 1000 population in 2021, compared to just 5 per 1000 in Britain. With the drink drive limit across Europe also much lower than England & Wales, it’s all too easy to flout the law whilst motoring … [Read more...]
14 Million motorists expected on holiday weekend roads
More than 14m drivers are set to make leisure trips this bank holiday weekend – nearly 2m more than last year, says the RAC. Saturday is expected to be the busiest ‘getaway’ day of the weekend on the roads, with the RAC’s research of 2,316 UK drivers showing as many as 3.1m separate trips are due to be taken. Friday is forecast to be the next … [Read more...]
Bank Holiday tips to make the most of it
It’s nearly the bank holiday that UK households dream about as the Met Office predicts drier and brighter conditions across the country. Millions will be hitting the roads to visit friends, family, and holiday destinations, all while soaking up the summer sunshine. Whilst this is a great time to explore the country, drivers need to take extra precautions … [Read more...]
Brimming your tank is past it
Almost one in five motorist, around 18%, are no longer “brimming” their tank when they fill up with fuel due to rising mortgage and rent costs. The impact of high housing expenditure on personal finances also means 12% have stopped using their car altogether while 10% want to swap their current model for one that costs less to run - and 5% may have to sell … [Read more...]
Transport for Wales spending going off the rails
Transport for Wales has spent £14.2M on 40 consultants over two years at it rolls out its Metro project, but only six firms were registered in Wales, according to an investigation by Welsh Conservatives. The two-year spending spree included HR advice, management and IT assistance and the Tories say the initial £5 billion project is spiralling out of control … [Read more...]
Lords looking into Government’s ev plans
An electric vehicles inquiry is being launched by Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee. Given the importance of decarbonising transport to reach net zero, the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is launching an inquiry into electric vehicles (EVs) today. The aim of the inquiry is to understand how the Government will achieve … [Read more...]
Cardiff Bus axing routes on eve of 20mph speed limit
Cardiff Bus services are drastically changing from early next month. The operator says funding has been cut by Welsh Government and only 80% of passengers are now using buses compared to before the pandemics, so it has to make savings. It comes as an embarrassment for Welsh Government which will be introducing a nationwide 20mph speed limit on 17 September … [Read more...]
Holiday risks in driving abroad
Around eight million Brits drive abroad each year and 63% don’t checking the local driving laws. And now, motoring experts are warning drivers to be vigilant, or they could face hefty fines this summer. Research from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office found over two-thirds of Brits who have driven abroad have faced problems. And with over two in five … [Read more...]
The train’s now arriving – on your phone
A new live digital map has been launched showing customers exactly where their train is at any given time. The map shows the location of every train on the TfW network, allowing customers to view their journey in real time and see the expected arrival time at each station on its route. Transport for Wales have partnered with rail technology innovator … [Read more...]
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