Uber set to deploy BYD driverless Chinese vehicles in UK
Uber could deploy driverless Chinese vehicles onto Britain’s roads as part of a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The transport provider has announced ‘strategic partnership’ with Chinese car maker BYD aimed at bringing 100,000 new electric vehicles across the globe. Both companies added they will also work together to deploy BYD’s self-driving vehicles onto the Uber […]
Uber expands GMB partnership
Uber Eats has announced that it is to partner with the GMB, with couriers across the UK able to be represented by the union. The GMB said the partnership builds on the “landmark” agreement between the union and Uber, signed in 2021. GMB representatives and Uber Eats leaders will meet quarterly to discuss issues affecting […]
Alexander Dennis presents next-generation Enviro400EV for London
Alexander Dennis have unveiled the first next-generation Enviro400EV battery-electric double decker built to TfL specification. The Enviro400EV for London is fitted with 472kWh batteries as standard, which the manufacturer is now able to warrant for 14 years or 1 million km, whichever comes first, under normal operating conditions in the capital. This allows the zero-emission […]
Final bridge beams set in place on M25 junction 28
GRAHAM have announced that it has successfully installed the Duckwood Bridge beams at Junction 28 of the M25, the last set of beams to be installed on the scheme. The complex operation saw six steel girders lifted into place in pairs for Duckwood Bridge, using a 1000-tonne capacity crane. This operation entails bolting together smaller […]
ERTICO offers exclusive 20% off Full ITS World Congress delegate pass
ERTICO have announce a 20% off Flash Sale on Delegate Passes, exclusively for subscribers. Each Full Congress Delegate Pass also includes a FREE seat at the ITS Gala Dinner. This offer is live for only 72 hours from 6–8 August so to reserve your place you will need to act fast on Tuesday as ITS Gala Dinner tickets are limited and available […]
New Cornish dual carriageway open for traffic
Costain has successfully delivered a critical piece of south-west infrastructure with a new stretch of A30 dual carriageway between Chiverton and Carland Cross in Cornwall. The National Highways scheme opened for traffic on 24 June 2024 after a four-year upgrade to this critical south-west highway. The widening of the nine-mile stretch of road has already […]
SWARCO acquires the Elmore Group
SWARCO has acquired 100% of the shares in the Irish family-owned business, Elmore Group. The Elmore Group, previously owned by Mark Elmore and Marion Elmore-Kelly, looks back on a multi-decade business partnership with SWARCO, especially in the segment of LED traffic lights and traffic control. The Elmore Group specialises in the supply, integration and maintenance […]
T-Systems awarded Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 Europe Enabling Technology Leadership Award
Frost & Sullivan recently researched the Over-The-Air (OTA) industry and, based on its findings, has recognized T-Systems with the 2024 Europe Enabling Technology Leadership Award. T-Systems is a leading provider of innovative OTA solutions for the automotive industry that provide seamless and efficient updates to help automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) deliver dependable and optimized connected car experiences. […]
Lower Thames Crossing campaigners pressing to cancel scheme
Campaigners are pressing for the controversial £10billion Lower Thames Crossing to be ditched alongside other major road schemes to help fund public sector pay increases. It is feared the controversial project to link Kent with Essex via two new 2.5 mile tunnels under the Thames would worsen Thurrock’s congestion problems. The Government this week announced […]
London pedicabs: Legislation consultation not due until 2025
TfL still does not have a date for its crackdown on rogue pedicabs, despite being given new powers in March. TfL says it needs to launch a consultation but that could be at least six months away. The leader of Licenced Taxi Drivers Association has labelled the delay a disgrace. The colourful, often loud vehicles […]
