Londoners to benefit from cleaner air with 3,000th zero-emission bus
The capital’s iconic red buses have hit a major green milestone ahead of Clean Air Day (18 June) with 3,000 zero-emission buses now in operation – around a third of the Transport for London (TfL) fleet. Already recognised as having the largest zero-emission bus fleet in Western Europe, London has seen a rapid 100-fold increase […]
Marlborough win £150 million West Berkshire roads contract
West Berkshire Council has awarded Marlborough Highways a £150 million highways maintenance deal. The Essex-based contractor beat Ringway, VolkerHighways, M Group Highways and Costain to secure the seven-year contract, which starts in October and can be extended by a further three years, reports Construction Enquirer. West Berkshire spends more than £15 million a year on […]
ITS UK Annual Review 2026 explores Transport 4.0
ITS UK has published the 2026 edition of its Annual Review, bringing together Ministers, Mayors and members to explore how technology is transforming transport in the era of the fourth industrial revolution. The Annual Review is ITS UK’s flagship publication and one of the leading publications for the UK transport technology sector. This year’s theme, Transport […]
Campaign for Better Transport launches Better Transport Week 2026
Simon Lightwood MP, Minister for Roads and Buses, joined coach industry leaders at London’s Victoria Coach Station to celebrate the role of coach travel in connecting communities, supporting the economy and delivering sustainable transport across the UK. The visit marked the launch of Better Transport Week 2026, organised by the Campaign for Better Transport, which […]
Bee Network invites disabled people to shape a more accessible future
Disabled people and those living with long-term health conditions in Greater Manchester are being invited to apply to join a leading, well-established advisory group helping to make public transport accessible to all. By sharing their lived experiences and highlighting issues that act as barriers to travel, the Disability Design Reference Group (DDRG) plays a crucial […]
Australia calling on ITS innovators to step forward as 2027 Award nominations open
ITS Australia is calling on the nation’s most forward-thinking transport innovators, researchers and leaders to showcase their impact, with nominations now open for the 17th ITS Australia Awards, held in Brisbane on Thursday, 18 February 2027. The Awards shine a national spotlight on the projects and people delivering real-world outcomes across Australia’s Intelligent Transport Systems […]
TfGM to begin Customer Care of the Future market engagement exercise
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is undertaking a market engagement exercise to inform the development and procurement of a Customer Care of the Future (CCotF) solution, according to Pro Contract. TfGM is seeking to modernise its customer contact capabilities through the implementation of a cloud-based, omnichannel customer contact platform, which may include Contact Centre as […]
Suffolk announces improvements to Ipswich Waterfront access
Suffolk Highways is to conduct works along Holywell’s Road, Toller Road, Cliff Road, and Ship Launch Road to get the network ready to support the landmark new Prince Philip Lock Bridge river crossing. A major programme of road improvements will get underway in Ipswich this summer as part of efforts to help regeneration of the […]
Carlisle Southern Link Road opens
The Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) has officially opened, marking a major milestone for transport, connectivity and economic growth across Cumberland. The new 8km route connects Junction 42 of the M6 with the A595, providing a vital link that will help ease congestion in Carlisle, improve journey times and support the development of St Cuthbert’s […]
Norfolk’s £2m cycle lane projects to be reviewed
A review into whether almost £2m should have been spent on new cycle lanes, pavement changes and other safety measures in Norfolk is set to take place. The work was carried out on Middleton Road and Church Lane in Gorleston, and Jellicoe Road in Great Yarmouth. County councillors backed a motion by the Great Yarmouth […]