Cardiff will be charging SUV owners more to park outside their homes and restricting spaces for all motorists in the first move of its kind in Britain. Chair of the Senedd's Economy Committee and Conservative MS Andrew RT Davies has slammed proposals from Cardiff Council to charge drivers of Sports Utility Vehicles more to park in the city and also charge … [Read more...]
SUVs and new homes hit in Cardiff parking shakeup
Cardiff Council has declared war on SUVs and commuters' cars as it pushes use of public transport. Under the new proposed scheme all on-street parking bounded within the areas south of the A48, west of River Rhymney, north of Cardiff Bay and east of the River Ely and the outer wards would be split into four distinct parking management areas with different … [Read more...]
Trams planned for Cardiff Crossrail
Plans have been revealed for a new tramway from Cardiff Central railway station to Cardiff Bay. The first phase of Cardiff Crossrail, which is being delivered by Cardiff Council and Transport for Wales, will significantly improve the railway network between the city centre and Cardiff Bay, benefiting the wider city and region. Members of the public are … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 April
The magnificent new Rolls-Royce Spectre has joined the stable of superb exoticars at Auto Vivendi. This came hot on the heels of their striking new Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato and McLaren Artura and still more highly desirable models are being added this year. Drivers typically save up to £46 paying for their annual insurance premium in a lump sum rather … [Read more...]
EVs are too expensive, drivers tell Go.Compare
A new survey from Go.Compare Car Insurance found that cost is the main barrier stopping drivers from getting an electric vehicle. In light of the government’s 2030 and 2035 EV targets, the comparison site asked motorists whether they were planning on buying an EV in the next five years. Over half of the respondents (57.9%) stated they weren’t thinking of … [Read more...]
Tradelines 14 December
BBC Wales meteorologist Derek Brockway is showing his true grit this winter after Cardiff Council named a new snow clearing vehicle after him. The Derek Brr-ockway gritter has gone into service with encouragement from the Barry-born broadcaster, who said, "I've always wanted to be a weatherman but I never thought I'd have a gritter named after me, this is … [Read more...]
Cameras catch Cardiff drivers in £2.4M net
Cardiff Council has netted £2.4M in spot-fines from drivers photographed committing moving traffic offences in just 12 months. Stopping in yellow boxes, driving in bus lanes or the wrong way down one-streets has been a bumper fund raiser for the Welsh capital and its success may now be duplicated in other Welsh cities and towns as legislation is rolled … [Read more...]
Welsh councils rake in £10M surplus from drivers
Councils in Wales ran a surplus of £10,065,347 in 2017/18 from parking charges and fines, 25% more than the previous year, according to a Freedom of Information request from the Welsh Conservatives. Labour-controlled Cardiff and Swansea city councils generated returns of £3.9m and £2.7m, respectively, in 2017/18, both increases on the previous … [Read more...]
Motorists’ mishaps costing them millions
Motorists' mishaps are costing them millions in fines, according to insurer Confused.com. Councils in Wales are raked in almost £6 million in fines on drivers for passing through a bus lane in just one year. New research reveals motorists in the region are left feeling confused by bus lane signage, and are making calls for them to be made clearer, as … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 April
Cardiff Council officers have claimed almost £1.1M to pay their daily commuting costs. A total of £1,095,587.50 was reimbursed to Council Officers for their everyday travel expenditure during 2015/16 say Welsh Conservatives, who have called into question this taxpayer funded subsidy. … [Read more...]
