Waymo set to launch driverless taxis on Britain’s roads
Waymo has launched a hiring spree in London for operational staff to manage a fleet of driverless cars and respond to incidents on the road, in preparation for the start of its first London trials in 2026. Autonomous taxi rides without a human driver behind the wheel are expected to begin in Britain next year and London […]
Nissan unveils next-generation ProPILOT featuring Wayve’s AI Driver
London-based tech start-up Wayve are playing a leading role in Nissan’s commenced demonstrations of its next-generation ProPILOT advanced driver-assist technology, ahead of its scheduled launch in Japan during F27. A fleet of all-electric Nissan Ariya-based prototype vehicles demonstrated their ability to drive safely and confidently within the complex urban environment of central Tokyo. Combining “Wayve AI Driver” […]
PTV brings new radar to UK market thanks to sister company Econolite
The transport modelling and simulation company PTV is further expanding its solutions offering in the UK through its Umovity parent company. Umovity brings together hardware and software solutions through PTV and California-based intelligent traffic management solutions company Econolite. The new EPIQ RADAR sensor solution incorporates detection solution software to deliver superior traffic detection, accuracy, and […]
Earl of Erroll says road pricing ‘will catch out cheating spouses’
The Earl of Erroll has suggested that the introduction of a road pricing scheme in the UK could cause a ‘rise in divorce rates’ if they charge motorists for going about their daily lives, despite the Government insisting that it has ruled out implementing road user charging in any format. The Daily Telegraph says that […]
Transport for London delays publication of plans to eliminate all road deaths
Transport for London has delayed publishing plans for the second phase of its mission to end all road deaths and serious injuries on the capital’s roads by 2041, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) has learned. TfL had intended to outline its proposals for further reducing road danger with a report, Vision Zero Action Plan […]
Kapsch TrafficCom and Universidad Pontificia Comillas discuss the future of mobility
Kapsch TrafficCom, in collaboration with Comillas Pontifical University, recently hosted a webinar titled “The Future of Movement: Rethinking Congestion in the Age of Smart Cities”. The panel, moderated by TTi’s Tom Stone, brought together leading researchers and industry experts, among them Pedro Linares, Professor of Industrial Engineering at Comillas University and Alfredo Escriba, CTO of […]
TfL continues clampdown on persistent ULEZ penalty charge evaders
TfL is continuing to clamp down on drivers who persistently evade Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued for Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) contraventions. While only a small minority are liable to pay the charge – with the latest data showing that more than 97 per cent of vehicles seen driving in the ULEZ comply with […]
Innovative road recycling scheme helps Wiltshire Council to resurface more roads and save money
Wiltshire Council is making significant savings and resurfacing more rural roads thanks to an innovative road recycling scheme that breaks up, treats and then re-lays the existing road surface. The project is saving 220 tonnes of carbon emissions compared to traditional resurfacing of similar sites, with 91% (9,749 tonnes) of the road surface recycled. It […]
Applications open for £100k South West rural transport schemes funding
Two sub-national transport bodies (STBs) in the South West have joined funds to offer up to £100k (£50k each) to fund rural transport schemes in their respective regions. Western Gateway STB and Peninsula Transport STB are offering organisations, charities, businesses, local authorities and community groups the opportunity to secure up to £50k to drive forward […]
Improvements underway in Norwich following community-led Greenway Plan
Norwich City Council and Sustrans have announced that improvement works are underway at Lakenham Way walking and cycling path. This follows the publication of Sustrans’ Greenway Management Plan (GMP), which was developed in response to last year’s community consultation. Lakenham Way is managed by Sustrans. The GMP is a 10-year vision shaped by feedback from […]