tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from The Rt Hon Richard Holden MP 2023-11-06T12:34:44+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-transport-safety-officers-to-crack-down-on-anti-social-behaviour 2023-11-06T12:34:44+00:00 New Transport Safety Officers to crack down on anti-social behaviour Backed by £2.5 million of funding, specially-trained officers will enhance public safety and help prevent violence against women and girls on and around public transport. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/motoring-executive-agency-business-plans-2023-to-2024-publication-delayed 2023-10-26T13:38:07+01:00 Motoring executive agency business plans 2023 to 2024: publication delayed Publication of the motoring executive agency business plans for 2023 to 2024 has been delayed for data clarification. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-invests-200-million-to-drive-innovation-and-get-more-zero-emission-trucks-on-our-roads 2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00 Government invests £200 million to drive innovation and get more zero emission trucks on our roads New funding will create new jobs and provide crucial infrastructure to help the haulage sector decarbonise. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/80-million-funding-delivered-to-improve-and-protect-bus-services 2023-09-28T00:01:09+01:00 £80 million funding delivered to improve and protect bus services Funding will protect essential bus services and allow local authorities to make the improvements that would most benefit their communities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bus-fares-in-rural-england-drop-11-thanks-to-governments-2-fare-cap 2023-09-22T16:39:25+01:00 Bus fares in rural England drop 11% thanks to government's £2 fare cap The £2 fare cap has cut travel costs, especially in rural areas, where buses are vital for people to get around. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-facilities-for-lorry-drivers-as-winners-of-8-million-funding-revealed 2023-09-11T00:01:00+01:00 Better facilities for lorry drivers as winners of £8 million funding revealed Government and industry funding to significantly upgrade truck stops for lorry drivers and support recruitment and workforce retention. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hundreds-of-new-zero-emission-buses-to-connect-communities-in-england 2023-09-08T00:01:00+01:00 Hundreds of new zero emission buses to connect communities in England Government funding to help decarbonise public transport and develop innovative ideas to ensure future infrastructure is low-carbon and resilient. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-re-launch-think-campaign-in-continued-drive-to-improve-road-safety 2023-08-03T00:01:00+01:00 Government re-launch THINK! campaign in continued drive to improve road safety Campaign reminds people of important changes to the Highway Code. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/43-million-for-a38-to-tackle-congestion-and-create-jobs-in-worcestershire 2023-08-03T00:01:00+01:00 £43 million for A38 to tackle congestion and create jobs in Worcestershire Improvements to A38 Bromsgrove will reduce journey times and boost connectivity for residents in the West Midlands. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-launches-review-of-dvla-to-strengthen-agency-for-the-future 2023-07-25T12:04:00+01:00 Government launches review of DVLA to strengthen agency for the future Independent review will ensure that DVLA can continue to provide a licensing service to motorists and the public. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-bus-services-in-the-north-east-thanks-to-a-further-45-million-funding-boost 2023-06-30T00:15:01+01:00 Better bus services in the North East thanks to a further £45 million funding boost Additional funding will help lower bus fares, improve local transport connections and reduce journey times. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-bus-services-for-kent-thanks-to-16-million-funding-boost 2023-06-21T00:01:07+01:00 Better bus services for Kent thanks to £16 million funding boost Additional funding will help lower bus fares, improve punctuality and reduce journey times. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-economy-boosted-by-14-billion-as-longer-lorries-roll-out-on-roads 2023-05-10T00:15:00+01:00 UK economy boosted by £1.4 billion as longer lorries roll out on roads Legislation change allowing longer lorries and longer semi-trailers on roads will save 70,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released into the air. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/taxi-licensing-strengthened-to-protect-passengers-in-england 2023-04-27T10:11:47+01:00 Taxi licensing strengthened to protect passengers in England Councils in England are mandated to use a national database that records taxi drivers who have had their licences removed for misconduct. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-smes-secure-funding-to-transform-future-of-freight 2023-04-11T00:15:00+01:00 UK SMEs secure funding to transform future of freight Winning projects will help to create greener ways of delivering freight across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/proposed-measures-to-strengthen-uk-fuel-supply-chain 2023-04-05T13:30:06+01:00 Proposed measures to strengthen UK fuel supply chain Have your say on increasing the weight limit for fuel tankers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-industry-and-government-forum-launched-to-boost-freight-decarbonisation-and-innovation 2023-04-05T00:15:00+01:00 New industry and government forum launched to boost freight decarbonisation and innovation Energy and freight industry experts work together to support rail, road, air, maritime and warehousing reach net zero by 2050. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-investment-turbocharges-uks-net-zero-ambitions-and-economic-growth-in-scotland 2023-04-03T11:51:00+01:00 Transport investment turbocharges UK’s net zero ambitions and economic growth in Scotland Government commitment to develop new green technologies in Scotland will improve connectivity, create jobs and encourage people to walk and cycle. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hop-around-for-2-this-easter-as-bus-fare-cap-extended-until-end-of-june 2023-04-01T00:15:00+01:00 ‘Hop Around for £2� this Easter as bus fare cap extended until end of June Government invests £75 million to provide discounted bus travel for another 3 months across 5,000+ routes from over 140 bus companies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-onboard-announcements-to-make-britains-buses-accessible-for-everyone 2023-03-30T10:11:47+01:00 New onboard announcements to make Britain’s buses accessible for everyone Audible announcements and visual displays will identify the route and direction of buses, upcoming stops and the beginning of any diversions.