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Stockholm Environmental Zone Blocked by County Administrative Board

The County Administrative Board in Stockholm says no to a new environmental zone in the city. The reason is that the authority assesses that there are deficiencies in the study.

Stockholm Environmental Zone Blocked by County Administrative Board

Water Enters Grounded Ship in Öresund Near Malmö

Accident Water has penetrated the ship that is stranded in the Öresund off Malmö. As a precaution, environmental rescue services have been initiated, writes the Coast Guard in a press release.

Water Enters Grounded Ship in Öresund Near Malmö

Driver Seeks Redress After License Revoked Over Peth Test

Driver's licenses should no longer be revoked solely based on the criticized peth tests as grounds. The Transport Agency, however, does not believe that any errors have been made.

Driver Seeks Redress After License Revoked Over Peth Test

Doctors Highlight Uncertainty in Peth-Test for Driver's License Revocation

Alcohol habits, drug tests, and revoked driver's licenses. The Transport Agency has landed in a storm - but what is it really about? We have tried to get out with facts, says Katarina Norén, unit manager at the Transport Agency.

Doctors Highlight Uncertainty in Peth-Test for Driver's License Revocation

40 Driving Licenses Revoked After Elevated Peth Test Results

Last year, the Transport Agency revoked around 40 driving licenses where the reason was elevated peth values on two measurement occasions. The authority rejects the claims that thousands of driving licenses were revoked for that reason.

40 Driving Licenses Revoked After Elevated Peth Test Results

Motorcycle Season Begins: Safety Tips to Prevent Accidents

The motorcycle season is in progress again. But when the country's motorcyclists take to the roads, the risk of accidents also increases.

Motorcycle Season Begins: Safety Tips to Prevent Accidents

Transport and Social Agencies Called to Traffic Committee Over Alcohol Tests

The Transport Agency and Social Agency are summoned to the Traffic Committee. The cause is the criticized peth-tests that measure alcohol consumption over time, reports TV4 News.

Transport and Social Agencies Called to Traffic Committee Over Alcohol Tests

Swedish Domestic Air Travel Declines as International Flights Rise

The Swedish domestic air travel is still on a decline this year, according to new statistics from the Transport Agency. The authority has compared the first quarter of the year with the corresponding period last year.

Swedish Domestic Air Travel Declines as International Flights Rise

Electric Scooter Accidents Surge by 30 Percent in 2024, Young Riders Most Affected

In 2024, 5 people died and 4,599 people were injured in accidents involving electric scooters. The accidents increased by over 30 percent compared to the previous year, according to a compilation from the Transport Agency.

Electric Scooter Accidents Surge by 30 Percent in 2024, Young Riders Most Affected

Swiss Varo Energy to Acquire Swedish Fuel Company Preem

The fuel company Preem, with refineries in Lysekil and Gothenburg, has been acquired by the Swiss energy conglomerate Varo Energy, writes Preem in a press release. The deal must be approved by the relevant authorities to be completed.

Swiss Varo Energy to Acquire Swedish Fuel Company Preem

EU License Changes May Impact Swedish A-Tractor Rules for Teens

An agreement in the EU parliament has led to confusion: Will Swedish 15-year-olds be allowed to drive A-tractors at 45 kilometers per hour in the future? No, is the answer. Here, TT clarifies the concepts.

EU License Changes May Impact Swedish A-Tractor Rules for Teens

Sweden still best in EU – tops the list

Sweden has continued to have the smallest number of traffic fatalities in the EU per capita, shows preliminary collected statistics from Eurostat. .

Sweden still best in EU – tops the list

Robots deliver food to Stockholmers

Now, residents on Södermalm in Stockholm can get groceries delivered to their door – by a robot. The robots are as large as moving boxes and move along the sidewalks at walking speed.

Robots deliver food to Stockholmers

Fighting Back: Misleading Information about Revoked Driver's Licenses

The Transport Agency has been accused of withdrawing driving licenses – despite the motorists having zero promille in their blood. Now the authority is fighting back.

Fighting Back: Misleading Information about Revoked Driver's Licenses

The number of new electric cars decreases – a trend break

The number of newly registered passenger cars decreased last year. The decline is most pronounced among the pure electric cars – which are losing for the first time since the measurements were introduced, announces the Transport Agency.

The number of new electric cars decreases – a trend break

Drive on after drunk driving – avoids being served

Thousands of people who have had their driving license revoked after, for example, driving under the influence, make sure not to be served. This means they can continue driving in traffic.

Drive on after drunk driving – avoids being served

More people lost their driver's license

Last year, 38,709 people lost their driver's license. This is an increase of 5.

More people lost their driver's license

Domestic Flights Decrease – Sweden Stands Out in the EU

The Swedish domestic air travel continues to struggle. The trend is visible in several parts of Europe, but the development in Sweden stands out.

Domestic Flights Decrease – Sweden Stands Out in the EU

The King: "The whole of Sweden is in mourning"

The Royal Couple paid tribute to the victims at the memorial site outside Risbergska school. Grieving is hard to do alone.

The King: "The whole of Sweden is in mourning"

Domestic Flights Decrease – Sweden Stands Out in the EU

The Swedish domestic air travel continues to struggle. The trend is visible in several parts of Europe, but the development in Sweden stands out.

Domestic Flights Decrease – Sweden Stands Out in the EU

Fewer Vessel Inspections Increase Concern for Accidents

The industry organization Swedish shipping is concerned that the Transport Agency does not inspect enough foreign vessels, reports P4 Väst. .

Fewer Vessel Inspections Increase Concern for Accidents

Ships held back in Uddevalla allowed to depart

The ship with explosive cargo that has been held in the port of Uddevalla for almost a week has been given the green light to continue its journey after an inspection by the Transport Agency, reports [P4 Väst](https://www. sverigesradio.

Ships held back in Uddevalla allowed to depart

"EMO" and "F1TTLIV" – the license plates that got rejected

"2FAST", "SNPPEN" and "F1TTLIV" – these are some of all license plates that were rejected by the Transport Agency last year. .

"EMO" and "F1TTLIV" – the license plates that got rejected

More ships in Swedish waters not seaworthy

Last year, 23 foreign vessels were prohibited from leaving Swedish harbors, as they were deemed unseaworthy. Alarming, according to the Transport Agency.

More ships in Swedish waters not seaworthy