Fuel campaigners fear budget duty hike
The campaign group FairFuelUK says it fears drivers will be “hit hard” in the forthcoming budget, after Prime Minister Kier Starmer did not mention fuel duty in his warnings over a tough budget to come. In the Prime Minister’s speech yesterday, he repeated that there would be no increase in income tax, VAT, or national […]
ITS Summit 2024: Delegates endorse the technology underpinning Australia’s transport future
More than 700 delegates convened over three days at the International Convention Centre Sydney for the annual ITS Australia Summit 2024, the nation’s largest industry led transport technology event. Over 200 speakers across 40 sessions delivered presentations and participated in lively panel discussions that examined the core themes of safety, sustainability, and inclusivity to deliver […]
Norfolk: A47 dualling work set to begin next week
National Highways’ upgrading of the A47 between Blofield and North Burlingham to dual carriageway to ease congestion and support economic growth in the area is set to commence next week. From Monday 2 September 2024 there will be significant overnight road closures on the A47 from between Cucumber Lane roundabout (also known as Brundall roundabout) […]
Glasgow: Taxi drivers’ concern as LEZ upgrade company goes under
Glasgow’s taxi drivers could soon be forced off the streets after one of the only companies permitted to make LEZ-compliant upgrades unexpectedly ceased trading. Under the terms of the LEZ scheme, taxi drivers must ensure they meet the Euro 4 emissions standard for petrol vehicles or the Euro 6 emissions standard for diesel and electric vehicles. Operators […]
Traffic returns to A83 at Rest and Be Thankful under convoy
Due to an improved forecast, traffic returned to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful under convoy at 10:30am today.. The short Old Military Road local diversion had been in use as a safety precaution from midnight on Monday 26 August due to heavy rain, ensuring that the public were able to travel to and from […]
ITS World Congress: How to choose your Technical Sessions
As the countdown continues to the start of the ITS World Congress, ERTICO invites you to explore key technical sessions led by the RTA, and featured regional speakers. View the full programme and register today to be part of the world’s leading event in Intelligent Transportation Systems and Smart Mobility by making the most of the aforementioned sessions. […]
Cruise and Uber announce AV partnership
Cruise has announced a multiyear partnership that will see its autonomous taxis integrated into Uber’s ride-hailing platform. The deal represents a milestone in the evolution of ride-hailing services, combining Uber’s extensive user base with Cruise’s driverless vehicle technology.. The initial phase of the partnership will see a dedicated fleet of Chevy Bolt AVs deployed on Uber’s […]
Uber fined £245m over ‘inadequate protection’ of European drivers’ data
The Dutch data protection watchdog has fined Uber £245.5 million for allegedly transferring personal details of European drivers to the United States without adequate protection. Uber called the decision ‘flawed and unjustified’ and said it will appeal the decision. The Dutch Data Protection Authority said the data transfers spanning more than two years amounted to a […]
The strong arm of the lawn: Dartford Bridge shut as man attempts to cross it on mower
In scenes reminiscent of the film ‘The Straight Story’, Essex Police seized a lawnmower that was being driven over the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge on Friday. The Dartford Crossing was temporarily closed at 7.45am as police interepted the lawnmower by implementing what may well have been the slowest recorded rolling road block. According to MyLondon, […]
Driverless bus vandalised at University of the Highlands & Islands’ Inverness Campus
A driverless bus at Inverness Campus has been vandalised. It is believed the vehicle was damaged over the weekend, just days before it was due was due to be trialled. Ranald Robertson, director of HiTrans, who are rolling out the project, told the Inverness Courier: “We are very disappointed that this vandalism has occurred. This has been […]
