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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
Lifestyle UK: RAC expects Christmas traffic to hit highest level in five years

UK: RAC expects Christmas traffic to hit highest level in five years

But 10 percent of drivers won't travel amid Covid-19 fears.
By James Fossdyke 20 December 2021
Safety UK motorway safety drive catches 240 offenders in just two weeks

UK motorway safety drive catches 240 offenders in just two weeks

The drivers in south-west England were caught out by patrolling police HGV tractor units.
By James Fossdyke 14 December 2021
Lifestyle UK: Half term set to cause 'autumn rush' on UK roads

UK: Half term set to cause 'autumn rush' on UK roads

Almost 20 million leisure journeys are expected in the UK over the weekend of October 23-25.
By James Fossdyke 22 October 2021
22:46 Races and Chases Busy Autobahn bungles Bugatti Chiron Super Sport high-speed run

Busy Autobahn bungles Bugatti Chiron Super Sport high-speed run

It still hits 212 mph.
By Anthony Alaniz 16 October 2021
Industry UK insurance prices continue to fall despite traffic returning

UK insurance prices continue to fall despite traffic returning

CompareTheMarket.com says shopping around could now save you up to £100 a year.
By James Fossdyke 11 October 2021
Safety Paris limits speed to 19 mph on vast majority of streets

Paris limits speed to 19 mph on vast majority of streets

The policy aims to promote "soft" mobility in the city.
By Jacob Oliva 31 August 2021
Safety UK: Bumper-to-bumper bank holiday predicted with 17m trips planned

UK: Bumper-to-bumper bank holiday predicted with 17m trips planned

Transport data firm Inrix says delays are in the offing as drivers get away for the weekend.
By James Fossdyke 27 August 2021
Technology Spain is deploying drones to monitor traffic violations

Spain is deploying drones to monitor traffic violations

Could other countries soon follow?
By Enrico Punsalang 23 August 2021
Government Government invests millions in new traffic signals for local roads

Government invests millions in new traffic signals for local roads

RAC says the £15m investment will benefit road users.
By James Fossdyke 17 August 2021
Industry UK: More than 11m holidaymakers to hit the road as schools break up

UK: More than 11m holidaymakers to hit the road as schools break up

Data from Inrix suggests traffic hotspots include the M25, M1 and M4.
By James Fossdyke 22 July 2021
Industry UK: Relaxed Covid restrictions and school holidays are 'perfect storm' for traffic

UK: Relaxed Covid restrictions and school holidays are 'perfect storm' for traffic

An AA survey suggests four in 10 drivers will drive to their summer holiday destination.
By James Fossdyke 22 July 2021
Industry 'Unprecedented' summer will see surge in traffic jams, RAC predicts

'Unprecedented' summer will see surge in traffic jams, RAC predicts

Destinations in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset are expected to be the most popular.
By James Fossdyke 16 July 2021
Industry Weekend traffic exceeds pre-pandemic levels in June

Weekend traffic exceeds pre-pandemic levels in June

But records show weekday traffic is still down as people work from home.
By James Fossdyke 07 July 2021
Industry Weekday traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels after lockdown

Weekday traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels after lockdown

Government data suggests traffic levels are more or less back to normal.
By James Fossdyke 15 June 2021
Industry Busy roads predicted as travel restrictions impact holiday plans

Busy roads predicted as travel restrictions impact holiday plans

Coronavirus restrictions could mean an increase in traffic this summer.
By James Fossdyke 14 June 2021
03:00 Police Justice is served as police pulls over multiple cars after cutting lane

Justice is served as police pulls over multiple cars after cutting lane

Don't do this.
By Chris Okula 07 June 2021
Industry Bank holiday traffic expected as 11m plan UK getaways

Bank holiday traffic expected as 11m plan UK getaways

Next weekend is the first bank holiday since lockdown was lifted.
By James Fossdyke 27 May 2021
Industry RAC predicts busiest May bank holiday since 2016 amid relaxed lockdown

RAC predicts busiest May bank holiday since 2016 amid relaxed lockdown

The organisation expects roads to be 62 percent busier than at Easter.
By James Fossdyke 28 April 2021
Industry UK: Record low Easter traffic expected despite lockdown easing

UK: Record low Easter traffic expected despite lockdown easing

RAC figures suggest just 5.6 million leisure journeys will be made over Easter weekend.
By James Fossdyke 29 March 2021
Green Road and rail authorities collaborate to cut city-centre traffic

Road and rail authorities collaborate to cut city-centre traffic

Network Rail and Highways England want 'park-and-ride' train stations outside towns.
By James Fossdyke 22 September 2020
Industry Rush-hour traffic back to pre-Covid-19 levels

Rush-hour traffic back to pre-Covid-19 levels

Figures show schools and nurseries are part of the problem.
By James Fossdyke 21 September 2020
Industry Covid has saved you two days of sitting in your car while commuting

Covid has saved you two days of sitting in your car while commuting

But it's starting to go back to normal in some parts of the world.
By Jacob Oliva 17 September 2020
Industry Traffic jams predicted amid bumper bank holiday

Traffic jams predicted amid bumper bank holiday

British drivers are expected to make 18 million leisure journeys this weekend.
By James Fossdyke 27 August 2020
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