Britons ‘cautious but curious’ about driverless taxis
A new survey of over 1500 British adults has suggested that while public awareness of robotaxis is high, attitudes remain cautious and a clear majority want government and regulators to act before autonomous taxi services are allowed to scale up. The findings come as several companies, including Wayve and Waymo, prepare to launch driverless services in […]
ITS UK publishes manifestos for Scotland and Wales ahead of devolved elections
ITS UK has published two new manifestos for Scotland and Wales, setting out how the transport technology sector can support smarter, greener, more integrated transport networks across both nations. The manifestos, published ahead of upcoming elections in the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments on 7 May, outline a series of practical recommendations to maximise the role […]
Potholes are ‘pushing up repair bills and insurance claims’ for low‑income drivers
Potholes across the UK are contributing to rising vehicle repair costs and changing the landscape of motor insurance for lower‑income drivers. According to Reveela, briefings from councils and insurers’ own files show a spike in pothole damage claims, lengthening settlement times and tougher underwriting criteria. Here we lay out the newest evidence, profile real drivers’ […]
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund seeking sustainable infrastructure ideas
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund is interested in exploring how “System of Systems” thinking can scope, and if possible find solutions for, the multi-faceted challenge of sustaining roads infrastructure. To help develop the organisation’s thinking, Rees Jeffreys Road Fund is inviting suggestions about how this idea might be taken forward and welcomes two-page submissions suggesting how […]
Almost three quarters of non-EV drivers would now consider switching to electric, according to survey
Over 70% of non-EV drivers say that increasing fuel prices have made them more likely to consider an electric car, according to new research. Of 1,000 visitors to the Electrifying.com website – all actively researching electric vehicles – almost three quartes (73%) of those who don’t already drive an EV are now considering an electric […]
Institute for Driverless Transport: One in three Britons see no benefit to autonomous cars
A survey of 2,050 UK adults, conducted by Opinium on behalf of the newly launched Institute for Driverless Transport, found that 33% of respondents believe driverless cars have no benefits at all, the most commonly selected single answer. However, over half of those surveyed (52%) could name at least one benefit, with fewer drunk or […]
New Acusensus AI cameras helping Sussex Police detect traffic offences
New AI cameras are being used to help Sussex Police target offenders and save lives. Sussex is the latest force to deploy the Acusensus solution, which went live today (13 April), that is designed specifically to detect drivers using a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt. These are among the ‘fatal five’ offences, and […]
Modified Kier highways contract extended for another year
Shropshire Council has extended Kier’s highways contract for an additional year, taking it to April 2027. Under the modified contract, Kier will be supporting Shropshire Council to achieve its mixed economy ambitions. The decision reflects Kier’s ongoing support for the council’s plans to improve highways services and develop a more local, flexible approach to delivery. […]
Dutch vehicle licensing authority first in EU to approve Tesla FSD driver support tech
RDW, the Dutch vehicle licensing authority, has approved Tesla’s driving assistance system FSD, making the Netherlands the first country in Europe where the technology can be used on public roads. The agency said in a statement it had researched and tested the Full Self-Driving Supervised system for 18 months, and said if properly used it can make […]
Work to fix Blackpool potholes has opposite effect
A Blackpool resident has claimed that work carried out to fix potholes on his street has left it in a poorer condition. Kristian Perry, of Halton Gardens in Marton, said the road now floods during rain showers, when it didn’t previously, because of debris left behind in the drain gullies and that there are no […]