tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2021-03-18T07:00:05+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/plug-in-car-van-and-truck-grant-to-be-targeted-at-more-affordable-models-to-allow-more-people-to-make-the-switch 2021-03-18T07:00:05+00:00 Plug-in car, van and truck grant to be targeted at more affordable models to allow more people to make the switch As more people than ever opt for electric vehicles, the government announces changes to the plug-in car, van and truck grant. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/older-tyre-ban-in-bid-to-improve-road-safety 2019-06-23T09:00:02+01:00 Older tyre ban in bid to improve road safety New rules on tyres could come into force early 2020. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/updates-to-driving-licences-to-include-alternatively-fuelled-vans 2019-04-29T10:34:59+01:00 Updates to driving licences to include alternatively fuelled vans Drivers with a category B driving licence will be able to operate alternatively fuelled vans, provided they complete a minimum of 5 hours additional training. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/consulting-on-options-to-ban-old-tyres 2019-02-27T14:20:38+00:00 Consulting on options to ban old tyres An update on potential changes to legislation,highlighting government's intention to consult on options to ban older tyres on heavy vehicles. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-consult-on-ban-on-10-year-old-tyres-to-boost-road-safety 2019-02-26T14:03:00+00:00 Government to consult on ban on 10-year-old tyres to boost road safety Government to consult on options on banning older tyres. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-online-service-for-commercial-drivers-to-pay-dvsa-fines 2019-02-05T16:37:48+00:00 New online service for commercial drivers to pay DVSA fines Lorry, van, bus and coach drivers can pay roadside fines from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) using a secure online service from 29 January 2019. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/2-million-available-for-community-minibuses 2016-09-08T00:00:00+01:00 £2 million available for community minibuses Residents, school and community groups to benefit from minibus fund. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-minister-hands-keys-to-owners-of-government-funded-new-minibuses-during-visit-to-derbyshire-supplier 2016-03-01T00:00:00+00:00 Transport Minister hands keys to owners of government-funded new minibuses during visit to Derbyshire supplier Andrew Jones sees specially-fitted vehicles being delivered to community transport organisations as part of DfT’s £25 million fund. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/300-communities-win-share-of-25-million-minibus-fund 2015-03-26T00:15:00+00:00 300 communities win share of £25 million minibus fund Hundreds of minibuses will support charities and revitalise local communities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-operators-urged-to-apply-for-25-million-minibus-fund 2015-01-08T13:21:18+00:00 Transport operators urged to apply for £25 million minibus fund Hundreds of rural charities are being urged to apply to a £25 million fund for new minibuses before time runs out. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vosa-launches-van-best-practice-guide 2013-09-30T00:01:00+01:00 VOSA launches van best practice guide The new van guide provides much needed advice and principles to help raise maintenance standards for the light goods vehicles (LGV) sector.