Transport

Police apologise after officer leaves cyclist voicemail “taking the pi***”

Officer forgot to hang up when leaving message for Gemma Dobson over incident she reported

Bosch 10th Anniversary launch: new motors, new batteries and more…

Performance CX motor radically updated, new Cargo Line motor, bigger internal battery and Kiox and Cobi updates

Cycling to remain a “key priority” says UK’s new minister (for cycling)

New minister for transport, Michael Ellis, MP, says he is "utterly convinced" on cycling, and will continue the work of his predecessor, Jesse Norman

Mood music: Heavy metal makes drivers too agitated, but classical makes them too cool

‘Motorists should think carefully about what music they listen to’ says Auto Express after distracted driving test

The best cycling films on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video

From docs to dramas to adventure epics, here's a selection of bike-related films that are well worth a watch...

Uber launches e-bike hire scheme in Islington

“No bike can overcome the barriers present in Islington's traffic dominated streets,” says Green Party

Uber and Lyft start advising drivers and passengers to use the Dutch Reach

Ride-hailing firms increasingly aware of cyclists since acquiring bike-share firms

Video: Waymo self-driving car lets cyclists pull out of blocked cycle lane

Google’s self-driving car project working to ensure vehicles understand cyclists’ unique behaviour

Painted cycle lanes result in closer passes by motorists finds study

Presented with a clear lane ahead, motorists use it

National survey reveals decline in cycling for leisure, sport and travel

Active Lives survey aims to provide snapshot of the nation’s sport and physical activity habits

London Bridge to subsidise cargo bikes to show that switching from vans reduces costs and journey times

Move comes ahead of introduction of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone

“Sanity test” aims to make self-driving cars safer and less likely to hit cyclists

Researchers develop a new way to "sanity test" the algorithms that control self-driving cars

Another word needed for cycling commuters, says Dame Sarah Storey – but what should it be?

Dame Sarah suggests we follow the Dutch example so are you fietser or a wielrenner… or something in between?

Self-driving cars? No, walking and cycling “must remain the best options for short urban journeys” says DfT

Self driving cars could increase congestion and reduce the numbers of people walking and cycling says Depart for Transport report

UK to adopt EU rules that will make new vehicles safer for cyclists from 2022

Direct vision lorries and buses and advanced emergency braking are among features to be made mandatory

Shanaze Reade named as the first West Midlands Cycling and Walking Ambassador

Reade returned to racing in January, winning the team sprint at the National Track Championships

Bristol taxi driver who cut up cyclist and braked in front of him has licence revoked (+ video)

Incident has also been reported to the police

Dockless bike-sharing business model “a joke” says urban transport expert

Suggests schemes can only survive long-term with government subsidies

Ban on electric scooters on UK roads could end, says minister

Jesse Norman says laws preventing scooter sharing firms to operate here could be revised under “urban mobility” review

Buses in West of England to get trailers for bikes?

Boss of region's biggest public transport provider says that official resistance to racks may mean trailers are the solution

Mayor and TfL announce plans to encourage more last mile deliveries by cargo bike

Rise in vans on London roads in large part driven by growth in online shopping

Number of potholes continues to soar

But keep reporting them, says Cycling UK

Burnham and Boardman accuse government of treating cycling as ‘an afterthought’

Greater Manchester Mayor and Cycling Commissioner call for sustained funding

Employers should make more effort to reduce in-vehicle distractions says road safety charity

Fleet managers need to take distracted driving more seriously says IAM RoadSmart

The most congested roads aren’t those with cycling infrastructure – whatever opponents of cycle lanes say

Annual study from Inrix highlights the UK's 15 most clogged up roads - Embankment doesn't even make the top 5 in London

Cyclist frustrated with bus company that lost his complaint about driver who pulled out on him

Police have twice issued warnings to First Bus in recent months as a result of close passes on cyclists

Cycling is Britain’s least favourite means of travel, survey finds

It's also the only way of getting around that people are most likely to "strongly" disfavour

Review: Merida Espresso / -L 500 EQ

Verdict: Verdict: A high-quality urban commuter e-bike with everything you need in one package

Campaigners call for more investment to deliver NICE recommendation that roads prioritise cyclists and pedestrians

More funding needed “if Government is truly serious about addressing the obesity epidemic and its burden on NHS”

New roads should prioritise cyclists and pedestrians says NICE

Health watchdog recommends reallocating road space and charging motorists