“A big deal”: Waymo’s 50,000 autonomous ride-hailing trips per week
Waymo recently announced on X that it now provides 50,000 paid autonomous ride-hailing trips per week in three cities, and one of these is relatively new. This is undoubtedly a proof point that its autonomous ride-hailing services (ARS) are a viable and safe technology that is being accepted in the marketplace, says Seeking Alpha. Waymo recently announced […]
Renault Group to trial Level 4 autonomous minibus shuttle service at French Open
Renault Group has revealed that it plans to run a driverless minibus service at the 2024 Roland-Garros tennis tournament in Paris. The deployment is part of a collaboration between Renault Group and autonomous driving tech firm WeRide. During the tournament, from May 26th to June 9th, the two companies will deploy self-driving minibuses will ferry […]
National Highways’ green mapping project to boost biodiversity on England’s motorways and A-roads
National Highways is set to use artificial intelligence and satellite mapping to help track changes in habitats and biodiversity. Using the new state-of-the-art mapping tool will make it easier for National Highways to keep track of its Soft Estate ecosystems bordering the country’s 4,300 miles of motorways and major A-roads. Over the last 10 to […]
Record-breaking mileage for RoadPeace Challenge week of action
RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims, is thrilled to announce the outstanding success of the RoadPeace Challenge 2024, which took place across the UK from May 13-19. Supporters logged a staggering 16,958 miles in just seven days – far surpassing the original target of 1,766 miles, set in honour of the 1,766 people killed in road […]
Self-driving vehicles on UK roads by 2026 as Automated Vehicles Act becomes law
Self-driving vehicles could be on British roads by 2026, after the Government’s Automated Vehicles (AV) Act became law yesterday. Announced in the King’s Speech, the AV Act enables advanced technology to safely drive vehicles on British roads. The new law puts Great Britain firmly at the forefront of self-driving technology regulation, unlocking the potential […]
Honda to debut Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Concept at ACT Expo 2024
Honda will debut a Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Concept at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo on May 20, showcasing the start of a new demonstration project aimed at future production of fuel cell powered products for the North American market. Honda is seeking new business collaborations as the company expands its hydrogen […]
LGTAG Presidential Conference: Collaborative Research – From Research to Reality
The LGTAG annual conference this year will be focussing on: Collaborative Research – From Research to Reality and is to be held at the Kassam Stadium, Oxford on the 5th June 2024 The Highways Sector is a vast array of many varied disciplines. It relies upon many new technologies and processes, from connected vehicles to […]
US diplomats owe £14m in unpaid congestion charges
US diplomats have racked up more than £14m in outstanding congestion charge debt in the last two decades, new data shows. Transport for London (TfL) revealed on Monday it was owed £14.6m from the American Embassy, which pipped Japan’s £10m, says CityAM. “We and the UK government are clear that the Congestion Charge is a charge […]
Late May bank holiday set to be busiest on the roads since COVID
More than 20m leisure journeys are expected to be made by car this late May bank holiday as traffic returns close to 2019’s pre-pandemic levels, according to a new study of drivers’ getaway plans from the RAC and INRIX. Analysis suggests the worst day to travel will be Friday 24 May when more than 4m […]
M2 bridge repair work commences
Drivers are being informed of several upcoming closures on the London-bound Merrals Shaw Bridge in Kent for essential maintenance. Overnight and weekend closures are planned in May and June on the M2 Junction 2 for work on the Merrals Shaw bridge interchange. The work, including replacing expansion joints, resurfacing, and waterproofing, is critical to keeping the bridge in […]