Tag : Transport Committee
Transport Committee membership appointed
The House of Commons has formally appointed the membership of the Transport Committee.
Ruth Cadbury elected as chair of Transport Committee
Ruth Cadbury has been elected chair of the Transport Committee for the 2024 Parliament, following nominations and votes.
Government’s safety ambition for self-driving vehicles is ‘too weak’, say MPs
MPs on the Transport Committee have warned the Government that its “safety ambition” for self-driving vehicles is too weak and called for stronger action.
Transport Committee publishes its report on DfT Strategic Road Network
The Transport Committee has published its report on the Department of Transport’s Strategic Road Network (SRN) and questions where investment is spent. In a summary of … Read More »
MPs call for pavement parking ban across England
Government inaction on banning pavement parking has come under fire from the Transport Committee, with MPs saying the practice should be eradicated across England as they … Read More »
Ban hands-free devices and crack down on all mobile phone usage, say MPs
The Government should look at introducing tougher penalties for all mobile phone usage behind the wheel – including banning hands-free devices, starting first with public sector … Read More »
Transport Committee calls for Government ambition and leadership on cycling and walking
More leadership and ambition are required to champion walking and cycling in England, according to the Transport Select Committee, which has issued a new report – … Read More »
Long-term funding essential to address UK’s crumbling roads, say MPs
The extreme state of disrepair of the English local road network will only be sorted by a ‘front-loaded’ five-year funding settlement.
Transport Committee inquiry explores pavement parking ban
The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry to explore the problems of pavement parking in England and consider possible solutions – including a ban.
Mobility schemes could increase congestion and CO2, say MPs
New Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platforms could ensure a ‘transport revolution’ for fleets and drivers but only if the Government brings practical support and leadership.
MPs launch inquiry into ‘deteriorating’ local roads
The Transport Committee has launched a new inquiry into the funding and governance of local roads in England in a move to encourage the Government to … Read More »
Bring forward 2040 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales, say MPs
The current 2040 target to end the sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars must be brought forward to help deal with an “air quality catastrophe”.
Transport Committee continues push for VW compensation
The Transport Committee has reiterated its call for the Government to take action on compensation for owners affected by ‘Dieselgate’ as it publishes latest correspondence from … Read More »
Rail fares to get biggest hike in five years
Train fares are to increase by 3.4% on average from 2 January, representing the biggest increase since 2013.
Government-backed app aims to cut car use
The Transport Select Committee is investigating ways to launch an all-encompassing transport app, aimed at making shared and public mobility as easy as using a car.
Ministers ‘blatantly ignoring’ safety concerns over all lane running, say MPs
The Government has been accused of ignoring safety concerns over all lane running as it says such schemes are “as safe as a standard motorway”. Earlier … Read More »
