WMG expert calls for clear safety benchmark following London robotaxi warning
A leading autonomous vehicle researcher has welcomed the London Assembly Transport Committee’s report on driverless transport, calling for a clear, objective safety benchmark to assess how the technology performs. Head of Safe Autonomy at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick, Professor Siddartha Khastgir (pictured) said the report’s focus on safety was welcome, having himself […]
“Trial after trial tells the same story”: Collins urges action after West Midlands AI camera findings
The UK General Manager of road safety technology company Acusensus is warning that an AI camera trial which flagged nearly 19,000 potential mobile phone and seatbelt offences in just two weeks provides further evidence that dangerous behaviour on Britain’s roads must be taken seriously. Geoff Collins was responding to findings published by Transport for West […]
Full weight of the UK Government behind ITS World Congress 2027
The ITS World Congress 2027 has reached an important milestone, with the UK Government confirmed as official host of the Congress, alongside local hosts, West Midlands Combined Authority through Transport for West Midlands. The 33rd ITS World Congress Birmingham 2027 is organised by ERTICO – ITS Europe, in collaboration with the European Commission and co-organised […]
TomTom cuts EV onboarding for automakers to minutes – and improves driver experience
TomTom has announced the launch of new capabilities that help automakers and mobility providers integrate complete EV experiences faster and improve every stage of the journey for drivers, from trip planning and navigation to charging and range prediction. As EV adoption grows, so does the competition. Carmakers are racing to bring new models to market […]
Birmingham: Cross-party support for A38 cycle lane welcomed
Cross-party support for a proposed cycle route along the A38 in Birmingham has been welcomed, with the £22.5 million scheme set to deliver approximately 3.73 miles of new cycling infrastructure between Selly Oak and Longbridge. The proposals aim to connect the existing cycle route in Selly Oak with Longbridge, creating a continuous cycling corridor from […]
Tenby’s flood warning system malfunctioning in wet conditions
A councillor has called for a long-term solution to recurring flooding on the B4318 at Gumfreston, near Tenby, where repeated road closures disrupt local residents, businesses and essential journeys. Pembrokeshire County Council has been asked to work with Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and the Welsh Government to address the problem, which has led St Florence […]
LCRIG introduces Phase Two of the Knowledge & Innovation Network
LCRIG has launched Phase Two of its Knowledge & Innovation Network, placing a greater focus on supporting innovation development, alongside further enhancements to the Local Authority Navigator, providing even more valuable insight into the local roads sector. Phase Two sees the continued development of the Local Authority Navigator, bringing additional data and intelligence to an […]
Unions call for halt to London driverless taxi rollout over safety and jobs concerns
The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has called for a halt to London’s driverless taxi rollout, following a London Assembly report raising concerns over safety, congestion and regulatory oversight. The Assembly’s Transport Committee said it had not received sufficient evidence to support the introduction of autonomous passenger services in the capital. The report […]
Bus passengers save 1.5% in journey time on London routes optimised by CitySwift’s AI
CitySwift, the data operating layer for major global transport networks, has announced results from its network-wide performance partnership with Transport for London (TfL) and London’s bus operators. Customer journey times on optimised routes have been reduced by 1.5%, measured using TfL’s Journey Time Metric (JTM) – a single metric that combines both speed and reliability to accurately […]
Roadside Technologies’ VECTA proven on UK highways
After two years of design, development, and testing, followed by an 11-month real-world trial, Roadside Technologies has announced the release of its advanced hazardous object detection system, VECTA. The trial saw four VECTA towers deployed along approximately 1km of a live UK motorway in parallel with a remote CCTV monitoring service, so automated detection could […]