Arnold Clark installs over 240 ultra-rapid EV charge points across the UK
Arnold Clark has installed over 240 ultra-rapid electric vehicle charge points in Scotland and England, making it cheaper and easier for drivers to charge on the go. As part of a £30 million investment, the Group has launched its own bookable ultra-rapid charging network, Arnold Clark Charge, which will see over 500 EV chargers installed […]
HS2 beam lift progress for Brackley’s A43 bridge
The construction of a bridge that will allow high speed trains to pass under the busy A43 near Brackley has taken a major step forward with the structure’s enormous steel beams lifted into position during a series of three weekend closures. The A43 – which links Oxford, Brackley and Northampton – is a vital route, […]
Hertfordshire councillors approve over £100m Highways Maintenance budget
Between April 2025 and March 2026 more than 1100 maintenance and improvement schemes will be delivered across Hertfordshire’s 3200 miles of roads and pavements. Hertfordshire Council’s Integrated Works Programme includes a comprehensive range of highway maintenance and improvement projects, all aimed at improving your everyday journeys. The planned works include repairs and maintenance to pavements, […]
MPs to investigate if councils are equipped to manage street works and if England need a ‘road works commissioner’
The Transport Committee will tomorrow question experts on whether local authorities have the power to properly manage street works, amid concerns that when utility companies dig up roads it can cause prolonged traffic disruption and damage to surfaces and pavements. The first panel will examine whether local authorities have the tools and resources they need […]
WeRide and Renault stage first autonomous Robobus trial in Spain
WeRide and Renault Group have announced a new partnership that will offer a complimentary autonomous Robobus pilot service in the centre of Barcelona, Spain. The service showcased the maturity and potential of automated transport technologies in a dense, complex urban environment. Last week’s pilot also represented the first test of WeRide and Renault’s jointly developed […]
Wayfinding technology trialled in Greater Manchester
The latest wayfinding technology is being trialled to assist visually impaired passengers in navigating Greater Manchester’s public transport network. The GoodMaps technology, accessible via a free app, is set to aid navigation for visually impaired passengers at various transport hubs across the region. The Bury Times is reporting that the three-month trial, running from March […]
Tees Valley towns set to welcome driverless trams
Driverless trams are expected to be used in Tees Valley town centres in less than three years, regional bosses say. Construction of a new facility to test and build “trackless trams” is set to begin in July at Teesside Airport. It is hoped the vehicles will be used to move luggage from aircraft to baggage […]
London boroughs to raise parking and traffic penalty charges in April
London boroughs have agreed to raise parking and traffic penalty charges for the first time since 2011. The new penalty charges and fees will come into effect from Monday 7 April 2025. Boroughs say the increase is necessary to ensure penalty charge notices (PCN) remain effective deterrents and properly incentivise drivers to drive and park […]
Driverless Ubers launched in Austin, Texas
Driverless Uber rides have been launched in Austin, Texas, with riders having the option to accept a Waymo autonomous vehicle on the app. The collaboration with Waymo’s technology and Uber’s platform provides users with a fully autonomous all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicle. Riders who request an UberX, Uber Green, Comfort, or Comfort Electric could be matched with a Waymo […]
Oxfordshire: £7.4 million road resurfacing programme to begin next month
Nearly 100 roads across Oxfordshire will be improved as part of a £7.4 million highway maintenance programme beginning this spring. Oxfordshire County Council and its contractor will be visiting 73 towns and villages between 22 April-16 June to carry out surface dressing work. Over one million square metres of carriageway will be treated. Councillor Andrew […]