Cruise and Uber announce AV partnership
Cruise has announced a multiyear partnership that will see its autonomous taxis integrated into Uber’s ride-hailing platform. The deal represents a milestone in the evolution of ride-hailing services, combining Uber’s extensive user base with Cruise’s driverless vehicle technology.. The initial phase of the partnership will see a dedicated fleet of Chevy Bolt AVs deployed on Uber’s […]
Uber fined £245m over ‘inadequate protection’ of European drivers’ data
The Dutch data protection watchdog has fined Uber £245.5 million for allegedly transferring personal details of European drivers to the United States without adequate protection. Uber called the decision ‘flawed and unjustified’ and said it will appeal the decision. The Dutch Data Protection Authority said the data transfers spanning more than two years amounted to a […]
The strong arm of the lawn: Dartford Bridge shut as man attempts to cross it on mower
In scenes reminiscent of the film ‘The Straight Story’, Essex Police seized a lawnmower that was being driven over the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge on Friday. The Dartford Crossing was temporarily closed at 7.45am as police interepted the lawnmower by implementing what may well have been the slowest recorded rolling road block. According to MyLondon, […]
Driverless bus vandalised at University of the Highlands & Islands’ Inverness Campus
A driverless bus at Inverness Campus has been vandalised. It is believed the vehicle was damaged over the weekend, just days before it was due was due to be trialled. Ranald Robertson, director of HiTrans, who are rolling out the project, told the Inverness Courier: “We are very disappointed that this vandalism has occurred. This has been […]
A889 Dalwhinnie to be first UK trunk road to use Smooth Ride technology
The A889 through the village of Dalwhinnie is set to become the first trunk road in the UK to be resurfaced using Smooth Ride technology, a new method typically utilised on airfields. The pioneering approach involves using lasers to scan the existing road surface in advance, allowing BEAR Scotland, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, […]
Dan Cullern appointed LCRIG’s first Head of Sector Insights
LCRIG (Local Councils Road Innovations Group) has announce the appointment of Dan Cullern as Head of Sector Insights. In this newly established role, Dan will lead on a range of research programmes and projects within the highway maintenance and transport technology sectors, significantly enhancing our sector insights capabilities. Dan’s appointment represents a key milestone in […]
Report reveals level of UK’s LEZ PCN income
Leasing and fleet management company Wessex Fleet has revealed that councils around the UK have pulled in over £380m from penalty charge notices (PCNs) in low-emission zones. As the UK intensifies its efforts to combat air pollution, the implementation of Low-Emission Zones (LEZ) is having an impact on the automotive landscape. According to recent findings […]
RAC reacts to Government’s 20mph stance
Reacting to news that the Government will allow local authorities to decide 20mph speed limits, RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “Ultimately, local authorities are best placed to decide which roads are most suitable for 20mph limits, and where Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) make the most sense. However, we think there’s a good argument for […]
Kate Davidson MBE appointed RoadPeace CEO
RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims, has announced the appointment of Kate Davidson MBE as its new Chief Executive Officer. Kate will officially begin her role on 30 September bringing a wealth of experience and a deep passion for supporting the bereaved. With over 15 years of experience in the bereavement and end-of-life sector, Kate’s journey […]
Traffic returns at Rest and Be Thankful
Due to improved weather conditions, traffic returned to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful operated by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland shortly after 10am yesterday morning. The short Old Military Road local diversion had been in use as a safety precaution from Wednesday 21 August due to heavy rain. This ensured that the […]
