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Data reveals Hounslow has Britain’s busiest roads for traffic amid LTNs battle

Hounslow has the busiest roads in Britain, recording 232.2 vehicles per hour for each kilometre of road, according to data

A Black-Cab zooms along a typical central London street.

Robotaxis set for London debut as black-cab drivers speak out

Driverless-taxis will debut publicly in London later this year in a first for British roads– but black-cab drivers have expressed

Cars stuck in traffic

Self-driving vehicles to hit UK roads in 2026 but drivers need a lot of convincing

Self-driving vehicles are expected to hit UK roads in two years’ time, but few drivers are convinced by the idea.

Stretch of Kingston Road on a sunny autumn day

Kingston can expect good news from 20mph roads, says Richmond’s transport chair

Kingston upon Thames can expect good news from 20mph roads, says Richmond’s transport chair, as it becomes the latest south

“All eyes are on London” for smart road user charging

London could be the first UK city to adopt the pay-per-mile scheme for motorists known as smart road user charging

TfL launches new 20mph speed limits on London roads in bid to reduce deaths and injuries

TfL announced that it will introduce low speed limits on five roads across London to make the roads safer for

Battersea Dogs and Cats: Pets in hit and runs should have equal legal treatment

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home have called on the government to ensure cats are covered by the same traffic laws

Transport for London to implement 20mph limits across the capital

Transport for London (TfL) are working with London Boroughs to implement 20mph speed limits in the capital, as well as

My Big Mouth: Would government action make roads safer for cyclists?

Summary: Bradley Wiggins’ cycling accident proves it can really happen to anyone. Image: By Hayley Fox Bradley Wiggins, Tour De

Adverse weather causes problems for Merton driving schools

Summary: Wimbledon driving schools are feeling the effects the snow is having on business, due to the hazardous weather conditions.

Stop traffic down our road, residents plead

Summary: Merton residents say they are losing faith in the council after they failed to listen about traffic congestion concerns

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