Written question asked by Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 June 2026. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Motorcycles: Delivery Services
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with delivery platforms on ensuring that couriers using mopeds have the appropriate (a) licence, (b) insurance and (c) training for commercial delivery work in Surrey Heath constituency.
- Answer
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The Road Safety Strategy sets an ambitious target to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured in Great Britain by 65% and by 70% for children under 16, by 2035. Although an assessment has not specifically been made of the impact of measures on the Surrey Heath constituency there are commitments related to commercial driving and learner riders that are intended to improve road safety outcomes for everyone.
The Government expects those driving or riding for work to keep both themselves and other road users safe. As such we have committed to piloting a new voluntary Work-Related Road Safety Charter that is being developed in partnership with industry. The Charter will be informed by existing schemes such as Driving for Better Business and encourage everyone involved in driving or riding for work to improve road safety.
The DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) consultation on improving moped and motorcycle training, testing and licensing closed on 11 May. The consultation was launched with a range of measures designed to support a targeted review of the training, testing and licensing framework for motorcyclists, and the aim of improving safety and modernising and simplifying access to motorcycling. In part, reforms aim to encourage progression to full licences, particularly for those riding for work. We are now analysing the responses and will publish the outcome of the consultation on GOV.UK.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 10453
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Delivery services Insurance Motorcycles Training Driving licences Surrey Heath
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- 2026-06-23 12:20:23 +0100
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