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  • DfT has 'risk-averse culture' and lacks 'consistent approach' to funding
  • DfT distances itself from TfL taxi licensing delays linked to cyber attack and software rollout
  • Government responds to calls for change to UK driving licences in line with EU

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southwalesargus.co.uk /1 week ago

DfT has 'risk-averse culture' and lacks 'consistent approach' to funding

The Department for Transport has been urged to set a clearer risk appetite by the National Audit Office, which said in a report that this would help guide its innovation investment...

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taxi-point.co.uk /6 days ago

DfT distances itself from TfL taxi licensing delays linked to cyber attack and software rollout

The Department for Transport (DfT) has declined to provide detailed figures on the impact of Transport for London’s (TfL) licensing disruption following a major cyber incident and...

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oxfordmail.co.uk /1 month ago

Government responds to calls for change to UK driving licences in line with EU

The Department for Transport (DfT) has responded to calls to make a change to all standard driving licences in the UK.

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southwalesargus.co.uk /1 month ago

Government responds to calls for change to UK driving licences in line with EU

The Department for Transport (DfT) has responded to calls to make a change to all standard driving licences in the UK.

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blog.google /1 month ago

UK Department for Transport accelerates public policy insights with Google Cloud AI

The UK’s Department for Transport uses Google Cloud AI to analyze feedback.

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theconstructionindex.co.uk /1 week ago

NAO urges clarity on risk in innovation at DfT

The National Audit Office has called on the Department for Transport to establish a clearer risk appetite as it invests on transport decarbonisation innovation.

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railway-news.com /2 weeks ago

DfT Seeks Rail Safety & Reliability Solutions in Latest Round of FOAK Competition

The Department for Transport (DfT), in partnership with Innovate UK, has officially opened the First of a Kind (FOAK) competition, which aims to award 4.8 million GBP in grant fund...

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railway-news.com /1 week ago

UK Government Establishes Mass Transit Taskforce for Urban Transport

The UK government has created a new Mass Transit Taskforce aimed at improving how tram, light rail and bus-based transit systems are planned and delivered across towns and cities....

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

Government lays automated passenger services permit framework ahead of self-driving ride hail rollout

The UK Government has formally set out the regulatory framework for automated passenger services, publishing its response to consultation and laying new regulations before Parliame...

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automotiveworld.com /1 month ago

UK lays regulations for automated passenger services

The Department for Transport has laid regulations enabling passenger-carrying automated vehicles to operate on UK public roads The post UK lays regulations for automated passenger...

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dataconomy.com /1 month ago

UK Department for Transport turns to Gemini to analyze public feedback

The UK Department for Transport is enhancing public policy insights with Google Cloud AI, streamlining analysis of citizen feedback from consultations.

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

Institute of Licensing warns DfT shift to larger Local Transport Authority taxi licensing model may not deliver the requ...

The Institute of Licensing (IoL) has highlighted concerns around Government proposals to transfer taxi and private hire vehicle licensing powers from local councils to Local Transp...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

Private hire union backs DfT integrated transport plan but warns PHV drivers must not be left out

The App Drivers and Couriers Union (ADCU) has welcomed the Department for Transport’s new Better Connected strategy after it formally placed taxis and private hire vehicles inside...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

BETTER CONNECTED: Taxis and private hire vehicles positioned as key ‘first and last mile’ link in new government transpo...

Taxis and private hire vehicles are set to play a defined supporting role in England’s future transport network, according to the Department for Transport’s newly published strateg...

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omanobserver.om /13 hours ago

E-transport document to regulate freight sector

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MoTCIT) has introduced an Electronic Transport Document system aimed at improving regulation, transpar...

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computerweekly.com /1 month ago

Department for Transport shows how its AI system avoids bias

A report looking at a system to extract themes from public consultations highlights human and LLM-based checks

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gov.uk /1 week ago

Guidance: JADTEU airportability information and design guide

Guidelines for internal air transportability of vehicles and equipment in UK military air transport aircraft.

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walesonline.co.uk /1 month ago

DfT update on Highway Code 'pedestrians waiting' rule drivers 'don't know about'

Many drivers are unaware they could face penalties for not giving pedestrians priority at junctions - this week ministers admitted drawing up new plans

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am-online.com /1 month ago

UK consults on adopting new vehicle emission standard

A consultation on adopting the Euro 7 emission standard for new vehicles has been launched by the Department for Transport (DfT).

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

Cross-border taxi working under scrutiny as TfL puts forward ‘very strong case’ to DfT for tighter controls

Cross-border working in the taxi and private hire sector is facing renewed scrutiny in London, as transport officials step up calls for legislative reform to close what they descri...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 week ago

OPERATORS NOW SEEKING APPROVAL: Driverless ‘taxi-style’ vehicles move step closer as passengers could book self-driving...

Applications for self-driving passenger services across Great Britain are set to open today, allowing operators to seek approval to run taxi and bus-style automated vehicles on pub...

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gov.uk /1 month ago

Regulation: DSA02 DFSR Defence: Aerodrome Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Regulations

DSA02 DFSR Defence Aerodrome Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) regulations provides guidance to Aerodrome Operators and ARFF service providers to ensure they are capable of meeting the r...

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taxi-point.co.uk /1 month ago

FAIR FARES AND LESS REFUSALS: How could Devolution Bill reforms reshape taxi and PHV passenger experience across England...

Passengers using taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) could see notable changes to service consistency, accessibility and pricing protections under proposals linked to the Govern...

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suasnews.com /2 days ago

Consultation: Legislation for new types of Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft 

The CAA, sponsored by the Department for Transport, is identifying the proposed regulatory changes needed

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