Funding issues the key to Scotland’s active travel plans
Investing in and encouraging active travel is a key part of the Scottish Government’s plan to decarbonise transport, but while last year 203 miles of walking, wheeling, and cycling routes were added, funding has been a massive issue. The Scottish Government’s draft budget for 2025/26 allocated £188.7m for active travel, bus infrastructure, sustainable travel […]
Women in Bus and Coach honoured with prestigious ‘Worshipful Company of Carmen’ Viva Shield
Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) has been awarded the Viva Shield 2024, the premier honour of the Worshipful Company of Carmen, at the Company’s prestigious Mansion House Awards Banquet. The ceremony took place at Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London and brought together distinguished figures from […]
TomTom provides enhanced navigation to smart’s in-vehicle solutions
TomTom has announced that it has been selected by smart, the all-electric intelligent auto brand, to provide enhanced full-stack navigation solutions for smart’s in-vehicle infotainment systems across global markets. Through this partnership, TomTom elevates the driving experience by providing the smart #1, smart #3 and smart #5 models with industry-leading maps and a suite […]
AI-driven solutions set to build on the strengths of UK construction
Digital Catapult has welcomed 10 AI-led startups to its accelerator programme as part of the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, aimed at driving the practical application of artificial intelligence (AI) in high-growth sectors. The cohort will address operational inefficiencies in the UK’s construction industry by collaborating with Foster + Partners, Versarien PLC and Buro Happold, to […]
James May experiences fully autonomous Waymo Robotaxi in California
Motoring broadcaster James May has posted a video of himself experiencing the delights of a Waymo Robotaxi while working in California. In typical downbeat May style, the veteran journalist took the fully autonomous taxi to visit a nearby Target store to buy a pair of jeans. Automotive, tech and lifestyle website Supercar Blondie reported that […]
Northampton town centre camera to target banned turns
Two new traffic enforcement camera is set to go live as part of wider efforts to tackle illegal manoeuvres at busy town centre junctions. The cameras will be installed at the junction of Horseshoe Street and Gold Street in Northampton and is designed to catch motorists making banned turns. From today drivers who ignore signage […]
Aberdeen: Lawyer reveals details of Court fight against bus gates
The solicitor leading the legal battle to axe the controversial Aberdeen city centre bus gates has said he is ‘confident’ that the much-maligned traffic measures can be overturned in court. Alasdair Sutherland, a partner at Burness Paull, has updated traders on the prospects of success as he prepares to face Aberdeen City Council at the […]
Bexley Council criticises ‘unfair’ charges for Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels
The London Borough of Bexley has expressed concern over what it has called ‘unfair’ charges for the Borough’s residents following the introduction of tolls to use the Silvertown tunnel and the Blackwall tunnel earlier this month. Of particular concern to the Council is the fact that the peak rate charges only apply to those travelling […]
Marlborough Highways wins £170m highways and street lighting maintenance contract
Marlborough Highways has secured a £170m contract to deliver highways maintenance and street lighting upgrades across the London Borough of Havering. The London-based SME has been appointed to both lots of a two-lot contract covering highway maintenance and capital works (lot one), and street lighting and minor improvement works (lot two). The Highway Services Contract includes the […]
Two new contracts for Heidelberg in Wales
Heidelberg Materials UK has secured two significant highway contracts for maintaining and improving both local and trunk roads in Wales. The company has resecured its contract with Neath Port Talbot (NPT) Council for the next four years. The agreement, worth in the region of £3.5 million a year, follows a competitive tender process and covers […]