Indra wins £845m London public transport network revenue collection contract
TfL has awarded Spanish technology group Indra the project to operate, develop, strengthen and expand the ticketing and access control systems of the capital’s public transport network. The near-£850m contract will run until 2034, replacing the deal with Cubic Transportation Systems that had been in place since 2014. The project will cover the maintenance, operation […]
Government invests “tens of millions of pounds” into Oxa
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to inject tens of millions of pounds into self-driving car pioneers Oxa, as the Government gets ready to unleash autonomous vehicles on Britain’s roads. The £28bn National Wealth Fund (NWF), which is backed by the Treasury, is nearing a deal to plough taxpayer cash into Oxa, the start-up founded by experts […]
Thames Valley Police comment on National Highways camera issues
Thames Valley Police have issued a statement relating to anomalies with some National Highways cameras on some A roads and motorways is being shared on behalf of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC). “Policing is working with National Highways to identify and contact a very limited number of motorists who may have incorrectly received a […]
Innovate UK Funding Opportunity: Increasing EV Charging Capacity on England’s Strategic Road Network
Innovate UK are currently running an open competition offering up to £10 million in grant funding from OZEV for UK-registered organisations. The initiative aims to support the development and demonstration of innovative solutions that increase public EV charging provision for longer journeys on the Strategic Road Network (SRN) in England. The SRN – covering motorways […]
Nominees announced for Intertraffic Awards 2026
Fifteen pioneering mobility innovations have been announced as finalists for the Intertraffic Awards 2026, showcasing breakthrough solutions in three categories: the Green Globe Award, recognising environmental sustainability; User Experience Award, championing excellence in usability; and Inspiration Award, for groundbreaking new technologies set to lead the industry. The three overall award winners will be announced at […]
Drivers will learn to accept congestiom charging schemes, says Transport Scotland
Transport Scotland officials have discussed the idea of a congestion charge being introduced in some regions in Scotland, and said evidence suggested that Scots would ‘accept’ this, despite the controversy surrounding low emission zones, according to a report seen by the Scottish Daily Express. In a bid to curb vehicle use, Transport Scotland commissioned a report […]
A9 dualling switches to £1.9bn framework model
The Scottish Government is switching to a framework-led approach to deliver the final five contracts on the A9 dualling programme. Until now the venture had been run along the lines of a project-by-project tender model. According to Construction Enquirer, Transport Scotland will start market engagement next month ahead of inviting bids in March for places […]
Zipcar confirms the end of UK operations
As reported in Highways News last month, Zipcar has confirmed that it is to cease UK operations within weeks, with 650,000 drivers set to be impacted, says the Evening Standard. The US-based company, owned by car rental giant Avis Budget, announced the proposed exit in December last year, pending the outcome of a consultation with its 71 […]
TfL issues Gallows Corner progress update
TfL has announced that Gallows Corner, a crucial roundabout connecting Romford and more central parts of Essex, that has been closed for almost seven months, will now reopen in Spring 2026. The roundabout was closed in June 2025, and was expected to open on 1 September. Work has been ongoing ever since, causing traffic problems across the town and […]
Hampshire lane rental plan edges closer
Plans to charge operators for road closures on Hampshire’s busiest roads have moved a step closer, with the county council’s lane rental scheme potentially set for submission to the Department for Transport (DfT). If approved by the DfT, the scheme is forecast to generate around £2.8 million a year in gross income to Hampshire County […]