tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-05-16T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/extensive-failures 2025-05-16T00:00:00+01:00 Extensive Failures In a public inquiry at the end of April, Deputy Traffic Commissioner Nick Denton revoked the standard international goods vehicle operator’s licence held by Transglobal Solutions Ltd with immediate effect. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-pledges-greater-growth-for-the-coach-sector-ahead-of-national-coach-week 2025-05-06T15:36:36+01:00 Government pledges greater growth for the coach sector ahead of National Coach Week Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood, visits Star Coaches in Batley and celebrates a sector that provides 42,000 jobs in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/justified-gatekeeping 2025-05-06T11:26:24+01:00 Justified Gatekeeping One important role held by the Traffic Commissioners is that of gatekeepers to the industry. In a recent public inquiry heard by Traffic Commissioner for Wales, Victoria Davies, the importance of this can readily be seen. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-acts-to-make-thousands-of-extra-driving-tests-available-each-month 2025-04-23T00:00:00+01:00 Transport Secretary acts to make thousands of extra driving tests available each month 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 Senior Traffic Commissioner launches consultation to review approach in determining a driver’s suitability 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 Controlling the risk of Bridge Strikes 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 â€� 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 Thousands of miles of roadworks lifted ahead of Easter as drivers set to be £500 better off 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 Acting Traffic Commissioner for Scotland appointed »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp 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 Government invests nearly £38 million to bring 319 new green buses to communities across England 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 Backing British business: Prime Minister unveils plan to support carmakers »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp 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 Third cycling and walking investment strategy »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp 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 Minister and cricketers face off in ‘Battle of the Busesâ€�, as government pledges to get buses back on track through new bill 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 Kevin Rooney announced as new Senior Traffic Commissioner 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 New rule for driving test changes and cancellations to reduce waiting times 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 New measure to cut driving test waiting times 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 Insolvency and Fair Competition 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 competitiâ€� tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/public-chargepoints-in-the-uk-hit-75000-milestone 2025-03-12T00:00:00+00:00 Public chargepoints in the UK hit 75,000 milestone 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 Electric boost: over 16,000 electric vehicle chargers on the way for the Midlands 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 Reckless operator revoked 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 1,400 and counting: record number of charging sockets at UK schools thanks to government funding Home and workplace charging schemes extended for another year to support jobs and help make the UK a clean energy superpower.