A surge in electric cars could result in unplanned voltage drops across the UK 🔌

The Green Alliance has warned that British energy networks are unprepared for a surge in electric cars and solar panels. If action isn’t take by 2020, the Think Tank… read more

Tube staff to strike for 24hrs following sacking of a colleague

If your journey will be impacted by industrial action, sign up to Liftshare to find or offer a lift around the capital. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union… read more

Could a new focus on clear air zones from the government see diesel car owners compensated?

A Conservative Transport Minister has hinted that motorists who own diesel vehicles may be compensated in future government schemes to cut back on polluting cars. This follows news stories on Sadiq… read more

General Election 2017: who says what about transport?

You can’t have missed the news that Prime Minister Theresa May has called a snap general election- to happen in less than 2 months time! It may seem like… read more

Virgin Trains East Coast staff latest to join strikes

Will your colleagues or employees be disrupted by this strike? Get in touch with our Business Team – we can help! Staff on Virgin Trains East Coast are the latest to… read more

Pre-orders open… for FLYING CARS!

Aeromobil, a European firm working on flying cars (yes, really) have released the first pictures of its upcoming vehicle – and opened pre-orders for anyone interested in owning one!… read more

Using your car for the school run could now cost you £130!

Parents in London could be fined if they use their car for the school run, due to new plans to tackle air pollution and road gridlock. Behind the ‘School Streets’… read more

5 things that won’t happen when you use Liftshare

Using Liftshare for the first time and sharing a car with someone you haven’t met yet can be daunting. But there’s loads of benefits to giving it a go and… read more

New THINK campaign encourages drivers to carry out pre-journey car checks

Highways England have launched a new THINK TV advertising campaign, encouraging drivers to carry out ‘pre-journey checks’ on their vehicle before they drive. Launching ahead of the Easter weekend… read more

Series 2 of Peter Kay’s Car Share to air in less than a fortnight!

Following the Comic Relief previews of the second series of Peter Kay’s Car Share, BBC One have confirmed its air date – and it’s sooner than we’d hoped! The… read more

Full service details: London transport network to grind to a halt over Easter weekend

Buses and National Rail services are expected to be heavily over-crowded, and Santander Hire Cycles will be in high demand. Liftshare users will be offering their spare seats around… read more

Are you seeing Peter Kay’s Car Share at the cinema tonight?

The big Comic Relief telethon may have been last week, but tonight sees an event of charity liftsharing – as Peter Kay’s Car Share hits cinemas for one night… read more

Liftshare to victory in the Scottish Workplace Journey Challenge!

The Scottish Workplace Journey Challenge is entering its final days, aiming to get as many people as possible commuting to work by walking, cycling, public transport and liftsharing. If… read more

QUIZ: Do you know what these road signs from around the world mean?

Travelling around the world can at times be quite a culture shock, but there’s always reminders of home. Traffic and road signs are often based on one or two… read more

New car tax charges come into force on Saturday

April 1st sees new tax rules come into place for cars – which will significantly increase the amount buyers have to pay on certain models. The new rules are… read more

The NHS loses £277m EVERY YEAR due to poor patient transport!

Research conducted by a group of local transport authorities, the Community Transport Association and the Urban Transport Group has shown that the NHS loses £750m annually because of missed… read more

🔴 Comic Relief Carpool Karaoke featuring Take That to air tonight

UK man-band Take That are the latest stars to feature in James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke! Having filmed a special skit for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day, the footage will… read more

Speeding fines to surge by up to 50% from April

A new fine structure for speeding motorists will come into effect on April 24th. Following a review of the current process in 2016, it was agreed that magistrates need to… read more