Drivers warned to travel ‘only if necessary’ ahead of M25 closure this weekend
Drivers on the M25 face travel chaos this weekend due to a closure at junction 10 and Dartford Tunnel overnight works. The M25 will be closed from junction 10 (Wisley) to junction 11 (A320 Chertsey) this weekend – the final weekend closure as part of the upgrade works. It clashes with England’s Fifa World Cup qualifying match at Wembley on Friday, drivers were warned. […]
California: Tesla gets permit to carry passengers – a stepping stone toward autonomous taxis?
Tesla Inc. received permission from state regulators this week to begin a charter service that will use Tesla-employed drivers to ferry its employees in company-owned vehicles for prearranged rides, a step toward its plans for driverless Tesla taxis. The California Public Utilities Commission, one of the state regulators that oversees hired vehicles, granted Tesla approval for […]
MPs call for overhaul of laws, strategy and attitudes to get transport working for disabled people
A new Transport Committee report uncovers the harsh daily reality experienced by disabled people when using transport services, and calls for an overhaul of the regulatory system that should ensure they are supported and protected from discrimination. From accounts of wheelchair users left on planes for hours, to taxi drivers refusing lifts to people because they […]
£45 million boost for Staffordshire Highways over the next three years
An extra £45 million will be invested in maintaining and improving Staffordshire’s highways over the next three years. Added to this, a further up to £15 million will be ploughed into the county council’s Fixing More Roads scheme, which over the past year has seen more than 36,000 potholes repaired. In plans agreed by Staffordshire […]
Bus Users UK responds to Government’s ‘Pathway to Work’ reforms
Bus Users UK has responded to the Government’s announcements on ‘Pathways to Work’ with a call for urgent reform of the concessionary bus pass scheme in order to remove barriers to employment. Transport, particularly bus travel, is a critical gateway to opportunity, connecting people to jobs, training and essential services. To ensure transport is more […]
Entries now open for the IHE North West Branch Awards 2025
The Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) North West Branch is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the prestigious IHE North West Branch Awards 2025. This event celebrates excellence and outstanding achievements in highways, public realm, active travel, traffic, and transport sectors across the region. Taking place on Friday 11 July 2025, at […]
Telent retains contract to maintain Oxfordshire County Council’s traffic signals network
Critical infrastructure technology provider Telent has been reappointed to maintain Oxfordshire County Council’s traffic signals and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) estate, after its contract to carry out traffic signal maintenance was renewed. First awarded in 2017, Telent has secured a new contract that will run until 2028, reinforcing Telent’s long-standing partnership with the council to […]
Amey awarded Gold Standard in National Highways Supplier Assessment
Amey has been awarded the prestigious Gold Standard in the National Highways Strategic Supplier Procurement Plan (SSPP) assessment for 2024. This recognition reflects Amey’s unwavering commitment to excellence in procurement, supply chain management, and operational performance. The Gold Standard initiative is a rigorous assessment that evaluates various aspects of a company’s operations. Amey’s dedication to […]
Bee Network hits 50 million contactless tap and go tram journeys ahead of bus launch
The Bee Network has hit a major milestone of 50 million contactless tap and go tram journeys, just days before launching on buses. The record breaking journey started at 7.07am on Wednesday and the person travelled from Navigation Road to Cornbrook. The modern payment system removes the need for passengers to buy tickets, instead enabling […]
Survey reveals ‘overwhelming amount of drivers’ not using car subscription services
A survey of 1000 US and European drivers has painted a bleak picture for automakers looking to cash in on their connected subscription services. The study’s results show that a considerable percentage of drivers want more value from the services regarding cost, available features, and data security before adoption. Smartcar’s 2025 State of Connected Car Apps report revealed that […]