Eight CAM studies to receive vehicle market readiness funding
Eight studies exploring how autonomous vehicles could benefit businesses and communities across the UK have received funding from a UK Government-backed initiative aimed at accelerating the rollout of commercially viable connected and automated mobility (CAM) solutions in the UK. The Feasibility Studies 2 competition, part of the £150m CAM Pathfinder programme, has provided funding to selected projects across the UK, seeking to demonstrate a business case for the […]
Nottinghamshire to spend an additional £59m to fix county’s roads
Work to improve Nottinghamshire’s roads is increasing with an extra £58.75m to be invested across the county as part of a record-breaking funding package. Nottinghamshire County Council has announced details of phase two of its wide-ranging highways capital programme to fix its highways network – taking its investment for the next 12 months to an […]
Oxford Bus Company contributes £170m to UK economy, according to report
A new report has revealed Oxford Bus Company contributed £170m to the UK economy in 2025. The report, published by Oxford Economics, adds that Oxford Bus Group supports 2,500 jobs across its portfolio of businesses. This includes Carousel Buses, City Sightseeing Oxford, Pearces Coaches, Pulhams and Thames Travel. In total, more than 490 buses are […]
DfT’s Better Connected plan backed by private hire union
The Department for Transport’s new Better Connected strategy has been broadly welcomed by the App Drivers and Couriers Union (ADCU) after it formally placed taxis and private hire vehicles inside the Government’s long-term transport planning for England, reports TaxiPoint. The strategy says taxis and PHVs should support first and last mile journeys and provide services […]
Keep Britain Working: TfL joins effort to reduce staff sickness rates
Transport for London (TfL) is stepping up efforts to reduce the number of employee sick days as part of a government push to keep people in work. The transport authority has joined the Keep Britain Working Review – with mental health support being flagged as a key focus at TfL, says the BBC. A report […]
CILT experts warn: New homes risk being unfit for modern life
Logistics and transport experts are warning that new housing developments across the UK risk being unfit for modern life unless they are designed with both public transport and delivery infrastructure in mind. From high-rise city living to new homes in rural communities, the way people live has changed significantly – yet many developments are still […]
Driverless cars will kill the London taxi, says Spectator article
An article in the Spectator by broadcaster Jonathan Sacerdoti, has concluded that the advent of robotaxis will eventually see the end of the traditional London black cab. “Over the last few weeks I’ve been flying in and out of different US cities to record a series of interviews for an upcoming documentary series,” writes Sacerdoti. […]
Salisbury to host drop-in session to discuss changes to city’s transport strategy
A public drop-in event is taking place in Salisbury this afternoon and evening to gather feedback on the city’s evolving transport plans. The event, taking place at Salisbury City Hall from 12pm to 8pm and organised by Wiltshire Council, will support the update of the Salisbury Transport Strategy, last refreshed in 2018, says Salisbury Live. Since then, national […]
Motoring experts reveal top 10 safest UK cities for drivers
The safest cities and towns in the UK to travel in have been revealed, according to data analysis by motorcycle insurance brand Lexham Insurance. Of the UK’s cities, Belfast (Northern Ireland), Aberdeen (Scotland) and Swansea (Wales) topped the list. York is the safest city in England based on the findings. Among towns, Telford in Shropshire, Ipswich in Suffolk and Warrington in Cheshire find themselves parked in the top three respectively. The top 10 safest CITIES for motorists (based on data […]
Stellantis and Microsoft announce strategic AI and cybersecurity collaboration
Stellantis and Microsoft have announced a five‑year strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating Stellantis’ digital transformation through the co‑development of advanced AI, cybersecurity and engineering capabilities. Building on a longstanding alliance, this collaboration will bring together Stellantis’ automotive engineering expertise, multibrand scale and global operations with Microsoft’s cloud, AI and security capabilities to accelerate stronger, more […]