Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 29 January 2026
By Chris Haycock

General

Will we need superpowers to get the future we want? Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT is by Paul Campion, CEO at TRL We all want the same things: we want to live in comfort and security; we want our children to flourish; we want to be cherished in the bosom of our friends and/or family; we want the world to be fair and… (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)

Parliamentary Updates It is safe to say that 2026 has begun with a flurry (or should we say blizzard) of transport safety related activity. The headline story... The post Parliamentary Updates appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Transport authority steps in to save bus routes BBC News - Four at-risk bus services have been saved after the regional transport authority said it would intervene to keep them running. (Various)

Progress for People and Planet, Together Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Patrick Harvie MSP, the Net Zero, Constitution and External Affairs Spokesperson for the Scottish Greens. Patrick was co-Leader of the Scottish Greens 2008-2025 and one of the first Green politicians in the UK to serve as a government minister. Over the past year, I’ve been… (Transport Wales)