As The Simpsons wind down their 31st season on Fox and prepare for their 32nd, fans have discovered Homer Simpson’s actual birthday, which fell on Tuesday. Famously, The Simpsons family have never technically ‘aged’ throughout the course of the series, but fans discovered an image of Homer’s drivers license from an early episode, revealing his … Read more
Revealed: More than 11,000 new drivers were STRIPPED of their licence last year with majority banned for not having insurance or speeding Some 11,125 motorists with a licence for under two years were banned in 2019 Under the New Driver Act 1995, drivers who accumulate 6 points or more in the first 24 months of … Read more
Uber will require all drivers and riders to wear face masks in the wake of the coronavirus crisis and is developing technology to ensure they are obeying the rules Uber reportedly approved the feature last week to ensure masks are worn It will force both drivers and passengers to verify they are covering their mouths It is expected … Read more
There’s been a 20% spike in older drivers giving up their licences since Prince Philip surrendered his own at the age of 97 after Sandringham crash Some 8,014 motorists over the age of 70 gave up their driving licences last year That’s up from 6,612 in 2018, DVLA records showed – an increase of 21% Retirement … Read more
Lyft launches pilot program to have its drivers deliver essential goods to food banks, low income families, healthcare workers and senior living centers during the coronavirus pandemic Essential Deliveries is a new pilot program from Lyft The program will make Lyft drivers available for bulk delivery of essential goods to food banks, low income communities, … Read more
Long after the high dissipates, marijuana use can still make even sober users worse, more dangerous drivers, a new study suggests. Researchers at McLean Hospital and Harvard University found that people who used marijuana heavily and on a long-term, recreational basis drove faster, ran more red lights and got int more accidents in a driving … Read more
An independent transport watchdog has launched a new campaign to encourage motorists to report terrible road signage on major roads and motorways. The number of signs being hidden by overgrown bushes, missing large sections due to damage or targeted scrap metal theft, or simply providing confusing instructions are littering busy routes and putting motorists at … Read more
Five hundred deep-sea divers are drafted in to help NHS: Breathing experts volunteer to join overloaded intensive care medics to fight coronavirus More than 500 deep-sea divers bought in to bolster the NHS frontline Divers are being brought in as they have experience with breathing difficulties It comes as demand for oxygen has become ‘exceptionally … Read more
Bus company gives drivers movable ‘shower curtains’ to protect them from passengers with coronavirus First South West Buses has supplied its drivers with a clear plastic film screen The RMT had asked for protective Perspex screens to be installed in buses The curtain leaves a large gap and is only attached to the top of … Read more
The loyalty penalty is costing motorists £1.2billion a year in higher premiums, with costs rising 22 per cent in just six months, new data shows. Some 4.7million drivers have insurance policies that automatically renewed, with many now asking legal steps to be taken to stop the practice, according to Go Compare Car Insurance. Motorists have … Read more