European driverless car sector has “fallen behind” US and China, says Bolt CEO
The European Union is lagging behind in the race to put driverless cars on its roads. Self-driving taxis developed and deployed by companies such as Tesla and Waymo have gone from curiosity to commonplace in several US cities. In June, Waymo overtook ride-hailing app Lyft’s market share in San Francisco (the two companies later announced […]
Chancellor reported to be considering EV per-mile charge
The Chancellor is said to be planning to charge electric vehicle drivers 3p per mile in duty, in a bid to get back some cash lost to the Treasury because fuel duty is not levied on EVs. The Telegraph says that under current plans to be announced by the Chancellor in the budget, drivers of […]
Campaigners call on DfT to release smart motorway impact reports
Campaigners have staged a demonstration outside the London headquarters of the Department for Transport, calling for reports on the impact of smart motorway schemes to be released. The event was organised by Claire Mercer of the Smart Motorways Kill campaign, claiming the DfT is refusing to release a raft of Post Opening Project Evaluation (POPE) […]
Grid Smarter Cities founder says the time is now right for councils to introduce bookable kerbspace
Intelligent transport entrepreneur Neil Herron has told Highways News how “everything is coming together” to allow delivery vehicles to use technology to book their kerbspace, improving road safety, traffic management and air quality in towns and cities. The Grid Smarter Cities founder (pictured) and CEO points to the imminent introduction of Digital Traffic Regulation Orders […]
Transport Scotland announces 20mph roll out in Argyll and Bute
New 20mph speed limits are being implemented in several communities across Argyll and Bute to improve road safety and save lives. The schemes are currently being implemented on sections of the trunk road in the following locations: The 20mph limits will be brought in through a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order in the first instance to […]
New Zaptec campaign highlights EV transition
Norwegian EV charging company Zaptec is taking its next major step in Europe with a new brand campaign designed to strengthen awareness and preference across eight key markets. Bringing this message to life, the campaign shows how the tables have turned. Once a symbol of freedom, the petrol car now represents inconvenience such as the […]
Northumberland councillors reiterate need to dual A1
Councillors in the North East of England have made renewed calls to reverse a government decision to scrap plans to widen a “dangerous” single carriageway main road. The idea of dualling the A1 in Northumberland was dismissed in 2024 after the Department for Transport deemed it “unfunded and unaffordable”. However, speaking at Northumberland County Council […]
Video explains council’s successful use of DfT signals funding
A new video has premiered at the Transport Technology Forum Autumn Update in Birmingham showcasing how the Department for Transport’s Traffic Signals Obsolescence Grant has been used to improve a key corridor in Rotherham. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council was one of the recipients of a share of the £30 million shared among councils across England […]
Shropshire MP tables motion to keep pressure on Government over Llynclys Crossroads
North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan is continuing with her campaign to improveme safety at the notorious Llynclys Crossroads on the A483 between Oswestry and Llanymynech. The junction – previously labelled as the ‘worst in the region’ when looking at locations where a cluster of incidents had taken place – was the site of two accidents in quick succession […]
APCOA launches new parking services contract with the London Borough of Barnet
Parking and mobility services provider, APCOA, have begun operations on a major new contract with the London Borough of Barnet – the agreement will run for five years, with the potential to extend. The new partnership will see APCOA deliver a range of parking services across the borough, supported by a dedicated team of more […]