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NEWS

New crossing beneath the River Thames announced

A new crossing beneath the River Thames is expected to be built in order to improve journey times and increase capacity for traffic crossing the river east of London.....read more

New Lower Thames Crossing route between Kent and Essex announced

A new route for a Lower Thames Crossing which aims to reduce the burden on the busy Dartford Crossing has been revealed.....read more

London parents driving to school could face fines

Parents in parts of London who use a car to do the school run may be fined in a bid to improve air pollution and safety, the Standard has reported.....read more

£3 million cash pot for greener buses in Scotland

Bus operators, local authorities and regional transport partnership’s across Scotland can apply for a share of £3 million to go towards low carbon emission buses.....read more

£490 million road fund made available to councils

Councils across England have the opportunity to bid for a share of £490 million in order to improve their roads.....read more

BYD opens electric bus factory in Hungary

The electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD, has opened its first electric bus plant in the city of Komarom, in Hungary.....read more

ULEZ plan is “troubling news” for small businesses

The Freight Transport Association has stated that plans for an Ultra Low Emission Zone will impose unnecessary costs on small businesses in London.....read more

Date set for London's Ultra Low Emission Zone

London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced that the capital’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone will be implemented in two years.....read more

FEATURES

The Driving for Better Business campaign

The newly refreshed Driving for Better Business campaign will help fleets to understand and manage their road risk, writes Simon Turner.....read more

Proving you're green

NOx and particulate matter, noise, alternative fuels, tyres and fuel management all come under the spotlight in the updated standard from the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme.....read more

SPONSORS

The AA

The AA's award-winning business breakdown cover is available throughout the UK and in Europe. In August 2016, Which? re-awarded the AA 'Recommended Provider' status for breakdown cover, an accolade we have enjoyed for many years along with several industry achievements, including 'Best Customer Service Winner 2017' by Fleet News.....read more


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