West Midlands bus services face major cuts amid steep fuel price surge Sunday, May 17, 2026 westmidlands transport buses fuelcosts subsidy publictransport buscuts tfwm commuters transportcrisis sport Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has issued a stark warning that nearly half of the region’s bus network is at risk of significant reductions unless vital subsidy support is extended. The cost of fuel has skyrocketed, … Read More
Everything You Need to Know About the Birmingham Sports Quarter Project, Including the New Train Station Saturday, May 16, 2026 birmingham sports quarter trainstation development transport urban regeneration infrastructure community sport The Birmingham Sports Quarter project is set to be a game-changer for the city, blending sports, transportation, and urban development into one ambitious plan. Central to this initiative is the construction of a new train … Read More
DVSA Confirms Smart Tachograph Requirement for Goods Vehicles Over 2.5 Tonnes from July 1 Tuesday, May 12, 2026 dvsa tachograph logistics compliance vehicles regulations smarttachograph2 lgv transport uk The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced a significant change in driving regulations effective from July 1. All drivers operating goods vehicles over 2.5 tonnes will need to have a smart tachograph 2 (ST2) … Read More
Foreign Office Urges UK Tourists in Bolivia to Stay Put Amid Transport Strikes and Safety Concerns Monday, May 11, 2026 bolivia transport strike lapaz safety traveladvice fcdo chapare consular travelinsurance The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has revised its travel guidance for Bolivia following announcements of an indefinite transport strike affecting routes around La Paz. As of May 6, 2026, the … Read More
Fresh Appeal Urges Government to Save Solihull’s Historic Barston Bridge Saturday, May 9, 2026 barston bridge solihull transport safety funding infrastructure mp blythe reconstruction Meriden MP Saqib Bhatti is intensifying calls for government funding to repair Barston Bridge, a crucial crossing over the River Blythe in Solihull. The 1859-built bridge carries over 1,000 vehicles daily and is now at risk … Read More
Controversial Proposal to Slash Motorway Speed Limits in England Sparks Backlash Friday, May 8, 2026 speedlimits fuelprices motorways uk ippr inflation economy motoring transport government A recent proposal to drastically reduce speed limits on England’s motorways has been met with sharp criticism. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has recommended that the Labour Party government lower speed … Read More