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Transport Ealing · 18 Sep 2026, 07:26

Greener Ealing reaches two British Parking Awards finals

Greener Ealing's parking enforcement team is a finalist in the Parking in Action and Wellbeing categories at the British Parking Awards. The winners are due to be announced on 18 September.

Transport Ealing · 11 Sep 2026, 09:30

Voi remains in Ealing despite no new agreement. The company questions the council's choice

Ealing Council has chosen operators Forest and Lime to work with it, but Voi bikes can still be found in the borough. The company questions the selection procedure and does not intend to withdraw services. The dispute described on September 8 concerns the principles of operation of rental companies and control over bicycles left in public spaces.

Transport Ealing · 7 Sep 2026, 10:44

There is now a quiet cabin behind the gates on Ealing Broadway. Until October 2.

From September 4, just behind the ticket gates, there is an acoustic "calm space". The trial lasts until Friday, October 2. TfL will then decide whether such places should appear at other stations.Ealing Broadway at 8am is not a place for anyone to relax.

Transport Ealing · 3 Sep 2026, 11:51

Pay-per-mile tax for electric cars: what it means for Ealing drivers

The announced eVED charge is due to start in April 2028. For Ealing households, annual mileage will be another part of the cost of running an electric car.

Transport Ealing · 25 Aug 2026, 11:30

Northolt: A 21-year-old man is fighting for his life after a stabbing attack on the Yeading Lane estate

Update: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, before noon. A stabbing took place on the Yeading Lane estate in Northolt on Monday evening. The services confirmed that four people were treated on site, two men were taken to hospital with stab wounds, and a 21-year-old man's life-threatening condition.

Transport Ealing · 9 Aug 2026, 06:02

E-bikes and shared bikes are littering pavements in Ealing. Council punishes drivers, but bike companies almost never

Pavements in Ealing, Acton, Greenford and Southall increasingly look like dumping grounds for abandoned electric bikes. Lime, Voi, Forest and other shared-mobility operators leave their vehicles wherever it suits them – in the middle of the pavement, blocking station exits, or on paths used by visually impaired people.

Transport Ealing · 8 Aug 2026, 09:54

Sunday 9 August: major road closures in Ealing for cultural procession

Ealing residents need to prepare for significant disruption on Sunday 9 August 2026. From 08:00 until 17:00 extensive road closures and local bus diversions will be in place around the centre of the borough. The reason is a cultural procession expected to attract large crowds.

Transport Ealing · 8 Aug 2026, 09:48

Did an Ealing pothole damage your tyre or wheel? You can make a claim – but compensation is not automatic

The bang is unmistakable. A wheel drops into a pothole, the steering suddenly feels wrong and a few minutes later the driver discovers a damaged tyre, bent alloy or suspension problem. The first reaction is often: “The Council should pay for this.” Sometimes it may.

Transport Ealing · 7 Aug 2026, 08:06

How many electric buses run in London today and has the switch to zero-emission vehicles been worth it?

London now operates the largest zero-emission bus fleet in Western Europe. In June 2026 Transport for London announced that the number of zero-emission buses (mostly battery-electric) had passed the 3,000 mark – roughly one-third of the total fleet of just under 9,000 vehicles.

Transport Ealing · 6 Aug 2026, 10:35

Self-driving taxis cleared for London streets ‘later this summer’

Transport for London has begun awarding licences for self-driving taxis. Media reports indicate that autonomous vehicles, including Uber’s fleet, are expected to appear on London streets later this summer 2026. This marks one of the most significant steps towards autonomous transport in the British capital.

Transport Ealing · 5 Aug 2026, 19:25

Cycle paths in Ealing and London – the government boasts, but what’s the real picture?

For several years London authorities and the government have regularly boasted about the expansion of cycle paths. We hear about the “record growth of the Cycleways network”, hundreds of kilometres of new routes, and more people switching to bikes. It sounds impressive.

