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Drivers in Scotland are the least stressed and least inclined to shout at other motorists, but the most likely to become involved in a physical altercation, according to a poll of British drivers by an ethical breakdown cover provider, the Environmental Transport Association (ETA). The research found that the most stressed drivers in...

London Councils have urged Boris Johnson to consider advice from local authorities as he implements new cycling schemes. The London Councils’ Transport and Environment Committee is suugesting that the mayor should take into account the thoughts of boroughs in the capital, after Transport for London (TfL) unveiled plans to put 12 ‘cycling...

Today is World Environment Day – for the last twenty-seven years, 5th June has been the day the United Nations dedicates to increasing worldwide awareness of the environment and stimulating political action. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Your Planet Needs You- Unite to Combat Climate Change’ and reflects the importance of the climate...

The British Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has released a new document which could help improve driver safety.An updated version of the body’s guidelines for those who get behind the wheel at work has been unveiled.The online handbook offers motorists safety advice and tips, as well as details of the latest laws and...

The NHS is being urged by doctors to take up the government’s Cycle to Work scheme . Doctors Christopher Jack, Mirant Parikh, Max Edwards and Samuel Rajarantnam, who all work at the Princess Royal University Hospital, are leading the camapign and have written to the British Medical Journal saying that more NHS Trusts should sign up to the...

For the last twenty-seven years, 5th June has marked World Environment Day (WED) – tommorrow will be no different. Over the years, the United Nations has used WED to increase worldwide awareness of the environment and stimulate political action. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Your Planet Needs You- Unite to Combat Climate Change’ – a...

Transport secretary Geoff Hoon has told the Financial Times that Britain is “a long way short” of adopting a national system of road user charging, saying that he wanted to see evidence of the practicality of such schemes before pressing ahead. The government first committed itself to road user charging in 2004, but little progress has been...

Volvo has announced plans for a new eco-friendly, plug-in hybrid car, which will boast CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km. The car will powered by both an electric motor and a diesel engine. Volvo claims that carbon dioxide emissions will be lower than 50g/km. According to Volvo, the lithium-ion battery pack that powers the electric motor...

While the car industry continues to decline, there has been a 24 per cent increase in the number of motorcyclists on the road this spring. The migration from cars to bikes is a trend that may well continue; over 4million car drivers would be prepared to start riding a motorcycle to save money on fuel bills according to research by the Post...

A police force in Britain is launching a crackdown on drink-drivers. The campaign is being implemented by Avon and Somerset Police and is aimed at increasing roadside checks to discover motorists who have consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel this summer. Running through June, the initiative will also increase traffic patrols, in...