ITS UK tells Parliament’s Transport Committee: Sustainable funding and changes to regulations needed for DRT
Max Sugarman, Chief Executive of ITS UK, has appeared before Parliament’s Transport Select Committee to give evidence for their Buses Connecting Communities inquiry. Speaking on the use of demand responsive transport (DRT) systems, Sugarman urged the Committee to consider: The session also covered a variety of topics around buses, with ITS UK urging a more […]
Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge announced ahead of April opening
The new Silvertown Tunnel under the Thames will open on 7 April 2025, linking Silvertown in east London to the Greenwich Peninsula. The new tunnel will help to reduce congestion in and around the Blackwall Tunnel, help make peak time journeys faster and allow for better public transport links between both sides of the river. […]
New traffic cameras for ‘problem areas’ across Bristol
Traffic cameras will be installed in Bristol to catch drivers who ignore no entry signs and make banned turns. Bristol City Council said it would work with Avon and Somerset Police to enforce traffic regulations in four “problem locations” in Fishponds, Redland, St George and Lawrence Hill from Monday. Drivers caught in the first six […]
Approval given to £290 million M3 improvements to support over 2000 homes in Winchester
Winchester is set to see faster, safer journeys and 2000 new homes, as ministers approve the M3 J9 scheme in South Hampshire. Backed by £290 million of government funding, the road scheme will significantly speed up journey times, reducing the current bottleneck and saving commuters, businesses and tourists hundreds of hours each week. Peak time […]
Solar Gates launches new Micro-Barrier
Solar Gates UK has introduced the latest innovation in its INSTABOOM family – the INSTABOOM Flagger, alightweight, solar-powered micro-barrier designed for fast, safe traffic management. Deployed by a single operator in under a minute, the Flagger acts as an effective visual deterrent for incursion control within short-term temporary works areas. Ideal for managing pedestrian or cycle […]
Bus operator issues warning to passengers following smartcard scam
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire’s largest bus operator has issued a warning to passengers following an online scam that claims to offer discounted travel. Fraudulent promotions have appeared on social media featuring images of Stagecoach buses, along with other operators across the UK, claiming that passengers can purchase a smartcard for just £2 that is valid for six […]
Flow Labs and Carahsoft partner to streamline access to AI-powered traffic management solutions
Flow Labs and Carahsoft Technology Corp have announced a partnership that aims to streamline the procurement process for Government agencies, allowing them to procure Flow Labs’ innovative traffic management platform. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Flow Labs Public Sector distributor, making their solutions available to the Public Sector through Carahsoft’s reseller partners and National […]
Teletrac Navman survey finds 83% of fleets say that AI is future of safety
Connected mobility platform provider Teletrac Navman have revealed the findings of its AI & Driver Safety survey – a new supplement to its 2025 Distracted Driving & Driver Safety Report – which found that 83% of fleets say that AI is the future of safety. “The use of AI by fleets is expanding from, primarily, fleet planning […]
‘No plans to move the goalposts’ on Ulez vehicle emission rules, says Mayor Khan
Sir Sadiq Khan has promised not to “move the goalposts” in relation to which cars and vans are exempt from paying the Ulez ultra-low emission zone levy. At present, petrol vehicles with a “Euro 4” engine or newer and diesels with a “Euro 6” engine or newer are exempt from the £12.50-a-day levy, which is based on exhaust emissions, says The […]
Next M25 closure will be the last, says National Highways
The M25 is due to shut again in two weeks (21-24 March), but it will be the last full closure as part of the Junction 10 project, National Highways says. Junction 10, near Wisley, and junction 11, near Woking, were closed in both directions from Friday to Monday while a bridge was demolished as part […]