Transport Ealing · 5 Aug 2026, 19:25

“Lowered” ticket prices from the government – black and white, what’s really going on and who

The government keeps talking about “lower ticket prices”, “fare freezes” and “savings for millions”. It sounds like relief. Let’s look at the facts – no spin.

Transport Ealing · 5 Aug 2026, 16:54

ULEZ and paid parking in Ealing – cameras, fines and residents’ protests

The issue of the ULEZ and paid parking in Ealing still stirs emotions, although the situation looks different from the first months after the zone was expanded. Here is the current picture in 2026. ULEZ – what is happening with the cameras The Ultra Low Emission Zone covers the whole of London, including the entire borough of Ealing.

Transport Ealing · 5 Aug 2026, 14:19

Major road disruptions in Northolt – HS2 enabling works and repairs set to continue for months

Residents of Northolt face prolonged disruption. According to the official weekly list of roadworks published by Ealing Council (week commencing 31 July 2026), several major schemes are under way in the area, some of them directly linked to HS2 construction. Key locations: Badminton Close (Northolt Mandeville) – full road closure for HS2 enabling works.

Transport Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 11:24

Drivers Using Cycle Boxes and Bus Lanes in Ealing Broadway – Campaigners Call for Better Enforcement

Local campaigners have once again drawn attention to the misuse of cycle infrastructure and bus lanes in the Ealing Broadway area. Recent videos shared on X show drivers stopping in live bus lanes and occupying advanced stop boxes that are clearly marked for cyclists only.

Transport Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 11:24

Ealing Council Issued 137,447 Bus Lane Fines in Five Years – But Numbers Are Falling

Ealing Council has issued a cumulative total of 137,447 bus lane penalty notices over the past five years. These tickets have generated approximately £8.03 million in gross revenue for the borough. While the overall figure is substantial, the year-by-year data tells a more positive story for drivers: the number of fines has been falling steadily.

Transport Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 11:23

Central Line Delays Hit Ealing Broadway and West Ruislip Again

Commuters travelling between White City and Ealing Broadway, as well as those heading towards West Ruislip, faced another morning of minor delays on the Central Line due to train cancellations. Parallel disruption also affected services between Leytonstone and Epping via Hainault.

Transport Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 10:34

Cycle Lanes in West Ealing Used as Free Parking for Wedding Guests

In West Ealing a recurring problem has been documented in which cycle lanes on both sides of a road near a wedding venue are regularly occupied by parked cars belonging to wedding guests. The lanes are covered by clear “no waiting” restrictions, yet enforcement appears limited.

Transport Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 10:34

Ealing Issued Over 137,000 Bus Lane Fines in Five Years – Numbers Now Falling

Figures circulating on X show that Ealing Council has issued a cumulative total of 137,447 bus lane penalty notices over the last five years. These tickets have produced approximately £8.03 million in gross revenue. While the overall sum is substantial, the year-by-year trend reveals a clear downward movement.

Transport Ealing · 3 Aug 2026, 16:53

Forest e-bikes launch across Ealing with 900 bikes and £1 introductory rides

Forest has officially launched its e-bike service in the London Borough of Ealing, deploying 900 bikes and offering heavily discounted rides for the first month. Until 31 August, any pay-as-you-go ride that starts in Ealing costs just £1. After the promotional period ends, the operator’s Friends of the Forest scheme will offer a 50% discount on pay-as-you-go rates for students, NHS staff, key workers, carers, people with disabilities, and residents aged 60 and over.

Transport Ealing · 27 Jul 2026, 11:28

West London office building in conservation area to be converted into a block of flats

By Philip James Lynch - Local Democracy Reporter. A vacant office building in West London is set to be converted into a block of 36 flats.

Transport Ealing · 24 Jul 2026, 20:50

Department for Transport (DfT): Additional funding for potholes and surfacing

In October 2023 the government announced additional funding from the DfT for local road resurfacing and wider highway maintenance activity for 2023 for the next 10 years onwards,