Transportinfo.org.uk - today's transport news in the uk, hand picked for you each morning

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

BBC News

• Uber is officially a cab firm, says European courtUber is officially a transport company and not a digital service, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled.

Reuters News

• Union and taxi drivers' group can participate in Uber's London appealLONDON (Reuters) - A British trade union and a taxi drivers' trade body can take part in Uber's appeal case against the decision by London's transport regulator to strip the taxi app of its operating licence, a judge ruled on Tuesday.

City AM

• Oxford Street businesses are up in arms over the road's planned pedestrianisationThought that businesses and residents would be happy about the plan to turn Oxford Street into a car-free zone? Apparently not, as groups in the area have launched a protest against the mooted pedestrianisation.

The Mirror

• These are the worst times to travel on our roads over the Christmas holiday period The RAC has highlighted three specific times as the worst periods to get on the road in coming days

Other Regional Press

• Relief for M62 drivers as fourth lane of new Smart Motorway set to open Highways England says improvements will benefit 180,000 drivers each day

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• New research to help truck drivers get their health back on the roadA new NIHR-funded study is helping truck drivers get healthy by encouraging higher levels of physical activity and a healthier diet that fits in with their work schedule. Long distance lorry drivers are exposed to a multitude of health risks associated with their job, including long and variable working hours and long periods of sitting. Tight schedules and being on the road can contribute to psychological stress and sleep deprivation.  Their working environment provides limited opportunities for a healthy lifestyle. As a consequence, lorry drivers exhibit higher than average rates of obe...

Other News Sources

• M23 closures: This is when and where part of the motorway will close near Gatwick Airport in January and February Drivers are being warned to expect delays during the closures