tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2025-04-23T10:54:14+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-acts-to-make-thousands-of-extra-driving-tests-available-each-month 2025-04-23T10:54:14+01:00

Further action to reduce waiting times will see thousands of additional tests made available every month.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/senior-traffic-commissioner-launches-consultation-to-review-approach-in-determining-a-drivers-suitability 2025-04-17T17:09:36+01:00

Industry regulator seeks views on revised Statutory Guidance and Statutory Directions.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/controlling-the-risk-of-bridge-strikes 2025-04-16T17:04:30+01:00

Following a recent public inquiry, Carey London Ltd had regulatory action taken against their Operator’s Licence by the Traffic Commissioner for the East of England, Richard Turfitt. Additionally, the vocational entitlement �

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/thousands-of-miles-of-roadworks-lifted-ahead-of-easter-as-drivers-set-to-be-500-better-off 2025-04-16T00:01:04+01:00

We are tackling the real problems that drivers face by lifting miles of roadworks and cracking down on disruptive streetworks. 

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/acting-traffic-commissioner-for-scotland-appointed 2025-04-09T11:41:04+01:00

The Secretary of State for Transport has appointed Richard Turfitt as Acting Traffic Commissioner for Scotland.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-invests-nearly-38-million-to-bring-319-new-green-buses-to-communities-across-england 2025-04-08T00:01:09+01:00

Funding will make bus travel cleaner and more affordable for passengers, while helping the UK to meet its zero emissions goals.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/backing-british-business-prime-minister-unveils-plan-to-support-carmakers 2025-04-06T00:00:00+01:00

The Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate will be changed to make it easier for industry to upgrade to make electric vehicles.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/third-cycling-and-walking-investment-strategy 2025-03-28T11:56:01+00:00

The government will publish a third cycling and walking investment strategy setting out its long-term vision for active travel.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/minister-and-cricketers-face-off-in-battle-of-the-buses-as-government-pledges-to-get-buses-back-on-track-through-new-bill 2025-03-26T00:00:00+00:00

We're determined to ensure our bus services stay safe, inclusive and comfortable for all passengers.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/kevin-rooney-announced-as-new-senior-traffic-commissioner 2025-03-25T15:32:06+00:00

Secretary of State for Transport appoints Kevin Rooney as the new Senior Traffic Commissioner.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-rule-for-driving-test-changes-and-cancellations-to-reduce-waiting-times 2025-03-17T16:52:27+00:00

Learner drivers will need to give more notice when changing or cancelling their car driving test to avoid losing the test fee from 8 April 2025.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-measure-to-cut-driving-test-waiting-times 2025-03-17T14:51:42+00:00

Latest measure tackles driving test backlog and helps to ensure learners can take their tests without unnecessary delays.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/insolvency-and-fair-competition 2025-03-14T14:38:38+00:00

At a recent public inquiry, Traffic Commissioner for the West of England, Kevin Rooney refused PHS Group SW Ltd's application for a restricted goods vehicle operator’s licence, citing serious concerns over fair competiti�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/public-chargepoints-in-the-uk-hit-75000-milestone 2025-03-12T00:00:00+00:00

Government is investing over £2.3 billion to ensure number of chargers will continue to grow, giving people the confidence to switch to EVs.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/electric-boost-over-16000-electric-vehicle-chargers-on-the-way-for-the-midlands 2025-03-07T09:44:57+00:00

New chargepoints will power growth, cut emissions and improve lives in the Midlands and beyond.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/reckless-operator-revoked 2025-03-04T00:00:00+00:00

Following a recent public inquiry, Eddaball Scaffolding Ltd has had its Restricted Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence revoked by the Traffic Commissioner for Wales, Victoria Davies.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1400-and-counting-record-number-of-charging-sockets-at-uk-schools-thanks-to-government-funding 2025-02-28T00:00:00+00:00

Home and workplace charging schemes extended for another year to support jobs and help make the UK a clean energy superpower.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/120-million-to-roll-out-more-electric-vans-taxis-and-motorbikes 2025-02-25T00:00:00+00:00

We are making it easier, faster and cheaper for people across the UK to switch to electric vehicles.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/company-selling-dangerous-motorcycle-helmets-handed-large-fines 2025-02-25T00:00:00+00:00

Bikers Lifestyle Ltd has been ordered to pay over £10,000 in fines and costs after selling motorcycle helmets that "catastrophically failed" safety tests.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/warning-to-restricted-licence-holders 2025-02-14T16:25:49+00:00

The case of Concept Scaffolding Services Ltd, recently heard by the Traffic Commissioner for the East of England and Senior Traffic Commissioner, Richard Turfitt, has highlighted issues from which other licence holders might