Solar Gates launches new Micro-Barrier
Solar Gates UK has introduced the latest innovation in its INSTABOOM family – the INSTABOOM Flagger, alightweight, solar-powered micro-barrier designed for fast, safe traffic management. Deployed by a single operator in under a minute, the Flagger acts as an effective visual deterrent for incursion control within short-term temporary works areas. Ideal for managing pedestrian or cycle […]
Bus operator issues warning to passengers following smartcard scam
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire’s largest bus operator has issued a warning to passengers following an online scam that claims to offer discounted travel. Fraudulent promotions have appeared on social media featuring images of Stagecoach buses, along with other operators across the UK, claiming that passengers can purchase a smartcard for just £2 that is valid for six […]
Flow Labs and Carahsoft partner to streamline access to AI-powered traffic management solutions
Flow Labs and Carahsoft Technology Corp have announced a partnership that aims to streamline the procurement process for Government agencies, allowing them to procure Flow Labs’ innovative traffic management platform. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Flow Labs Public Sector distributor, making their solutions available to the Public Sector through Carahsoft’s reseller partners and National […]
Teletrac Navman survey finds 83% of fleets say that AI is future of safety
Connected mobility platform provider Teletrac Navman have revealed the findings of its AI & Driver Safety survey – a new supplement to its 2025 Distracted Driving & Driver Safety Report – which found that 83% of fleets say that AI is the future of safety. “The use of AI by fleets is expanding from, primarily, fleet planning […]
‘No plans to move the goalposts’ on Ulez vehicle emission rules, says Mayor Khan
Sir Sadiq Khan has promised not to “move the goalposts” in relation to which cars and vans are exempt from paying the Ulez ultra-low emission zone levy. At present, petrol vehicles with a “Euro 4” engine or newer and diesels with a “Euro 6” engine or newer are exempt from the £12.50-a-day levy, which is based on exhaust emissions, says The […]
Next M25 closure will be the last, says National Highways
The M25 is due to shut again in two weeks (21-24 March), but it will be the last full closure as part of the Junction 10 project, National Highways says. Junction 10, near Wisley, and junction 11, near Woking, were closed in both directions from Friday to Monday while a bridge was demolished as part […]
Bedfordshire MP frustrated that government ‘not taking issue of runoff management seriously’
A member of parliament (MP) has said “it is frustrating” that the government “does not appear” to be taking the issue of properly maintaining balancing ponds to mitigate road runoff issues seriously. The comment came after the Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed that it does not plan to make an assessment of the potential impact […]
Britain blocks self-driving Tesla launch
Britain has thwarted the launch of Tesla’s self-driving car software, limiting key features. DfT officials have frustrated plans to legalise advanced driver assistance systems across Europe, according to documents seen by The Daily Telegraph. Tesla’s full self-driving (FSD) software is leading the car industry’s push to automation. Tesla CEO Elon Musk is banking on autonomous […]
Minister Kimmins announces £600k investment in Belfast Cycling Network
Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £600,000 pedestrian and cycling improvement scheme in Lagmore Avenue, Belfast is commencing today. The scheme, which is part of the Belfast Cycling Network Delivery Plan, includes segregated cycle tracks along Lagmore Avenue between the junction of Stewartstown Road and Glenfearna Park. Minister Kimmins said: “This scheme demonstrates […]
Octavius Infrastructure achieves Gold Standard Procurement Award from National Highways
Octavius Infrastructure’s memorable start to 2025 has continued after it won the National Highways Gold Standard Procurement award, only weeks after winning all three lots on the EHA 4 Framework and three lots on the NEPO Framwork The National Highways Gold Standard is a collaborative assessment initiative which focusses on the continuous development of maturity […]