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Free bus travel for under-16s coming to England this August
Children aged 5 to 15 in England will be able to travel on buses for free throughout August 2026, under a government cost of living measure.
9 Jul 2026UK Government Works on Faster Transport Activity Data
The Department for Transport is developing quicker ways to measure how people and goods move around the UK.
8 Jul 2026UK Sets Rules on How Self-Driving Cars Can Be Marketed
New UK regulations define exactly which terms manufacturers may use when describing authorised self-driving vehicles on sale in Great Britain.
7 Jul 2026UK Transport Network Climate Resilience: What the Data Shows
The Department for Transport has assessed how weather and climate change affect UK transport infrastructure, identifying gaps in resilience data and setting out recommended next steps.
2 Jul 2026DVLA Scam Warning: How to Spot Fake Emails and Texts
The DVLA has issued guidance to help motorists identify and avoid scams delivered by email, text message and other channels.
27 Jun 2026DVLA launches campaign to crack down on untaxed vehicles
The DVLA has unveiled a new awareness campaign using a talking clamp character to remind drivers of the consequences of not taxing their vehicles.
25 Jun 2026Thousands more driving tests to be added every month
The Transport Secretary has announced measures to release thousands of additional driving test slots each month, aiming to cut the lengthy waits facing learner drivers across the UK.
24 Jun 2026Theory Test to Include CPR and Defibrillator Questions from 2026
From 2026, learner drivers will face new theory test questions on CPR and defibrillator use, in a bid to raise cardiac arrest survival rates on UK roads.
22 Jun 2026DVSA Names New Chief Executive to Cut Test Backlog
Beverley Warmington has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the DVSA, with a brief to reduce driving test waiting times and improve services for learners.
21 Jun 2026DVSA bans third-party driving test booking from 12 May
Learner drivers in the UK must now book and manage their own driving tests directly, following a DVSA crackdown on unofficial third-party booking services.
19 Jun 2026UK Transport Emissions Data: What the Official Figures Show
The Department for Transport has published updated energy and environment data tables covering fuel consumption and emissions across all major transport modes.
11 Jun 2026UK Cycling and Walking Strategy Sets Out £4.5bn Investment Plan
The government has published its third cycling and walking investment strategy, committing £4.5 billion to active travel infrastructure across the UK.
10 Jun 2026£4.5bn Plan to Create 5,000 Cycling Routes and 10,000 Crossings
The government has confirmed a £4.5 billion investment to deliver 5,000 new walking and cycling routes and 10,000 safer road crossings over five years.
9 Jun 2026New pothole rules to end 'patch-up' fixes on UK roads
Councils across the UK will face tougher requirements to prove they are properly repairing potholes and maintaining roads for the long term.
8 Jun 2026