Uber is adding more polluting car trips to already-clogged European cities such as London and Paris, new analysis suggests - contributing to air pollution and climate change and exploding the company’s sustainability claims. Data compiled by Euromonitor for European research and campaign group Transport & Environment shows a surge in the number of Uber … [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...]
Council crews vote on possible gritting strike
Council workers in Carmarthenshire will finish voting today on possible industrial action over gritting duties this winter. GMB Union is balloting members for strike action over winter gritting, or other forms for action short of a strike. If members strike there could be a blanket ban on winter gritting duties - meaning roads across south Wales could … [Read more...]
Roads conditions worsening, RAC survey is told
The equivalent of nearly 20m UK drivers think the condition and maintenance of the roads they use every day has got even worse over the past 12 months, new RAC research has found. Half of drivers (49%) surveyed for the 2019 RAC Report on Motoring say the condition of local roads – that is all roads that are not motorways or major A-roads – has deteriorated … [Read more...]
Welsh Government says further delay to major road
Conservative AMs have criticised Welsh Government over another A465 completion date delay. A critical section of the Heads of the Valleys Road will be delayed until n late 2020. Commenting on the announcement that the completion date for widening part of the Heads of the Valleys Road A465 has been pushed back for the second time this year, Russell George … [Read more...]
Bright tips for dark nights
With the clocks going back on Sunday 27 October, we’re going to be travelling more in the dark and IAM RoadSmart has top tips about riding and driving in the autumn and winter. It’s not just drivers and riders who need to be more careful, there are vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists that need to be aware of the dangers too. IAM … [Read more...]
Green plates plan for EVs
If green number plates are introduced to mark out electric cars, research from a Welsh insurer shows it will accelerate the take up of low emission models. A large proportion of British motorists – over 8 million - are expected to make the switch to an electric or hybrid car in the next five years. This week, the DfT published its suggestions for the new … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 October
Part of Newport Road, Cardiff will be closed from saturday night to permit filming of stunt scenes in a new movie. The closure over two days will be infront of the Mercure Hotel and diversions will be signposted but motorists should plan for delays, particularly on monday commuting times. Edinburgh Marina Holdings has established itself as a pioneer … [Read more...]
Mapping the range of EVs
Today’s electric cars with the longest range can travel over 250 miles on a single charge but for many potential buyers a perceived lack of range is still a major barrier to going electric. To help overcome this misconception and give drivers the confidence to make the switch, the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) and Low Carbon Vehicle … [Read more...]
M4 Commission outlines work
A fresh look at problems along the M4 through Newport has been promised by the Welsh Government’s South East Wales Transport Commission. It was created after First Minister Mark Drakeford vetoed a new motorway south of the south east Wales city intended to relieve congestion on the current M4 through the Brynglas Tunnels. In a scoping document being … [Read more...]
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