United KingdomDriving & TransportRegulatory changes detected in official sources — tracked continuously by GovToDate's monitoring.
Last detection: 21 September 2026
What changes: A consultation is open for the proposed automated passenger services permitting scheme. This scheme will regulate the first taxi-, private-hire- and bus-like services of self-driving vehicles, which are planned to launch from spring 2026. Future passengers are helping to shape the law.
What changes: This document provides the rates of vehicle tax for all types of vehicles, updated from 1 April 2026. It includes specific rates for cars, motorcycles, light goods vehicles, and private light goods vehicles.
What changes: From 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, electric, zero or low emission cars registered on or after 1 April 2025 will pay £200 standard rate after the first year. The first year's tax will be £10.
What changes: The government has announced its first road safety strategy in over a decade. The strategy aims to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain's roads by 65% by 2035. New consultations are planned on a minimum learning period for learner drivers and eye tests for older drivers.
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