GM repurposes robotaxi fleet to test autonomous driving technology
General Motors has put vehicles enabled with technology used in its failed robotaxi venture Cruise back onto the road. The Detroit automaker confirmed that it would accelerate development of GM’s hands-free, eyes-off advanced driver assist system by “testing a limited number of Cruise Bolt vehicles on select highways in Michigan, Texas, and the San Francisco Bay […]
Welsh Government announces £1 bus fares for young people from September
People aged 16 to 21 will be able to ride on buses across Wales for just £1 from September, Single fares will cost just £1 and there will be £3 day passes available too. It will allow young people to enjoy unlimited travel with any participating bus services from 1 September for a year. The […]
M20 to close to allow for Operation Brock deployment
The M20 will be closed between Maidstone and Ashford overnight on Wednesday 16 July from 8pm to allow the Operation Brock contraflow to be deployed at the request of the Kent & Medway Resilience Forum. The contraflow system is being deployed on a 13-mile section of the M20 between junctions 8 Maidstone and 9 Ashford, […]
Braintree District Council urges government to reconsider decision to cancel A12 widening scheme
Braintree District Council has urged the government to reconsider Tuesday’s decision to cancel the A12 Chelmsford to A120 widening scheme. Councillor Graham Butland, Leader of Braintree District Council, said: “We are hugely disappointed by the government’s decision to cancel the A12 widening scheme. It’s a project we’ve consistently championed as it’s essential to improving safety, […]
Motorway roadworks leads to decline in driver satisfaction, new survey suggests
Extensive roadworks to add extra emergency areas to smart motorways has led to a drop in satisfaction with England’s motorways and major ‘A’ roads. In its latest annual survey from the independent watchdog, Transport Focus, 69 per cent of road users were satisfied with their journey, a drop from 71 per cent last year. The Strategic Roads […]
Suffolk: New routes announced with Local Authority Bus Grant funding
Following receipt of the 2025/26 Local Authority Bus Grant earlier this month, the first tranche of bus services being launched or improved with the revenue allocation of £2.8m has been announced by Suffolk County Council. As with the previous Bus Service Improvement Plan grants covering 2023-25, these routes have all been suggested by the community […]
Scottish Government pledges £2m to help decarbonise HGVs
The Scottish Government has launched the new £2 million Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Market Readiness Fund for 2025-26. It is designed to support HGV operators, manufacturers, financiers and charge point operators to work together to identify investment in HGV Decarbonisation – boosting the economy and reducing transport emissions associated with road freight. This fund builds […]
Updated British Standard document can ‘unlock highways maintenance funds for councils’
The introduction of an improved British Standard guidance document can offer local councils a solution for tackling the highways maintenance backlog, says Brett Landscaping, manufacturer of ethically sourced paving slabs, block paving and kerb systems. The publication of BS 7533-102 could hold the key to highways repair regimes for local councils over the next decade, […]
Celebration event recognises outstanding contributions towards road safety and active travel in Warwickshire
The Warwickshire Road Safety Team hosted the second annual Safe and Active Schools Award Event recognising the outstanding achievements of primary schools in promoting road safety and active travel. Held at Old Shire Hall in Warwick, the event brought together Safe and Active School Champions, pupils, road safety partners, and Warwickshire County Council colleagues to recognise […]
North Northamptonshire Council secures over £55m in Government funding for local transport infrastructure
North Northamptonshire Council has welcomed a major investment from the Department for Transport (DfT), securing £55.3 million in additional capital funding to enhance transport infrastructure, improve road safety, and expand walking, cycling, and bus networks. This funding is in addition to the £15 million per year already allocated through the Council’s General Fund Capital Programme. […]