Mayoral hopeful suggests EV taxi loan scheme
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The main contender against Sadiq Khan for London Mayor is suggesting black cab drivers should be given interest-free loans to buy electric versions of the iconic vehicle. Shaun Bailey told The Sun that City Hall would also pay a tenth towards the zero-emission cars and install more charging points so they do not run out […]
Amazon’s ring offers car security
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Amazon’s doorbell security company Ring is launching a range of products specifically designed for cars. Its product the Ring Car Alarm is designed to protect the car by sending an alert immediately to the Ring app when it detects an event, such as a bump, break-in, tow-away or an attempt to open the door. The […]
Westcotec urges LAs on data use
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The Norfolk-based road safety technology firm Westcotec is advising local authorities of the importance of understanding and using good data before committing to potentially significant road safety investments. It says effective collection and expert analysis of data helps to ensure that resources can be targeted where they are most needed, and avoids the risk of […]