Supreme Court set to decide whether Uber drivers are workers
Supreme Court justices are set to decide whether Uber drivers should be classed as workers.
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Average motor insurance price ‘at four-year low in 2020’
The average price motorists paid for their motor insurance during 2020 was at a four-year low, according to insurers.
Fewer drivers give up daily car use during third lockdown
Fewer motorists have stopped making daily car trips than during the first coronavirus lockdown, according to figures.
Drivers warned to avoid Aberdeen roundabout after lorry breaks down
Police are warning drivers to avoid an Aberdeen roundabout after a lorry broke down.
Recruitment campaign for Aberdeen bin lorry drivers a big success
A drive to recruit bin lorry drivers in Aberdeen has paid off.
Police to carry out road safety operations in Aberdeen
A series of roadside policing operations is to take place in Aberdeen.
Police warn drivers to take care as freezing temperatures hit north-east overnight
In a tweet they said: “If you are scraping your car this morning due to the rain freezing on the windscreen, don’t forget how icy it was once your car is cosy and warm inside. The road doesn’t have heating.”
Aberdeen council in vow to blitz blue badge backlog
Aberdeen council has today vowed to act after an Evening Express investigation revealed more than 100 disabled people are having to wait more than three months for blue badges.
10 drivers caught committing offences in north-east police operation
Ten drivers were caught committing offences in a north-east police operation last month, new figures show.
North-east drivers warned of car park scam
Older drivers are being advised to be on their guard against fraud.
10 drivers charged in connection with drink or drug driving in north-east police operation
Ten drivers have been charged in connection with drink or drug driving offences in the north-east.
Drivers caught on camera on Aberdeen’s Broad Street
Thousands of drivers have been caught on a city street since it became car-free last year – with Aberdeen City Council receiving £110,000 in fines.
Football fans heading to tonight’s match advised to avoid roadworks at Aberdeen roundabout
Football fans travelling to tonight's match at Pittodrie are being warned to avoid roadworks at an Aberdeen roundabout.
More traffic chaos as Aberdeen roundabout works extended again
Drivers are to face more traffic chaos, with work on a busy Aberdeen roundabout set to continue for another week.
Dozens have say on controversial plans to scrap free parking in Aberdeenshire
Dozens of people have had their say on a council’s controversial plans to scrap free parking.
A90 now cleared following two-vehicle crash
The A90 has now been cleared following a two-vehicle crash.
Police warning over driving in north-east forests
Police have issued a warning to motorists not to drive off-road as part of a bid to tackle the illegal use of vehicles within forests.
Seven motorists charged in connection with alleged drink driving offences in north-east
Seven motorists have been charged in connection with alleged drink driving offences in the North-east.
Dozens of north-east drivers with more than 12 points on licence still on road
Dozens of motorists across the north and north-east have more than 12 points on their licence but are still driving on the roads.
Watch: Aberdeen police ask drivers to allow plenty of space when overtaking cyclists
Give cyclists as much space as you would a car when you pass, Aberdeen police have told drivers.
Strike action suspended as First Aberdeen bosses make drivers new offer
An eleventh hour offer has been made by Aberdeen bus bosses in an effort to halt indefinite strike action.
Police issue safety warnings to drivers as North-east set to be hit by snow
A weather warning has been issued for areas of the North-east.
Union chiefs hoping ACAS can help avert indefinite Aberdeen bus strike
Union bosses are hopeful that a meeting with a mediation service will avert an indefinite bus strike next week.
Watch: First Aberdeen bus strikes to continue as drivers ‘resilient in fight’ over contracts
Striking Aberdeen bus drivers say they are “resilient in their fight” as industrial action continues today.
Exclusive: Aberdeen bus drivers to stage 11 days of strikes
Aberdeen bus drivers have called for 11 days of walkouts in a move that could have a major impact on the city’s public transport network.
Drivers advised to take care as Met Office issues weather warning for snow and ice in North-east
Motorists were today advised to be aware of icy conditions as weather warnings for the region remained in place.
Police stop 154 vehicles and warn 26 drivers in Aberdeen crackdown
Scores of drivers were pulled over for offences as wide ranging as speeding and not having screenwash during a two-day police operation in Aberdeen.
First Aberdeen bus drivers set to be balloted in pay dispute
Bus drivers in Aberdeen could take industrial action after details of a major pay shake-up were revealed to the workforce.
Police stop 97 drivers in Aberdeen crackdown
Police stopped almost 100 drivers during a crackdown on antisocial driving.
Crackdown on uninsured drivers in North-east
Uninsured drivers in the North-east will be targeted by police this week.