East London bus drivers set to strike over lack of “recuperation time”
London bus drivers are due to walk out this week in a dispute about fatigue.
By Belinda Liversedge on 18 March 2026
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A visit to the Transport Safety Research Centre
We are entering a decade of “evolution, not revolution” on our roads, but the transition to self-driving vehicles may be messier than we think. From the end of informal road etiquette to the danger of drivers watching movies behind the wheel, we explore Loughborough University’s Transport Safety Research Centre (TSRC) and its latest research into the complex, human-centred challenges of tomorrow’s roads.
By Belinda Liversedge on 09 March 2026
Drivers of SEND transport strike over safety fears
Drivers who take children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to school are among a group of council workers taking strike action over safety concerns, Unite the union has said.
By Belinda Liversedge on 12 January 2026
Why mental health is central to driver safety
Driving for work can be physically demanding and emotionally taxing, and the resulting psychological toll can greatly increase the risk of being involved in a collision. However, a new toolkit provides employers with a framework and guidance to embed effective mental health support for drivers into their organisational culture and operational strategy.
By Simon Turner, Driving for Better Business on 01 October 2025
Tackling work-related driver safety: why human factors are key
Although technological innovation promises to reduce driver error and poor behaviour, it cannot eliminate it, making it essential for fleet managers to address human factors through approaches like effective driver training, education and support.
By Nick Butler, Drivetech on 01 November 2024
