Despite calls that they are dangerous for blind and partially-sighted people, York is to extend its 12-month trial of electric scooters. E-vehicle provider, TIER Mobility… Read More »More e-scooters to be introduced in York despite safety concerns from disability organisations
By Haleema Saheed A Kirklees Councillor has backed a government minister’s suggestion that Northern Rail should be re-nationalised. Last week, Grant Shapps, Secretary of State… Read More »Kirklees councillor backs re-nationalisation of Northern Rail
By Tom Clayton New transport links to Leeds Bradford Airport have proven controversial as people in Yeadon find out they may need to find new… Read More »Leeds Bradford Aiport plans criticised as councillors label transport links as “vanity project”
A tram at the Piccadilly Gardens tram stop
By Jamie Williams
THIRY EXTRA police officers are set to patrol Greater Manchester’s transport network in response to tram vandals.Read More »Extra police on trams and buses to curb anti-social behaviour in Manchester
Chancellor Philip Hammond addresses the Conservative Party conference. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
By Alex Smith
A PLEDGE to invest an extra £400 million into northern transport networks does not go far enough, according to two senior Yorkshire politicians.Read More »Government transport pledge for Northern Powerhouse falls short of expectations
Leeds has been given the go ahead from the government to help improve transportation in the city. The improvements will look to tackle growing congestion… Read More »Transport
By Matthew Brannen
Leeds residents will continue to suffer in the UK’s “second city” of pollution unless the City Council invests in a new mass transit system, say industry experts.Read More »Tram system essential to combat Leeds’ reputation as “pollution city”, summit hears
Artist’s impression of the Leeds Trolleybus
by Hayley Longster
As a campaign group opposing the Leeds trolleybus scheme urges councillors to backtrack on the £250m plan, and Greg Mulholland MP labels it the ‘second-best solution’ to Leeds’ transport issues, we take a look at the history of this long-gestating decision.