Estonia’s Transport Administration plans to remove 91,538 vehicles from the traffic register on November 1 because their registration status has been unchanged for at least seven years, ERR reported. The authority mapped vehicles with suspended registration entries in July. Under the Road Traffic…

Burgenland will not introduce a truck toll on its state roads after the state government and the Burgenland Chamber of Commerce reached an agreement, ORF reported. Heavy-goods traffic will instead be directed along designated routes and regulated through additional restrictions. The planned toll …

A working group appointed by Infrastructure Minister Eyjólfur Ármannsson has begun work on a new national ferry strategy, mbl.is reports. It is expected to complete its work by 1 December. According to a statement on the Icelandic government’s website, the group will assess the current state of f…

New Zealand's Clean Vehicle Standard, which levies fees on importers of high-emissions vehicles, will be retained by the government, though new targets are expected by 2028.

Burgenland Governor Hans Peter Doskozil said he would revise the planned truck toll on three state roads from 2027 after criticism from businesses, ORF reported. He said the province would hold intensive talks with business representatives and draw up a new proposal with the aim of targeting tran…

Vorarlberg will not introduce a truck toll on its state roads in 2027, ORF reports. Transport councillor Christof Bitschi of the FPÖ and Economic Affairs councillor Marco Tittler of the ÖVP said on Wednesday that placing additional burdens on businesses and residents would be the wrong approach. …

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A small rule change means many 18-year-olds can now keep half-price train travel for an extra year

A small rule change means many 18-year-olds can now keep half-price train travel for an extra year

Bishkek authorities are proposing a shift in the capital’s transport policy by prioritizing public transport and gradually reducing reliance on private cars.

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Newly released documents show leading manufacturers privately urged ministers to allow petrol and diesel cars to remain on sale beyond 2035

The government solved the cost-of-living crisis with a £2 bus fare cap. Turns out you just needed to lower your expectations about what "solved" means.

The UK government has announced that bus fares in England will revert to a £2 cap from January 2025, following a policy reversal by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The measure, expected to cost over £500m, aims to alleviate living costs and provide financial relief to commuters. The cap will apply to non-London bus routes, while London fares remain at £1.75. The policy reverses a previous increase to £3 under the previous Labour government, which had maintained lower fares in Liverpool and Manchester. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander emphasized the measure would offer 'breathing space' amid rising living costs, though critics argue it is not a comprehensive solution. The Campaign for Better Transport highlighted ongoing challenges in rural areas, where bus services have declined by 18% since 2019. The government plans to fund the cap by reallocating £454m from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, a move criticized by opposition figures for lacking transparency. While the policy addresses immediate affordability concerns, analysts note it does not fully address long-term issues such as service cuts and rural connectivity gaps.

Emirates president Sir Tim Clark says the Government may have to step in if Heathrow and hotel tycoon Surinder Arora fail to resolve their dispute over expansion plans

Directors of private ferries may not unilaterally block customers from using critical transport links, the Danish Transport Ministry has warned the Østre Færge company after a dispute between a ferry operator and a local farmer left islanders and hauliers stranded. The ministry told Østre Færge i…

One year after South Western Railway (SWR) was brought into public ownership under the UK government’s Great British Railways (GBR) framework, ministers are presenting early developments as evidence that the reforms are beginning to deliver improvements, while acknowledging that significant challenges remain. Rail minister Peter Hendy highlighted the accelerated introduction of new Arterio trains, with 45 now in service out of a planned £1 billion fleet of 90 commuter trains. He noted that only six were operational at the time of nationalisation, attributing earlier delays to the fragmented structure of the privatised rail system, contractual disputes, staffing shortages and technical problems. The new trains, featuring increased capacity, air conditioning and improved interiors, are intended to modernise commuter services, particularly on routes into London Waterloo. Hendy argued that integrating track and train management under a single leadership structure has improved incentives, with a stronger focus on delivering reliable services for passengers rather than meeting contractual minimums. However, he conceded that punctuality has deteriorated in recent periods due to ongoing issues including infrastructure strain, staffing shortages and operational disruption. SWR management has also been working to recruit additional drivers and revise outdated rostering systems that previously led to operational inefficiencies, such as mismatched crews during service disruptions. While officials describe the situation as “steady progress”, they acknowledge that full reliability has not yet been restored and that further investment in infrastructure, staffing and timetable redesign is required. Despite operational challenges, the rollout of new trains is being framed by government as a sign of progress under nationalisation. The broader GBR branding and livery have attracted mixed reactions, but officials maintain that the focus remains on improving performance and increasing passenger confidence. The article also notes ongoing debates about whether similar nationalisation approaches will be extended to other operators in the rail network.

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