Stellantis proposing hologram solution to driverless vehicle trust conundrum
For a lot of people working in the highways industry, the progression of autonomous vehicles over the last 30 years has been part of their daily lives. From the well-publicised Demo 97 and Demo 98 in which production cars fitted with what was then considered cutting edge technology followed a course of magnets on an […]
Mayor ‘protecting West Midlands bus services’ as WMCA Board approves acquisition deal
Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, says that has acted to protect passengers and keep buses running after WMCA Board approved the acquisition of National Express’s West Midlands bus operations. The deal follows Mobico Group, parent company of National Express, confirming its intention to derisk its bus operations as the West Midlands region continues […]
Thousands of drivers escaping speeding fines due to camera faults
Tens of thousands of motorists have avoiding speeding penalties because a fault with some enforcement cameras on major motorways and A-roads has not been fixed for almost a year. The fault, first identified in October, means that police have not been issuing penalty tickets to motorists caught by certain speed cameras on some of the […]
Fleet operators say almost half of their vehicles damaged by potholes in the past year
Fleet operators are taking a literal and financial hit from potholes, with the poor condition of UK roads sometimes preventing them from travelling for work. A survey of company car drivers and business users, undertaken by fleet and leasing operator Alphabet, found that close to half (46 per cent) had taken their company vehicle off […]
Sisk Group reports strong profit growth
Sicon Limited, the parent company of John Sisk & Son’s construction and related businesses in Ireland, the UK and Europe, has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, with profit before tax increasing by 27.7% to €74.2 million (£63.6 million). Operating profit increased by 37.9% to €67 million from €48.6 […]
Insurance company launches specialist pothole policy
Yorkshire-based ALA Insurance has announced the launch of a specialist Pothole Insurance policy. The policy provides up to £2,000 of cover each year for eligible pothole-related damage, including tyres, alloy wheels, wheel alignment and balancing, suspension, bodywork and paintwork, and headlights, says Motor Trade News. Cover is available across the UK, the Channel Islands and […]
ITS UK Awards 2026: Entry deadline approaching
Time is running out to submit your entry to the ITS UK Awards. Announced at the ITS UK President’s Dinner, the Awards showcase the very best of the intelligent transport sector, including the innovation, expertise and dynamism of organisations, projects and individuals across the industry. In its 20th year, this leading industry event promises to be bigger than ever, with […]
Slough begins cross-pavement EV charging trial
Charging an electric vehicle at home will be made a lot easier for Slough residents thanks to a cross-pavement electric vehicle charging channel trial. Slough council has received £130,000 from the Department for Transport’s Electric Vehicle Pavement Channels Grant (EVPCG) to deliver the scheme to improve access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure at home. The […]
Essex campaign challenges young drivers to rethink speeding
A new campaign created by the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) is challenging young drivers to rethink their attitudes towards speed. As reported by Road Safety GB, There Are No Respawns uses gaming-inspired content to highlight the potentially life-changing consequences of a split-second decision behind the wheel. Launching across Essex cinemas, social media and digital […]
WJ Group opens two new depots to support business growth
Road marking and highway safety specialists WJ Group,has opened two new depots near Chesterfield and Stoke to support the continued growth and expansion of the business. The investment forms part of WJ’s ongoing expansion strategy, increasing operational capacity, enhancing regional support for customers, and providing dedicated facilities for specialist areas of the business. The new […]