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Government London to get 1,000 charging points in 2020

London to get 1,000 charging points in 2020

One thousand new residential charging points will be installed this year
By Mark Kane 02 January 2020
Safety London trials noise-emitting electric buses to improve safety

London trials noise-emitting electric buses to improve safety

The buses are designed to emit a noise that alerts people to their presence.
By James Fossdyke 24 December 2019
Technology London gets new online service for reporting problems with roads

London gets new online service for reporting problems with roads

Transport for London says the system helps make moving around the capital easier and safer.
By James Fossdyke 19 December 2019
General There could be hundreds of illegal taxis in London

There could be hundreds of illegal taxis in London

A new BBC investigation has found that some institutions offer to take tests for applicants in exchange for money.
By Dominik Wilde 05 November 2019
Safety London launches 'world-leading' lorry safety scheme

London launches 'world-leading' lorry safety scheme

Businesses are being urged to get their vehicles permits as soon as possible.
By James Fossdyke 01 November 2019
Safety Two-thirds of car passengers felt uncomfortable with drivers' speed

Two-thirds of car passengers felt uncomfortable with drivers' speed

But about a third said they didn't feel comfortable raising the issue with the driver.
By James Fossdyke 21 October 2019
Safety London proposes new schemes to make roadworks less disruptive

London proposes new schemes to make roadworks less disruptive

Measures include a new "Roadworks Charter" designed to improve safety.
By James Fossdyke 11 October 2019
Safety New data released to stop vehicles hitting bridges in London

New data released to stop vehicles hitting bridges in London

At present, London's authorities are dealing with "at least" two 'bridge strikes' a month.
By James Fossdyke 10 October 2019
Safety Calls for changes to city centres as roads are 'not safe' for kids

Calls for changes to city centres as roads are 'not safe' for kids

A study found two-thirds of drivers think roads are unsafe for children to walk down.
By James Fossdyke 01 October 2019
Safety London to trial 'cutting-edge' bus safety systems

London to trial 'cutting-edge' bus safety systems

Systems under evaluation include a driver fatigue monitor and AI tech that predicts pedestrian movement.
By James Fossdyke 18 September 2019
Safety Central London to get blanket 20 mph speed limits from next year

Central London to get blanket 20 mph speed limits from next year

Transport for London says the move is supposed to improve safety.
By James Fossdyke 10 September 2019
Technology London to get 'world-leading' control room tech to combat congestion

London to get 'world-leading' control room tech to combat congestion

New software will use "rich data" to help ensure traffic flows smoothly.
By James Fossdyke 03 September 2019
Safety London introduces new scheme to improve safety and air quality

London introduces new scheme to improve safety and air quality

Borough-level project is designed to make London safer and healthier.
By James Fossdyke 21 August 2019
Safety Drivers' group calls London's Vision Zero safety project a 'fantasy'

Drivers' group calls London's Vision Zero safety project a 'fantasy'

The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) says the idea is "counter-productive", despite reduction in fatalities.
By James Fossdyke 07 August 2019
Safety Fatalities on streets of London fell to record low in 2018

Fatalities on streets of London fell to record low in 2018

But the authorities say more can still be done.
By James Fossdyke 29 July 2019
Green Cabbies snap up first of £30m of incentives to go green

Cabbies snap up first of £30m of incentives to go green

The first 1,250 grants for electric taxis have been taken.
By James Fossdyke 11 July 2019
Government London could invest up to £2m in congestion-busting innovations

London could invest up to £2m in congestion-busting innovations

Transport for London is negotiating potential investments with three companies.
By James Fossdyke 18 June 2019
Safety Drivers caught speeding near London schools to be confronted by kids

Drivers caught speeding near London schools to be confronted by kids

It's hoped the voices of children can get the anti-speeding message through to motorists.
By James Fossdyke 12 June 2019
Public invited to comment on planned 20mph limit in central London

Public invited to comment on planned 20mph limit in central London

New proposal will see a blanket 20 mph limit in the Congestion Charge Zone.
By James Fossdyke 10 June 2019
Government ULEZ takes 9,400 old, polluting cars off London's roads every day

ULEZ takes 9,400 old, polluting cars off London's roads every day

The proportion of cleaner vehicles in central London is up to 74 percent.
By James Fossdyke 27 May 2019
Government New £170k investment in business to reduce congestion in London

New £170k investment in business to reduce congestion in London

TfL says the investment will improve quality of life by reducing congestion and pollution caused by business traffic.
By James Fossdyke 01 May 2019
Safety Public 'supportive' of London's new HGV safety rules, says TfL

Public 'supportive' of London's new HGV safety rules, says TfL

But the Freight Transport Association says policymakers should concentrate on other areas of vehicle safety.
By James Fossdyke 01 May 2019
Government Only one in three aware of the ULEZ going live, research shows

Only one in three aware of the ULEZ going live, research shows

Just one in three UK adults knows they will now be charged extra to take older, polluting cars into central London.
By James Fossdyke 09 April 2019
Government Government invests £50m to encourage people out of cars

Government invests £50m to encourage people out of cars

Eleven new projects in London aim to reducing road traffic and improving air quality in the capital.
By James Fossdyke 11 March 2019
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