SWARCO acquires the Elmore Group
SWARCO has acquired 100% of the shares in the Irish family-owned business, Elmore Group. The Elmore Group, previously owned by Mark Elmore and Marion Elmore-Kelly, looks back on a multi-decade business partnership with SWARCO, especially in the segment of LED traffic lights and traffic control. The Elmore Group specialises in the supply, integration and maintenance […]
TRL details Graduated Driving Licence possibilities with lessons from Australia
As the idea of a Graduated Driving Licence gains traction in the UK, TRL is hosting a webinar to detail how a similar idea in Australia could be used to plan its introduction here. Currently, when a new driver passes their test, they can drive immediately like any other driver – travel on motorways, carrying […]
T-Systems awarded Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 Europe Enabling Technology Leadership Award
Frost & Sullivan recently researched the Over-The-Air (OTA) industry and, based on its findings, has recognized T-Systems with the 2024 Europe Enabling Technology Leadership Award. T-Systems is a leading provider of innovative OTA solutions for the automotive industry that provide seamless and efficient updates to help automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) deliver dependable and optimized connected car experiences. […]
Lower Thames Crossing campaigners pressing to cancel scheme
Campaigners are pressing for the controversial £10billion Lower Thames Crossing to be ditched alongside other major road schemes to help fund public sector pay increases. It is feared the controversial project to link Kent with Essex via two new 2.5 mile tunnels under the Thames would worsen Thurrock’s congestion problems. The Government this week announced […]
London pedicabs: Legislation consultation not due until 2025
TfL still does not have a date for its crackdown on rogue pedicabs, despite being given new powers in March. TfL says it needs to launch a consultation but that could be at least six months away. The leader of Licenced Taxi Drivers Association has labelled the delay a disgrace. The colourful, often loud vehicles […]
Over 50% of Britons believer they are better than their car’s technology
An online survey has revealed that many British drivers think they are more skilled behind the wheel than vehicle technology. Whilst many companies are currently working on developing driverless vehicles for use on the public roads, heycar’s study found that many have more confidence in themselves compared to any form of technology inside their car. Dermot Kelleher, Chief Marketing Officer of […]
DfT “unsure” of current state of local roads, says report
The condition of local roads in England is declining, the repair backlog is growing and the DfT doesn’t have a grasp on the situation, says a damning new report. The National Audit Office (NAO) investigated the state of England’s 183,000-mile local road network, and examined whether the DfT is ensuring value for money through maintenance […]
Work due to start on new east Reading bus lane
Work on a road layout to speed up bus journeys into town from east Reading is due to start on Monday 12 August. The introduction of a new inbound bus lane along London Road will lead to even faster and more reliable journeys for people travelling towards town by bus. The scheme will open alongside […]
Messagemaker takes on Mount Olympus on behalf of the Children’s Trust
Messagemaker Displays has raised £17,036 for The Children’s Trust through its latest fundraising challenge. This year the team from the Surrey-based signage manufacturer and supplier flew out to Greece to take on a two-day trek of Mount Olympus, climbing an impressive 2,918 metres above sea-level. Mount Olympus, the mythological seat of the gods, is one […]
Women in Bus and Coach selects Kerry Turner for Board of Directors mentoring role
Women in Bus and Coach is delighted to announce the selection of Kerry Turner from First Travel Solutions as the winner of our groundbreaking competition for a mentoring director role on its Board of Directors. Kerry, a dynamic and passionate leader, will join the Women in Bus and Coach Board for a transformative one-year term […]
