Transport Committee

MPs urge government to use road building budget for network upgrades to support net zero

Government's reliance on rapid uptake of electric vehicles to decarbonise transport without reducing demand amounts to 'risky strategy', Transport Committee warns

28 July 2023 • 3 min read

'Get around for £2': Government extends regional bus fare cap to encourage greener travel

Offer will remain available for single bus tickets on over 5,000 routes in England outside London, helping passengers save money and make more sustainable travel choices

03 July 2023 • 5 min read

'Muddled waters': MPs urge government to revamp Clean Maritime Plan

Transport Committee warns the UK could miss its net zero targets unless efforts to decarbonise the shipping industry accelerate

20 March 2023 • 4 min read

'Pick winners': MPs urge government to back specific technologies to decarbonise transport

UK's current technology agnostic approach to greening transport is slowing investment, MPs on the Transport Committee warn

03 March 2023 • 5 min read

'£35bn black hole': MPs call for urgent reform to motoring taxation

Transport Committee chair declares it is 'time for an honest conversation' about road pricing, as report warns that accelerating switch to EVs will lead to plummeting revenues that could impact funding for critical public services

04 February 2022 • 4 min read