After many years of lobbying and Government engagement, the freight sector is finally being recognised for its importance to local and national economies. The sector sits at the core of the UK economy, supporting over 2.5 million jobs and contributing £124 billion to the economy. It is estimated that the weight of goods transported by freight is expected to … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 April
An Uber-style community transport app for NHS patients in the Valleys is being considered by the Ministerial Taskforce for the South Wales Valleys. The app for patients who need to travel to hospital for appointments and treatment would bring together all providers of community transport to share vehicles and reduce wasted trips. Car thieves have … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 October
Homeowners in university cities will benefit from the sharing economy. An estimated 130,000 will take their cars to university this month but they will probably have nowhere to park and YourParkingSpace.co.uk offer students and residents a parking solution. Lorries with poor visibility and a possible danger to cyclists will be banned in London from … [Read more...]