Subject
RAC
London Travel News has published 6 stories involving RAC, from August 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Roads & Driving · M25
M25 drivers warned over frost, ice and tyre fines
Drivers using the M25 are reminded of rules regarding windscreen visibility and tyre tread depth as National Highways begins its winter safety campaign. Motorists face prosecution and fines for obstructed views and illegal tyres.
M253 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 - Roads & Driving · London
Cloned vehicle offences hit record high
A record number of drivers are being wrongly fined due to cloned vehicles, with over 11,400 reporting issues last year. The RAC is calling for reforms to the number plate system. The government has announced a new crackdown.
London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Airports · LutonLuton Airport raises drop-off fee to £9
London Luton Airport has increased its drop-off fee to £9 for a 12-minute stay, marking the second price hike in under a year. The airport cited a desire to promote sustainable transport, while the RAC noted a wider trend of rising charges at UK airports.
Luton2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41- Roads & Driving · London
Petrol prices hit four-year high ahead of bank holiday
The average cost of petrol has reached 161.6p a litre, the highest since November 2022, as millions of drivers prepare for bank holiday travel. Diesel prices are also at a high of 183.4p a litre.
London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 40 
Tube & Rail · GatwickGatwick travellers face rail disruption and busy roads this Bank Holiday
Travellers heading to Gatwick Airport over the August Bank Holiday weekend should prepare for potential disruption. Engineering works will halt Gatwick Express services before 7am on Sunday, with further amended timetables affecting Southern and Thameslink services throughout the weekend and on Bank Holiday Monday.
Gatwick3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 40- Roads & Driving · London
M25 drivers face Bank Holiday traffic jams
Drivers heading out for the Bank Holiday weekend are warned of significant traffic, particularly on the M25. The RAC forecasts 20 million leisure car journeys nationwide, with Friday August 28 expected to see 4.1 million trips.
London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41