New rules are now in force for Light Goods Vehicle Operators in Europe

Department for Transport

Users of vans and other light goods vehicles weighing between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes and which transport goods for hire or reward from the UK into, or through the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein now need to hold an International Operators’ Licence.

Self-Driving buses, shuttles and delivery vans could soon hit UK roads

Th UK Government's latest press release describes a new £40 million competition to kick-start commercial self-driving services, such as delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles: A new £40 million competition to kick-start commercial self-driving services, such as delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles, has been launched today (Monday 23 May) by Lord Grimstone, Minister for Investment. The … Continue reading Self-Driving buses, shuttles and delivery vans could soon hit UK roads

Transport Secretary considering 2-year MOT test

MOT test

Earlier this week, an idea was floated in parliament for the annual MOT test to be replaced with a check every two years in a bid to ease the cost-of-living crisis. The move to a two-year check would save car drivers around £55 a year along with the costs of any vehicle repairs. Commenting on … Continue reading Transport Secretary considering 2-year MOT test