Acusensus boss says initial automated impaired driving identification trial “encouraging”
The UK General Manager of road safety technology company Acusensus has hailed the initial results from a trial of technology to detect road use and behaviour consistent with drivers who may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Devon and Cornwall Police is trialling the technology over the Christmas period. It uses AI-powered cameras […]
Edinburgh-Fife driverless bus trial to end next year
The autonomous bus service crossing the Firth of Forth between Fife and Edinburgh will end next year, with operator Stagecoach blaming low passenger numbers. Stagecoach has announced its 14-mile AB1 route tover Forth Road Bridge will terminate in February 2025. The Courier Newspaper quotes the bus operator as saying “passenger numbers have been too low […]
Women in Bus and Coach launches ambassador programme to recognise industry champions
The national network to support women in the bus and coach industry, Women in Bus and Coach, has announced the launch of its Ambassador Programme, a new initiative celebrating individuals who have made exceptional contributions to advancing gender equity and inclusivity within the Bus, Coach and Community Transport industry. The inaugural Ambassador recognition was awarded […]
Canadian city uses PTV modelling software to redesign bus network
The City of Winnipeg in Canada is using PTV Lines transport modelling software as the backbone of a redesign of its bus network. This effort aims to meet the demands of the city’s rapid population growth and evolving transit needs. Local transit operator Winnipeg Transit is using the cloud-based tool from PTV, part of Umovity, to […]
HS2 motorway works completed to prepare for new M42 “twin box” build
HS2 has completed the first stage of work for the construction of a bridge that will take the high-speed railway line over the M42 motorway. During two weekend closures, the team of engineers worked to prepare the area for construction by removing pre-existing concrete foundations, installing underground ducting and creating a safe working area in […]
Oxfordshire prosecutes people for blue badge misuse
People who abuse blue badges are being warned of confiscation and court action, following the prosecution of two more motorists. An on-street enforcement exercise by Oxfordshire County Council’s counter fraud team led to two men appearing at Oxford Magistrates’ Court last week. It follows the prosecution of a woman in Oxford in May for a […]
Switzerland allowing self-driving cars on its motorways from March
From March 2025, drivers will be allowed to use self-driving technology on Swiss motorways and let go of their steering wheel. However, they must be ready to take control at any time. The website Swissinfo reports the Federal Council has adopted a decree which will come into force on March 1, as announced by the […]
Google using dashcam images to keep maps up to date
Google has issued a new support page explaining how it’s using images from dashcams to keep maps “fresh and up to date”. It says it is working with trusted third-party companies which gather imagery in the form of short videos from commercial and consumer dash cam manufacturers. Google uses imagery to detect and verify real-world […]
Scottish Government publishes plans to add 24,000 public electric vehicle charge points by 2030
The Scottish Government has published its Draft Implementation Plan outlining how it will support the delivery of approximately 24,000 additional public electric vehicle charge points by 2030. The draft plan sets out 15 actions to achieve the growth necessary in the public charging infrastructure in Scotland and deliver Scotland’s Vision for public EV charging. It says delivering approximately […]
TfL sets out plans to improve road safety at key junctions in Hackney
Transport for London is inviting Londoners to have their say on new plans to make it easier and safer for people to walk and cycle in and around Shoreditch. In collaboration with Hackney Council, the plans would see the creation of new crossings for both cyclists and pedestrians, alongside more footway space aimed at helping […]
