Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping motoring tax reforms targeting 'unfair' vehicle ownership system. Discover how new VED bands, fuel duty changes, and company car taxes could hit your wallet.
Frustration mounts as the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension encounters significant setbacks, pushing completion to late 2025 and raising concerns about escalating costs and traffic disruption.
London taxi passengers face significant fare increases as TfL approves higher rates for black cabs amidst ongoing cost of living pressures.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street challenges Labour to extend free bus fares beyond current age limits as election battle over public transport intensifies.
A major new visitor attraction is coming to Dartmoor National Park, promising immersive experiences and sustainable tourism with significant economic benefits for the region.
Discover how easyJet is leading sustainable fashion by recycling thousands of outdated crew uniforms into brand-new school uniforms, supporting families while reducing textile waste across the UK.
Walsall Council faces mounting pressure as parents and campaigners challenge controversial cuts to home-to-school transport, arguing they disproportionately affect vulnerable children with special needs.
Business leaders and politicians demand urgent improvements to late-night transport across the Midlands, warning that unreliable services are strangling the night-time economy and leaving workers stranded.
Celsa Steel UK secures groundbreaking contract to supply recycled steel for Britain's railway infrastructure transformation, creating jobs and boosting sustainable manufacturing.
Industry leaders sound alarm over insufficient charging infrastructure as Labour pushes for accelerated electric vehicle adoption, threatening to derail green transport ambitions.
Get ready for a new era of rail travel across the Midlands as state-of-the-art trains prepare to hit the tracks, offering enhanced comfort and reliability for thousands of daily commuters.
A major £20 million investment is set to transform the Black Country into a pioneering hub for sustainable technologies and digital innovation, creating new opportunities for businesses and residents across the Midlands.
A Birmingham mother operated an unlicensed taxi service transporting 27 children to school in a dangerous and illegal operation that put young lives at risk.
A violent passenger choked a CrossCountry train ticket inspector at Birmingham New Street station after being caught without a valid ticket. The attacker has been jailed for 16 months.
The Duchy of Cornwall secures planning permission for an innovative agricultural building at Home Farm, Tetbury, marking another step in the estate's commitment to sustainable farming practices.
Discover how an ingenious Native American planting technique from centuries ago could transform your small UK garden space, creating sustainable, high-yield crops without chemicals.
Historic railway stations return after 60-year absence, transforming transport links and reconnecting communities across the Black Country with stunning new facilities.
Exclusive: Motability demands immediate action as disabled drivers face losing vehicles due to outdated DLA-to-PIP reassessment rules, creating financial hardship and mobility crisis.
Wolverhampton Council approves ambitious £27 million transport interchange project, promising to revolutionise city centre connectivity and boost local economy.
Industry leaders demand urgent reform of Britain's MOT system as Labour faces pressure to deliver on road safety promises and modernise vehicle testing standards.
Revolutionary safety technology including Intelligent Speed Assistance will become compulsory on all new vehicles sold in Britain from July 2026, dramatically changing how we drive.
Discover how a once-gloomy underpass in Farndon, Cheshire, has been transformed into a vibrant environmental art installation celebrating local wildlife and sustainability.
Professional lorry drivers could face staggering £7,300 penalties for incorrect tachograph entries under new DVSA enforcement crackdown targeting road safety violations.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has reversed its decision on a major MOT adjustment that would have affected millions of drivers across Britain. Find out why the planned changes have been abandoned.
A professional lorry driver has been disqualified after police caught him using his mobile phone while transporting highly flammable liquids on the M6 toll road in a dangerous driving incident.
Labour faces backlash after confirming pay-per-mile road pricing remains an option, despite Conservative claims the policy had been scrapped. Birmingham motorists express outrage over potential tracking and costs.
West Midlands Labour leaders launch scathing attack on Mayor Andy Street's bus service reforms, warning of 'managed decline' and devastating impacts on vulnerable communities across the region.
Solihull Council launches groundbreaking review of energy standards for new buildings, aiming to slash carbon emissions and lead West Midlands' climate fight with sustainable development requirements.
Birmingham's ambitious Hagley Road cycle lane project sparks heated debate between cyclists celebrating newfound safety and motorists facing increased congestion in this major transport corridor overhaul.
An Iranian asylum seeker paid £400 for a taxi from Coventry to London only to be abandoned in Wolverhampton, leading to a court case that exposes transport exploitation.