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Government London set to increase fines for 'red route' contraventions

London set to increase fines for 'red route' contraventions

Transport for London is upping the maximum fine to £160.
By James Fossdyke 13 January 2022
Green Permanent bus lanes set to become London fixture after successful trial

Permanent bus lanes set to become London fixture after successful trial

It's hoped the 24-hour lanes will encourage bus travel and reduce congestion.
By James Fossdyke 29 December 2021
Government London Congestion Charge to be suspended over Christmas

London Congestion Charge to be suspended over Christmas

And the scheme's operating hours will be reduced from February 21.
By James Fossdyke 20 December 2021
Safety London aims to 'accelerate' introduction of 20 mph speed limits

London aims to 'accelerate' introduction of 20 mph speed limits

The new speed limits will cover almost 140 miles of the capital's roads by 2024.
By James Fossdyke 19 November 2021
Green London ULEZ expands to cover an area 18 times bigger than before

London ULEZ expands to cover an area 18 times bigger than before

London mayor Sadiq Khan says the expansion will be good news for health across London.
By James Fossdyke 25 October 2021
Safety London ponders higher fines for stopping on red routes

London ponders higher fines for stopping on red routes

The maximum fine could rise to £160 if new proposals are passed.
By James Fossdyke 17 August 2021
Safety London to employ new tech to make roads safer

London to employ new tech to make roads safer

Transport for London hopes new systems can improve safety and accessibility.
By James Fossdyke 16 August 2021
Safety Londoners urged to watch out for each other to boost biker safety

Londoners urged to watch out for each other to boost biker safety

It comes as figures show demand for bikes is up by a third in the capital.
By James Fossdyke 25 May 2021
Safety London's 'congestion-cutting' lane rental roadworks scheme to grow

London's 'congestion-cutting' lane rental roadworks scheme to grow

It's hoped changes to the scheme will make it safer for vulnerable road users.
By James Fossdyke 26 February 2021
Government Londoners urged to find car 'alternative' when kids go back to school

Londoners urged to find car 'alternative' when kids go back to school

Transport for London wants people to walk, cycle or use public transport.
By James Fossdyke 20 August 2020
Green London begins installing infrastructure ahead of ULEZ expansion

London begins installing infrastructure ahead of ULEZ expansion

The zone is set to grow in October 2021.
By James Fossdyke 07 August 2020
Government Mayor of London could face legal challenge over Congestion Charge hike

Mayor of London could face legal challenge over Congestion Charge hike

Two organisations say "enough is enough".
By James Fossdyke 17 July 2020
Industry London's Congestion Charge set to expand on Monday

London's Congestion Charge set to expand on Monday

Price changes announced in May will come in on June 22.
By James Fossdyke 19 June 2020
Safety Drivers urged to take care as new road layouts arrive in London

Drivers urged to take care as new road layouts arrive in London

The changes are supposed to improve safety after reports of speeding during lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 16 June 2020
Government Industry body 'bemused' by decision to raise London congestion charge

Industry body 'bemused' by decision to raise London congestion charge

The charge has risen to £15 from today.
By James Fossdyke 19 May 2020
Safety London postpones introduction of stricter rules for freight vehicles

London postpones introduction of stricter rules for freight vehicles

Rules on safety and emissions are being delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
By James Fossdyke 15 April 2020
Government London Congestion Charge and ULEZ fees suspended over virus outbreak

London Congestion Charge and ULEZ fees suspended over virus outbreak

But the Mayor of London is urging drivers not to take the opportunity to cruise around London for free.
By James Fossdyke 24 March 2020
Safety Speed limits in central London will fall to 20mph on Monday

Speed limits in central London will fall to 20mph on Monday

Almost 9km of roads in the centre of London will be affected.
By James Fossdyke 28 February 2020
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
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