Plans for a new A487 road behind Newgate, Pembrokeshire have been unveiled. It is being threatened by rising tides and a bus was washed off it four years ago so planners have proposed a viaduct or two schemes to bypass the village. Caerphilly Council is seeking funding to introduce electric buses on local routes in a first for Wales. It’s also … [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 16 October
The DVLA is running an extensive campaign in Cardiff to catch road-tax dodgers. Unlicensed vehicles will be clamped on public roads and then removed at the owners expense and a hefty fine is payable to get a vehicle back. VW plans to cut its dealership network and move more sales on-line. It says its responding to changing markets and wants to cut … [Read more...]
On-line parts, servicing and repairs sees major growth
The UK’s car servicing and repair sector grew again in 2016, with turnover rising 2.4% to £21.6 billion, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Growth was primarily driven by sustained record numbers of new car registrations, and greater reliability, leading to more vehicles remaining on British roads for longer but still requiring … [Read more...]
