Calls Grow to Update Free Bus Pass Rules for Carers Under the 2000 Transport Act Friday, June 5, 2026 carers transport buses disability concessions pension petition government travel welfare The Department for Transport is under pressure to revise a free bus pass rule established in the Transport Act 2000. A growing petition is calling on the Labour government to grant free bus passes to carers accompanying … Read More
Digbeth Venue Voices Frustration Over Ongoing Metro Extension Delays Thursday, June 4, 2026 digbeth birmingham metro construction disruption businesses nortons transport regeneration mma Business owners in Birmingham’s Digbeth area are raising urgent concerns over prolonged tram line construction that has significantly impacted local trade. Peter Connolly, owner of Nortons, a popular music venue, describes … Read More
Plan Submitted for New Electric Bus Depot in Birmingham as Part of Major Network Overhaul Thursday, June 4, 2026 bus depot birmingham electric transport franchising westmidlands infrastructure publictransport sustainability sport Transport for West Midlands has submitted plans for a cutting-edge Electric Vehicle (EV) bus depot in the Birmingham suburb of Kitts Green, marking a significant step in a transformative overhaul of the region’s bus network. … Read More
Rachel Reeves Confirms 5p Passenger Payment Rule for Work Lifts Amid Fuel Rate Changes Monday, June 1, 2026 reeves fuelrates hmrc amap carpool mileage tax inflation transport government Rachel Reeves has confirmed that the 5p per passenger per business mile payment for employees giving colleagues a lift to work will remain in place. The Labour government recently updated the Approved Mileage Allowance … Read More
Rachel Reeves Slashes Car Tax to £1 for Thousands, Grants Hauliers 12-Month Road Tax Holiday Sunday, May 31, 2026 roadtax hauliers rachelreeves reddiesel fuelduty iranconflict transport economicpolicy taxrelief freight Rachel Reeves, the Labour Party Chancellor, has announced a significant reduction in car tax, cutting it to a nominal £1 for thousands of drivers. In a move aimed at supporting the transport sector amid ongoing geopolitical … Read More
Rachel Reeves Urged to Introduce Fuel Duty Rebate for Key Drivers Sunday, May 31, 2026 fuelduty haulage transport inflation supplychain drivers rebate commercialvehicles costrise government Rachel Reeves has been strongly urged to implement significant changes that would prevent businesses from facing increased fuel costs. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is calling on the Labour Party government to introduce … Read More