National Highways loses Lower Thames Crossing oversight with major project handed to DfT
Government Ministers have removed National Highways of its responsibility for the £10bn Lower Thames Crossing project. The move is seen as part of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s drive to take tight control over important infrastructure projects for fear of cost overruns and delays, according to The Guardian. Oversight of the Lower Thames Crossing – the UK’s largest […]
Driverless cars: Tesla begins testing its autonomous Cybercab
A futuristic, two-seat EV with no steering wheel has been seen cruising around Tesla’s private test track in Fremont, California. The Cybercab is the company’s purpose-built robotaxi, and its first public appearance on the track is a major signal that Tesla is serious about launching it onto our streets soon. The Cybercab is unlike any of the […]
MPs to examine regulation and working conditions in the taxi and private hire vehicles sector
The House of Commons Transport Committee is holding the first evidence session of its inquiry into the licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) by questioning licensing authority officials and representatives of the workforce. In Wedneday’s inquiry, MPs will examine how the current system for regulating taxis and PHVs can vary between different licensing authorities across England. […]
Sustainability and road worker safety inform new SRL Highways UK product launches
At Highways this week SRL Traffic Systems is launching a range of solutions to help customers tackle the enduring issues of sustainability and road worker safety. A new portable traffic signal, designed to offer extended running times on small-scale, short-term works is accompanied by a fresh addition to SRL’s REMOS portfolio to protect site personnel. […]
Public ‘do not trust’ car manufacturers as new dieselgate case begins
Parents and campaign groups are calling for diesel cars across the industry to be investigated and recalled because of fears they are cheating diesel emissions tests as the biggest ever class action in the UK begins today. More than 1.8 million motorists are involved in the legal action – the biggest UK group claim ever. […]
Thurrock: Injunction will continue to prevent disruptive illegal protests
An injunction which prevents protestors from blocking roads and vehicles at key fuel terminals and filling stations in Thurrock has been extended until 2029. It names 26 protestors, who have previously been involved in disruptive protests in the borough. Under the terms of the injunction, the named protestors are prevented from blocking roads, stopping vehicles […]
More roadworks for Warwick as traffic management improvement project begins
Warwick is bracing itself for more roadworks as a major project to alter one of the main gateways into the town centre gets underway. Work is set to start today to improve the St John’s area and is due to be completed in March 2026, says Warwickshire World. The St John’s project is part of a […]
State of Hawaii looking to crowdsource road safety data with dashcams
Hawaii DOT is to distribute 1,000 dashcams to drivers in a bid to aid the identification of road surfaces in need of repair and to document reckless driving. Participants could potentially also upload footage to their social media accounts, says Government Technology. Readers of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser were invited to ask HDOT questions about the […]