A new protest convoy is being organised to highlight continued opposition to the default 20mph speed limit in Wales. Running along part of the North Wales coast, it aims to show how congested roads could become when the tourism season gets underway in a few months. Organisers anticipate 50 vehicles will join a cavalcade that will set off from Llandudno and pass through Penrhyn Bay, Rhos on Sea … [Read more...]
Signs removal will lead to more speeding fines
Speeding convictions and fines will rise this autumn in Wales after the new default 20mph limit is introduced and Welsh Government ordered the removal of warning repeater signs and funded more camera vans. Existing 20mph repeater signs put up since 2016 and soon-to-be illegal 30mph repeater signs will be taken down, offered to English authorities or recycled as scrap. Wales is the first part of … [Read more...]
Passenger numbers falling at Cardiff-Wales Airport
Welsh Government data released today shows that passenger numbers at Cardiff Airport have fallen despite the easing of restrictions. In 2021, passenger numbers decreased by 44% compared with 2020 to 123,000. Furthermore, the number of domestic passengers fell by over 50% from 32,000 to 15,000 and the number of international passengers fell by 80,000. The Labour Government purchased the airport … [Read more...]
Overcrowded Welsh trains cause concern
Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Transport, Natasha Asghar MS, has demanded answers after images emerged of commuters being cramped, and unable to social distance, on trains across the Welsh rail network last weekend. Commenting, she said, “Ensuring there are top-notch safety measures to prevent COVID-19 is still more important than ever, yet images emerging of passengers being cramped like … [Read more...]