Join ITS UK for its Annual Parliamentary Reception
Intelligent Transport Systems UK is holding its annual Parliamentary Reception on 4 September in the Terrace Pavilion of the House of Commons from 1 to 4pm. With the General Election tomorrow, the Reception will provide a great first opportunity to meet with new Ministers and MPs, as well as colleagues, policy makers, stakeholders and industry leaders from the transport technology sector. “We will confirm […]
Stagecoach workers in Bedford to strike over pay
Over 140 drivers for Cambus, a subsidiary of Stagecoach, are to strike in Bedfordshire after the company refused to make a decent pay offer, Unite the union said today. Drivers at Cambus earn just £13.46 per hour while other companies in the area are already paying over £15 leaving bus drivers substantially out of pocket. […]
GRIDSERVE launches mobile app for next generation EV charging experience
EV charging company, GRIDSERVE, that is rolling out Electric Forecourts® and Electric Charging Super Hubs powered by renewable energy across the UK, has moved a step closer to its mission of net zero transport by launching its first dedicated mobile app for EV motorists. Produced in partnership with Microsoft Azure specialist, Dootrix, the GRIDSERVE app boasts a user-centric design and […]
Mott MacDonald reappoints Professor Glenn Lyons as Chair of Future Mobility
Mott MacDonald has reappointed Professor Glenn Lyons as Chair of Future Mobility ensuring it remains at the forefront of the evolution of transport planning. Mott MacDonald’s announcement follows Glenn’s appointment in June as the new president of the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) for 2024/25. At the same time, it continues its sponsorship […]
National Highways issues driver advice for F1 fans heading to Silverstone
Some 480,000 visitors are expected over the course of the four-day event (4-7 July), with 160,000 fans due on Sunday. As in previous years a one-way system will be introduced on the main A43 between the Abthorpe Roundabout at Towcester and the junction with the B4525 interchange near Syresham on Saturday and Sunday. From 5 […]
Calls for bypass to combat traffic gridlock in Inverclyde
An Inverclyde businessman has called for a bypass to be built for Port Glasgow and Greenock to encourage more people to live in the two towns. Shock new figures how that the population of the area is in long term terminal decline, says the Greenock Telegraph. According to the Scottish Government Inverclyde suffered a 5.6% […]
PTV Group to launch new data platform
PTV have launched the Access data platform, offering APIs to integrate location and mobility data into software solutions, providing significant added value for real estate platform operators or retailers. Powerful interfaces deliver refined data from transport models as well as public and commercial sources, enabling users to uncover mobility trends and solutions. PTV Group, part […]
Police Scotland launch summer crackdown on drink and drug driving
Starting today, Police Scotland officers will be taking part in a “summer blitz” over a fortnight to ensure that drivers are obeying the law. The latest figures show that the number of motorists caught driving under the influence (DUI) has increased by more than 10% over the past decade. The most recent Recorded Crime in […]
“Driverless robotaxis” set to be rolled out in the UK
Autonomous robotaxis are set to cruise the streets of major UK cities within the next three years. Verne, a radical self-driving cab from Croatian automotive firm Rimac will have no steering wheel, pedals or a dashboard as it ferries people around the town. The two-seat electric hatchback promises to be more spacious than a Rolls-Royce, according […]
Guildford: A3 partial closures planned for resurfacing works
Sections of the A3 around Guildford will close overnight on six dates in July, with resurfacing works starting today (1 July). Drivers are being warned to check the latest information, because closures could change at short notice, National Highways said. The closures will include entry and exit slip roads, and will be in place from […]