Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 23 February 2026
By Chris Haycock

General

Applications invited for Chair and vice-Chair of PACTS Road User Behaviour Working Party The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) wishes to appoint a Chair and vice-Chair for its Road User Behaviour Working... The post Applications invited for Chair and vice-Chair of PACTS Road User Behaviour Working Party appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

ITC debates the impact of Robotaxis The ITC held a successful Autumn Discussion Dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on 19th November 2025. The event explored how the rise of Robotaxis will impact travel behaviour and policy, and guests heard expert perspectives from Ed Davison from Uber UK, and Elena Gillies from the CCAV. An excellent and wide ranging discussion was held afterwards […] (Transport Wales)

Over 300 trains have broken down in Glasgow Subway since 2024 The Herald - More than 300 trains have broken down since the new Glasgow Subway fleet entered service 18 months ago. (Various)

What has gone wrong with the M8 and will it ever be fixed? The Herald - When optimistic city planners carved a motorway through the heart of Scotlandmp;#39;s largest city more than 50 years ago, they had not planned for traffic conditions beyond the 1990s (Various)

Council for the Future Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Professor Mette High, Director of the Centre for Energy Ethics and Professor in Social Anthropology, University of St Andrews, and Claire Haigh, Founder & CEO Greener Vision and Creator of The Tabula Project. We are at a critical point in our struggle to tackle the… (Transport Wales)