Londoners have been warned of council “price hikes”, more potholes and a hit to services provided by local authorities after Sadiq Khan expands the city’s ultra low emission zone (ULEZ) on August 29. more
In an ironic twist, agents report that the opening of the Elizabeth line has made commutes harder for priced-out renters forced to move further away from stations.more
On Poland's initiative, the UNESCO Executive Council yesterday adopted a decision on promoting the bicycle as a universal means of transportation - "Bicycle for all - Bicycle for sustainable and healthy lifestyles."more
Today, the first line in the UK operated by autonomous buses was launched in Queensferry, Scotland. They will regularly carry passengers over the Forth Road Bridge.more
Danish truck drivers started blocking roads and motorway entrances this morning in protest against plans to introduce a climate tax based on kilometers travelled.more
Britons are facing major transport disruption today and tomorrow due to two more rail strikes. They coincide - rather coincidentally - with the Eurovision Song Contest taking place in Liverpool.more
Train passengers using the East Coast Main Line will have more flexible ticketing options from Sunday. Operator London North Eastern Railway (LNER) said it will expand its trial of single-leg pricing to cover its entire network.more
Scientists from the University of Warwick have identified some of the most common behaviours of aggressive drivers. They say these will help self-driving vehicles spot and react appropriately to road users who may have lost their cool.more
A major London bridge should remain closed to cars, with driverless electric pods introduced for people with mobility difficulties, according to a climate charity.more
Paris wants to be the first capital with flying electric cabs. Test flights have already taken place, and the cabs are expected to be certified before the 2024 Olympics. - French media reports.more
From today until the end of the coronation weekend, which is Monday, King Charles III personally reminds passengers on the London Underground and trains across the UK to be careful when boarding the carriages. "Mind the gap" - warns in the famous message of the monarch.more
Amajor boost to the frequency of DLR services is set to be introduced later this month, Transport for London (TfL) has revealed.
From Monday May 15, timetable changes will come in across the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), to bring more services to all routes, especially at peak times.more
Drivers and cyclists in central London can expect major disruption to their journeys ahead of and during the coronation.
Road closures and parking suspensions will come into force across much of Westminster and surrounding areas on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6.more
Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled further details for the Superloop - a new fast service bus network for London's outer boroughs.
The new localised maps highlight the proposed stops and how each route connects with existing transport services.more
A monthly ticket for 49 euro allowing travel on local transportation - buses, streetcars, subways - as well as local and regional trains has been in effect throughout Germany since May 1. More than three million people have already bought the new ticket for May, reports the Association of German Transport Companies (VDV).more
Train drivers are set to strike again, including on the day of the FA Cup final, as part of a long-running row over pay, the Aslef union says. As well as striking on 3 June, members will walk out on 12 May and 31 May.more
Paper day travelcards could be permanently withdrawn from sale at London stations under plans from the Mayor to save money. The paper tickets give unlimited travel on TfL services, including bus, Tube, Tram, Docklands Light Railway, London Underground, London Overground and Elizabeth line, as well as National Rail services in London.more
A coach company is selling tickets to London on Coronation day for £2 in a bid to boost the attractiveness of long-distance bus travel. FlixBus, which celebrates its second UK anniversary today, is offering the cut-price tickets on new routes from Peterborough and Stevenage and on its Bristol to London route, which is being increased from four to seven buses a day.more