Former Traffic Commissioner joins board of Bus Users UK
Bus passenger champion, Bus Users UK, has appointed Joan Aitken OBE FCILT, to its Board of Trustees. A solicitor by profession, Joan is a staunch advocate for affordable, reliable transport and has dedicated much of her career to promoting transport equality. Joan became the first woman to hold the position of Scotland Traffic Commissioner from […]
Scottish Government to give multi-million-pound boost to EV infrastructure
The Scottish Government has announced a £7m fund to help five Scottish councils adopt greener transport. Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, The Highland Council, Moray Council and Dundee City Council will benefit from the cash boost to enhance their electric vehicle (EV) charging network. The government hopes the fund will encourage further investment from the private sector, which […]
London set to take delivery of 41 next-gen electric buses
Stagecoach will receive 24 Enviro100EV small buses and 17 Enviro400EV double deckers in early 2025 for routes operated by TfL. The next generation of Alexander Dennis electric buses meets the latest iterations of TfL’s pioneering Bus Safety Standard, with the Enviro100EV “big small bus” providing 21 seats that can navigate narrow residential streets thanks to […]
PTV models Advanced Mobility Concept for the Seoul Metropolitan Area
PTV have conducted a thorough analysis of Seoul’s 3D mobility concept that proposes innovative solutions to combat traffic congestion and enhance transportation efficiency. Seoul Metropolitan Area stands as the bustling heart of South Korea, home to a staggering population of 26 million and ranking among the world’s most densely populated cities. Despite its robust transportation […]
Core Highways reduces carbon
Core Highways, the nationwide traffic management and associated highways services provider, reduced its carbon output by 17.6% on a revenue intensity basis during their last financial year. The company has set ambitious net zero commitments structured around seven goals delivering short and long-term carbon savings. Working closely with customers and supply chain, embracing technology and […]
Significant milestone in M2 junction 5 flyover scheme
National Highways’ M2 junction 5 project reached a significant milestone as the new flyover on the A249 in Kent welcomed the first vehicles today. The M2 junction 5 improvements will transform this important junction, one of the busiest in the region with large queues and heavy congestion. The flyover, which passes over the Stockbury Roundabout, […]
Yunex Traffic’s FUSION selected by City of Edinburgh
The City of Edinburgh Council has become the first authority in the UK to select FUSION, Yunex Traffic’s multimodal network control management solution, which will help improve air quality and reduce journey times. The Council has used Road Safety funding to introduce FUSION on a specific corridor in one of the city’s Air Quality Management […]
Bosch acquires Five AI
Bosch has acquired British automated driving company Five AI. Five AI chose Bosch over other takeover bidders, as the companies “share a common vision of automated driving and of safe automated driving systems.” The acquisition agreement was signed earlier this month, with the two firms agreeing not to reveal financial details. The deal is still […]
Scottish Government to implement asylum seekers bus travel pilot
The Scottish Government will “develop and deliver” a pilot giving asylum seekers free bus travel in the next year, an official document has said. The issue is currently subject to a petition before a Holyrood committee, but former first minister Humza Yousaf said in September it was under “active consideration” by Government. The Scottish Government […]
Over £7 million pledged to support electric vehicle infrastructure in Scotland
The Scottish Government is providing over £7 million across Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, The Highland Council, Moray Council and Dundee City Council to encourage greater private investment in the electric vehicle (EV) charging network. In line with the Scottish Government’s vision for the public electric vehicle charging network, significant private investment will be required to […]