The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain have today (30th
September 2026) released their Annual Report to the Secretary of
State for 2025 to 2026.
The report is available to view and download at: Traffic Commissioners for
Great Britain Annual Report 2025-26
The report details the new strategic objectives of the Traffic
Commissioners from 2026-2029 and evaluates the current state of
the industry.
Our aims remain as:
- To deliver a modern and effective operator licensing regime
that ensures operators are fit to hold a licence whilst
minimising the regulatory burden on the compliant.
- To promote and develop a safe road transport industry, which
delivers compliance, fair competition and protects the
environment.
The report includes a consideration of the future of the Traffic
Commissioners and:
- Driver Welfare
- Road Safety Strategy
- Smarter regulation
There is also discussion of Public Service Vehicles Accessibility
Regulations PSVAR and the Bus Open Data Service (BODS) alongside
AI and maintenance recognition schemes.
A spokesperson, on behalf of the Traffic Commissioners, explained
that:
Approaching the 100th anniversary of the Traffic Commissioners is
an opportunity to consider how this regulatory system continues
to serve the public interest. Our role is to deliver
proportionate, evidence-based decisions that promote road safety
and fair competition in both Goods and PSV sectors.
Without this regulatory system, many issues would only be
addressed through criminal proceedings after harm has occurred.
Through specialist regulation and early intervention, Traffic
Commissioners play a crucial role in maintaining standards and
preventing unsafe operators and drivers from putting other road
users at risk.
The Annual Report also contains statistics describing the
licensing and regulatory activities. The data recognises the
achievements of the commissioners and their support during the
year.
