COVID-19 - support
Latest news12 Aug 2020Government extends Covid-19 bus and tram operator support to £700m
The Department for Transport (DfT) has boosted its Covid-19 support for bus and tram operators in England by a further £256 million to £700m in total.
Latest news29 Jun 2020AppyWay launches Emergency Active Travel Fund guide for local authorities
AppyWay has put together a guide to help English local authorities navigate the opportunities made available by the Government’s £225 million Emergency Active Travel Fund.
Latest news24 Jun 2020Welsh government launches £15m 'Covid-proof' travel package
The Welsh government has launched its £15 million plan to create more space for people to travel under social distancing restrictions.
Latest news18 Jun 2020Plymouth City Council wins emergency DfT funding for active travel plans
Plymouth City Council has been awarded an ‘indicative’ £249,000 aimed at providing emergency active travel solutions as a result of Covid-19.
Latest news15 Jun 2020DfT issues safer transport guidance for operators
The DfT has issued updated guidance to help transport organisations in England understand how to provide safer services as more lockdown measures are lifted.
Latest news27 May 2020Geotab and Webfleet launch recovery dashboard
Webfleet Solutions and Geotab have joined forces to launch a commercial mobility recovery dashboard to chart traffic increases post Covid-19
Latest news 26 May 2020Shapps announces £283m for safe public transport
The Department for Transport has released a further £283 million to urgently increase the number of bus and light rail services to allow people to travel safely.
Latest news13 May 2020NACTO shares expertise on temporary active travel
National Association of City Transportation Officials to host online webinar to share expertise on building temporary active travel infrastructure.
Latest news6 May 2020Scots fund safer Places for People during Covid
The Scottish Government funds a new infrastructure programme for pop-up walking and cycling routes or temporary improvements to existing routes.
Latest news6 May 2020Sheffield mayor secures £11 million for transport
Dan Jarvis, Mayor of the Sheffield City Region has secured a further £1 million to maintain public transport services in the city region.
- Latest news22 Apr 2020
Smart Transport webinar: Impacts of COVID-19 on UK travel outside of cities
While travel of all kinds has massively reduced during the Covid-19 lockdown, some travel for key workers and for freight is essential.
Latest news21 Apr 2020Transport for West Midlands starts testing bus and train drivers for COVID-19
Bus drivers and train conductors are among frontline transport staff now being tested for coronavirus in the West Midlands.
Latest news21 Apr 2020City transport providers offered coronavirus response toolkit
NACTO, which is made up of 83 US city transport authorities, has put together a coronavirus toolkit to collaborate on resilience and response plans.
Latest news20 Apr 2020Government launches £1.25bn funding for start-ups and SMEs affected by COVID-19
The Government has launched a package of £1.25 billion to help aid start-ups and research intensive SMEs to remain viable through the coronavirus pandemic.
Latest news16 Apr 2020Global mayors launch COVID-19 recovery task force
Mayors around the world are collaborating on a recovery plan from the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a newly launched task force.
Latest news14 Apr 2020Addison Lee offers 10,000 London fleet and discounted rates to support key workers
Addison Lee is offering reduced rate private car rides to and from all London hospitals with its fleet of 10,000 vehicles to support healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Latest news14 Apr 2020Google Maps data shows increase in usage of UK public transport
Google’s latest Community Mobility Report has shown that there has been a 5% increase in the use of public transport in the UK between March 29 and April 5.
Latest news14 Apr 2020Merseyrail offers free travel for NHS staff
Merseyrail has introduced free travel from April 10 for NHS staff across the Liverpool City Region.
Latest news9 Apr 2020TfL temporarily postpones stricter freight rules due to COVID-19
Transport for London (TfL) will postpone enforcement of new stricter rules for freight vehicles in the capital for at least four months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Latest news9 Apr 2020Manchester mayor offers free Metrolink travel for NHS and social care staff
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has announced that NHS and social care staff will be able to make essential trips for free from April 11 on the city’s Metrolink tram service.
