From October next year, all grey speed cameras will become yellow in a bid to make them more visible and reduce incidents of sudden braking, the government has announced. Highways England confirmed the plan after ministers ordered a review into speed camera policy earlier this year and will affect all working cameras on England’s motorways […]
An updated categorisation of defects guide has been published by the DVSA. The organisation recommends vehicle owners, operators and drivers use this guide to become more aware of the Agency’s inspection standards and possible defects. Clearer guidance for ABS/EBS defect identification has been included, as has the use of the digital tachograph over speed events […]
The opening of the new Friars Walk bus station in Newport, which was due to be in use from Sunday 15 November, has been delayed. The bus station is part of a new retail development in the city which also houses a multi screen cinema and was officially opened last week. Contractors for the redevelopment, […]
First Borders, part of the First Scotland East operating company, has received a Borders Business Award for creativity. The company’s X62 Tartan and the X95 Ridings network played a key part in the win, with their bespoke liveries noted by judges at the SBCC Business Excellence 2015 Awards. First Borders carries 2.7m passengers with a […]
From 2 January, fares on TfL services are set to rise by 1%, in line with the July Retail Price Index (RPI). However, a number of ticket prices, including single bus fares and all but two pay as you go single Tube fares, will be frozen. Travelcard season tickets will increase by slightly less than […]
As a result of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, the foreign office has issued the following advice: British nationals are advised to exercise caution in public places and follow the advice of the local authorities. French authorities have heightened security measures due to a risk of further attacks. A national state of emergency has […]
The club class service operated by trentbarton, which runs between Sandiacre and Nottingham will be withdrawn on 27 December. Clubclasss was introduced to alleviate overcrowding on the corridor during peak times. The company invested in the i4 service earlier this year which serves the same route and its success has resulted in a decline in […]
First Aberdeen and children at Walker Road Primary School in Torry have been remembering a bear who aided troops in the Second World War. Wojtek (Voytek), a Syrian Brown bear was found in Iran and adopted by soldiers of the 22nd Artillery Supply Company of the Polish II Corp. He was given a home at […]