Transport Policy
National Pothole Day in the UK
Every year on 15 January, the UK marks National Pothole Day — a reminder of the persistent problem of road surface damage that affects millions
Councils to gain new powers to tackle pavem...
Local authorities across England are set to receive new powers to introduce area-wide pavement parking restrictions, a move designed to improve accessibility and safety for
Government launches first Road Safety Strat...
The UK Government has launched its first Road Safety Strategy in more than ten years, setting out plans it says will save thousands of lives
Government to ease rules for 4.25-tonne zer...
The Government has confirmed it will legislate to make it easier for fleets to operate zero-emission vans weighing between 3.5 and 4.25 tonnes. The commitment
U.S. trucking is changing, will UK and Euro...
The U.S. trucking industry is rapidly transforming and could impact logistics policies in Europe. While positive trends are shaping American trucking companies, other decisions have
Transport Secretary pressure to act on vehi...
The Government is facing mounting pressure from road and vehicle safety campaigners, industry leaders and the public to adopt the European Union’s latest Vehicle General
Key transport infrastructure projects cance...
Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, made a statement in Parliament on Monday (29/07/2024), and identified major ‘black holes’ in the government’s financing, requiring
UK transport post-lockdown: What can we exp...
There are many opposing forces at work when it comes to the changing face of UK transport in a post-lockdown Britain. A rise in car
What does Boris Johnson’s win mean for fl...
In December, the ruling Conservatives won an outright majority in the UK’s General Election – something they have not enjoyed since 2017. What’s more, this
Delivering sustainable road transport
As Parliament shuts for a five-week general election campaign, the BVRLA is calling for the next Government to back the fleet sector by confirming the
