TfL publishes new e-scooter trial data
Transport for London (TfL) has published new data with current operators Lime and Voi, highlighting the continued success of London’s e-scooter rental trial – with strong growth in usage, high safety performance and evidence that rental e-scooters can be effectively integrated into the capital’s transport network. The trial has expanded significantly over the last four years with […]
Reading outlines transport programme following funding announcement
Transport priorities for Reading over the next four years will be set out by the Council after receiving confirmation of government funding for 2026-30. Reading has been awarded a transport capital grant of £33,667,100 over four years and revenue grant of £4,883,100 over three years. The funding will enable the start of new projects, such […]
Estonia’s Elmo sets 157 km/h remote driving record
As a part of the CircuitX showcase held alongside Mobile World Congress 26 in Barcelona (2-5 March), European mobility technology company Elmo has set a new global remote driving speed record, reaching 157km/h with a street-legal Nissan Leaf at the iconic F1 Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The previous record of 115 km/h has now been significantly surpassed, twice, confirming that high-speed, […]
Lancashire to invest £72m in ‘every day’ roads
Plans to invest £72 million in maintaining and improving Lancashire’s highways and transport infrastructure in 2026/27 are set to be approved by councillors. The proposed programme will be considered by cabinet on Thursday 5 March, following final approval of the County Council’s budget by Full Council last week. The funding will support a wide‑ranging programme […]
Marlborough Highways takes delivery of Econ gritter fleet
Econ Engineering has delivered a fleet of striking red gritters to Marlborough Highways, as the company enters its first full winter season under its new brand identity. Econ supplies 85% of the nation’s gritters and they are instantly recognisable due to their iconic yellow bodies. Marlborough, an established Term Maintenance Contractor with over 30 years […]
North Somerset highway improvements set to begin
A major package of improvement works on West Town Road, Backwell, are set to begin as part of North Somerset Council’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and upgrading the district’s road network. The works will take place in six phases between Monday 16 March and Friday 26 June 2026, covering the stretch from the junction with […]
ANPR cameras return to Swindon after 15 years
New ANPR cameras are set to be installed in Swindon. The announcement comes 15 years after the Borough Council became the first local authority in England to switched off its fixed speed cameras amid claims that they did not lower the number of accidents on roads. The new scheme will see ANPR devices trialled at […]
Oxford Bus Group strengthens recruitment team
Oxford Bus Group has appointed a new full-time in-house experienced recruiter to help drive its continued growth. Jake Edwards has been appointed as recruitment partner for the group comprising of Oxford Bus Company, Thames Travel, Carousel Buses, Pulhams Coaches and Pearces Coaches. The announcement comes as Oxford Bus Group celebrates National Careers Week, highlighting the […]
Survey suggests transport technology sector is double the size of previous estimates
A new economic study has suggested that the transport technology sector is delivering £3.2 billion in economic value, more than double the size of previous estimates. The report, commissioned by ITS UK and authored by leading consultancy Capital Economics, paints the picture of a highly productive and growing sector of strategic value to the UK. […]
Liverpool issues £120m highways professional services framework tender
Liverpool City Council has issued a tender for its highways professional services framework, scheduled to begin in October 2026. The procurement, valued at £120m, is focused on obtaining consultancy expertise across a host of critical highway-related services, underpinning the city’s and region’s highways plans for the next four years. The new framework, a successor to […]