Self-driving vehicles regulation

Automated Passenger Services Permitting Scheme

Why linked: Lords mirror WMS HLWS1545 for the April 2026 APS permitting scheme statement (HCWS1537).

UIN: HLWS1545 My Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport (Simon Lightwood), has made the following Ministerial Statement.This statement provides an update on the Government’s work to enable the automated passenger services permitting scheme f...

Automated Passenger Services Permitting Scheme

UIN: HCWS1537 This statement provides an update on the Government’s work to enable the automated passenger services permitting scheme from this spring, a key step in implementing the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 and supporting economic growth through the safe deployment...

Developing the Automated Vehicles Regulatory Framework

UIN: HCWS1131 I wish to provide the House with an update on further steps the government is taking to implement the Automated Vehicles (AV) Act 2024 and kickstart economic growth. Self-driving vehicles have the potential to increase opportunities and break …

Developing the Automated Vehicles Regulatory Framework

UIN: HLWS1130 My Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport (Simon Lightwood) has made the following Ministerial Statement.I wish to provide the House with an update on further steps the government is taking to implement the Automated Vehicles (...

Next step on the UK rollout of self-driving vehicles as public, charities and businesses asked for their views

Today (4 December 2025), the government is asking road users, industry and disability groups to help shape the framework, which will ensure self-driving technology is safely introduced on Britain's roads.

Automated Passenger Services Permitting Scheme

Why linked: Lords mirror WMS HLWS858 on the APS permitting scheme launch.

UIN: HLWS858 My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander), has made the following Ministerial Statement.I wish to provide the House with an update on steps the government is taking to progress the implementation of automated …

Automated Passenger Services Permitting Scheme

Why linked: WMS HCWS858 announcing the July 2025 launch of the APS permitting scheme consultation.

UIN: HCWS858 I wish to provide the House with an update on steps the government is taking to progress the implementation of automated passenger services (APS) regulations to kickstart economic growth, a top priority in the Government’s Plan for Change.The …

Next steps for self-driving vehicles as future passengers help shape self-driving vehicles law

Today (21 July 2025), Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has launched a consultation on the automated passenger services (APS) permitting scheme.

Automated Vehicles Act 2024 Implementation

UIN: HLWS691 My Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport (Lilian Greenwood) has made the following Ministerial Statement.I wish to provide the House with an update on steps the government is taking to implement the Automated Vehicles (AV) Act...

Automated Vehicles Act 2024 Implementation

UIN: HCWS692 I wish to provide the House with an update on steps the government is taking to implement the Automated Vehicles (AV) Act 2024 and kickstart economic growth, a top priority in the Government’s Plan for Change. The AV …

Self-driving vehicles set to be on roads by 2026 as Automated Vehicles Act becomes law

Self-driving vehicles could be on British roads by 2026, after the government's world-leading Automated Vehicles (AV) Act became law today (20 May 2024).