News and communications

As more people than ever opt for electric vehicles, the government announces changes to the plug-in car, van and truck grant.

• Updated: 18 March 2021

New rules on tyres could come into force early 2020.

• Updated: 23 June 2019

Drivers with a category B driving licence will be able to operate alternatively fuelled vans, provided they complete a minimum of 5 hours additional training.

• Updated: 29 April 2019

An update on potential changes to legislation,highlighting government's intention to consult on options to ban older tyres on heavy vehicles.

• Updated: 27 February 2019

Government to consult on options on banning older tyres.

• Updated: 26 February 2019

Lorry, van, bus and coach drivers can pay roadside fines from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) using a secure online service from 29 January 2019.

• Updated: 5 February 2019

Residents, school and community groups to benefit from minibus fund.

• Updated: 8 September 2016

Andrew Jones sees specially-fitted vehicles being delivered to community transport organisations as part of DfT’s £25 million fund.

• Updated: 1 March 2016

Hundreds of minibuses will support charities and revitalise local communities.

• Updated: 26 March 2015

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Hundreds of rural charities are being urged to apply to a £25 million fund for new minibuses before time runs out.

• Updated: 8 January 2015

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The new van guide provides much needed advice and principles to help raise maintenance standards for the light goods vehicles (LGV) sector.

• Updated: 30 September 2013