Kent electric bus rollout delayed for charging point work
Plans to make a Kent bus route fully electric by April have been delayed until July, Kent County Council (KCC) has said. The authority previously said it would replace the diesel-powered buses used on the Fastrack network between Dartford and Gravesham with 28 new electric buses by April 2025. But, in an update, KCC said […]
Kent: Operation Brock contraflow to be deployed in preparation for Easter holidays
The Operation Brock contraflow system is set to be deployed on a 13-mile section of the M20 between junctions 8 Maidstone and 9 Ashford, ahead of the Easter period, due to expected high passenger numbers at the Kent ports. The system comes into operation on Thursday 3 April. Sean Martell, National Highways, Head of Service […]
Experts reveal the leading automakers with the longest privacy policies
New vehicles are equipped with more advanced technologies, from high-end infotainment systems to automatic emergency braking. However, these helpful features also include collecting driver and passenger data. According to Statista, in 2023, the UK had over 19 million connected cars, with forecasts suggesting 100% of new vehicles registered in 2026 will be connected. Yet, are […]
Kia introduces AI voice assistant feature via over-the-air update
Kia has rolled out its latest over-the-air (OTA) update, introducing a suite of new features for its connected vehicles – headlined by a generative AI voice assistant, now available for the EV3. The update, which applies to telematics-equipped vehicles from model year 2022 onwards, brings improvements to voice control, connectivity, entertainment and navigation, reflecting Kia’s […]
Protest planned against TfL’s plans to ‘gridlock’ Holland Park Roundabout
At 9.45 am on Thursday 3 April a group of local residents and traders will hold up posters and hand out leaflets to protest against TfL’s plans to ‘gridlock’ Holland Park Roundabout by removing lanes, adding new traffic lights and running a new cycle lane through the middle of it, when there is already parallel infrastructure […]
Report highlights active travel inequality
A new report from the All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling & Walking (APPGCW) has identified barriers preventing many people from enjoying the benefits of active travel, particularly those from disadvantaged communities. The Active Travel and Social Justice Report, which was was compiled by Dr. Tom Cohen and Dr. Ersilia Verlinghieri of the University of […]
ERTICO announces “inspiring” Plenary speaker line-up for ITS European Congress
ERTICO have revealed a selection of inspiring leaders who will be joining the High-Level Programme at this year’s ITS European Congress including the European Commission, Spanish Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, European Space Agency, Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications, Regional Government of Andalusia, Polis Network, among many other leading organisations. Speakers include Steve Dellenback, […]
The North will no longer be held to ransom by broken transport system, insists PM
People across the North will no longer be held back by a broken transport system and empty promises, the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has said as he announced more funding to deliver the largest rail investment in the North in decades. After years of false promises and underdelivery, the government is intent on delivering […]
Nottingham’s Streets for People programme making good progress
Over 45 schemes have now been completed across Nottingham as part of the city’s Streets for People programme. Using £5.85 million investment from the Government’s Local Transport Plan, we are continuing with the Streets for People programme to improve roads/paths and make walking and cycling easier and safer. The roads chosen for improvement have been […]
VINCI renews its multi-year highways maintenance contract with Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire County Council has renewed its long-term highways contract with Ringway, VINCI Construction’s UK-based subsidiary. The contract was first awarded in 2012. The new seven-year contract will start from 1 October 2025 and includes potential extensions until 2039 then 2046. The contract, worth at least £55 million a year, covers maintenance and upgrade work on more than 5,000 km of roads and […]