DfT technology official pushes open standards vision for connected vehicle services
The Department for Transport’s Head of Road Infrastructure Technology has reiterated his belief that the highways sector needs a “WhatsApp moment” for connected vehicle services, as he urged authorities and industry to work together on common standards and interoperable services. Speaking at the Traffex event in Coventry, Darren Capes said road users increasingly expect journeys […]
Telent renews Kent traffic signal maintenance contract
Kent County Council (KCC) has reappointed Telent to maintain its traffic signal network following a competitive tender process, extending a partnership that has supported the county’s roads for more than two decades. As one of Telent’s largest traffic signal maintenance contracts, and one of the most significant of its kind in the UK, the renewal […]
Fuel duty rise axe “a step in the right direction,” but transport expert calls for caution
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ announcement of the scrapping of the planned rise in fuel duty, as part of the Government’s efforts to reduce the cost of living as a result of pressure from the war in Iran, throws a lifeline to industries on the brink, says Scott Parsons, Transport and Logistics Senior Manager […]
Brightly Software: A new phase for Assets. United.
‘Assets. United.’ was launched by Brightly Software, a Siemens Company, in February 2024. The purpose of the campaign was to help local authorities manage complex networks of asset classes with increasingly challenging budget and resource constraints. The campaign highlights the interconnected nature of assets and the need for an efficient, integrated and proactive approach to […]
MAV Systems launches MAV AiQ Lite
MAV Systems has announced the launch of the MAV AiQ Lite, a compact, cost-effective camera designed to deliver dependable, high-performance number plate recognition for everyday deployments. Built and engineered in Britain, the AiQ Lite reflects everything MAV stands for: robust design, exceptional real-world performance, and technology that works where it matters most; on the road, in […]
Stephen Flynn replaces Fiona Hyslop as Scotland’s transport secretary
Former Westminster SNP leader Stephen Flynn has been appointed as the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Transport and Tourism at the Scottish Government, with his rejigged role in John Swinney’s top team immediately giving him responsibility for the long-promised dualling of the A9 and A96 trunk roads, says Press and Journal. Mr Flynn, formerly the SNP’s […]
Increase fines to fund AI cameras, says PACTS’ Hassall
Fines for driving offences should be increased to fund the widespread rollout of Al traffic cameras across the UK, Jamie Hassall, executive director of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS), has told Autocar. He claimed this will quash a belief among a growing number of drivers that they are unlikely to be caught […]
Essex: M Group wins contract to deliver the Dovercourt Public Realm Scheme
M Group has been awarded the contract to deliver the Dovercourt Public Realm Scheme in Essex, as part of a wider multi-million-pound regeneration programme. Valued at £2.39m and led by Essex County Council in partnership with Tendring District Council, the project aims to revitalise the Kingsway corridor between Dovercourt Railway Station and the seafront. As […]
Private hire drivers fight back as union joins growing revolt against robo-ridehail expansion in London
The App Drivers and Couriers Union (ADCU) has formally backed a planned protest against Waymo’s autonomous vehicle rollout in Brent, escalating opposition to driverless vehicle trials in northwest London. According to TaxiPoint, the union confirmed it will support a joint action organised alongside Brent Greens in Harlesden on Friday 22 May, with members urged to […]
Re-flow: Core Highways standardises operations across five businesses and saves £250,000
The acquisition of five independently operating regional highways businesses to form Core Highways created significant operational challenges due to multiple platforms, processes, policies, and systems that made resource sharing difficult. The new business needed a single operational backbone to unify process, data, commercial visibility, and customer experience at enterprise scale. By implementing Re‑flow Field Management, Core […]