Connected vehicle cloud market to be worth £425 bn by 2033, research suggests
New data from Persistence Market Research predicts the global connected vehicle cloud market to reach £425 billion by 2033. The forecast points to continued growth in cloud systems used to manage data, software updates, and digital services in connected vehicles. The research firm expects the market to grow at a compound annual growth rate of […]
Coventry pothole backlog slashed by more than 90% – but repair targets remain unmet
Coventry City Council has dramatically reduced its pothole backlog from 7,167 defects to just 588, although officials admit repair times are still falling short of key targets. The number of outstanding potholes has fallen from March 2025 to September 2026, allowing the council’s highways teams to focus more attention on preventative road maintenance ahead of […]
Kirklees Council to recruit for four UTMC roles
Kirklees Council is preparing to advertise four opportunities within its Urban Traffic Management & Control (UTMC) team, offering prospective candidates an early insight into the roles ahead of the vacancies going live. The West Yorkshire authorit’s UTMC team is involved in a wide range of work across the borough, including traffic signals, ITS, network management, […]
TfGM launches consultation on updated Hindley travel hub proposal
New plans have been unveiled that would more than double the number of park and ride spaces next to Hindley station in Greater Manchester, increasing from 52 to 111, including accessible parking bays. The latest proposals reflect feedback gathered from local people during public engagement in September 2025 and set out an updated vision for […]
Westcotec honoured for road safety contribution
Intelligent traffic safety systems manufacturer Westcotec has received the Institute of Master Tutors of Driving (IMTD) award for road safety contribution and partnership, recognising its innovative use of data-led technology to influence driver behaviour and help make roads and communities safer across the UK. The award was accepted on behalf of Westcotec by managing director […]
Research suggests two thirds of drivers want lower speed limits on rural roads
More than two thirds (67%) of UK motorists admit they feel unsafe travelling at the national 60mph speed limit on narrow or winding country roads, according to new research from car insurance provider Ageas. The study, which combines national consumer research with data from UK police forces, examines motorists’ views on speed limits and driver confidence on rural single-carriageway roads. Over […]
TfL moves towards publicly owned London bus operator
Transport for London (TfL) is preparing to examine in greater detail the prospect of establishing a publicly owned bus company, with discussions with existing operators expected to begin later this month. TfL officials are due to engage with bus operators on whether services currently delivered under the capital’s franchising arrangements could eventually be transferred to […]
Liverpool City Region Mayor reveals key upgrades as Wirral bus network gets ready for public control
More evening and Sunday services, extended routes and brand-new links for Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge Hospitals are some of the key improvements coming to Wirral bus services as public control of the network begins next month. The Combined Authority has released full details of the changes, coming to Wirral on Sunday 25 October, designed to […]
Tesla says Britain is ‘stifling’ driverless car rules
Elon Musk’s Tesla has attacked Britain over driverless car laws that it says will “stifle innovation” and result in the UK falling behind the rest of the world. In a submission to the Department for Transport (DfT), Tesla warned that the rules “risk eroding brand confidence and deterring investment in the UK”, according to The […]
A47 dualling scheme to open half of new road later this year
Motorists will be able to use around half of the new carriageway on the £200 million-plus A47 dualling scheme between Easton and North Tuddenham in Norfolk later this year, National Highways has confirmed. The agency said the five-and-a-half-mile scheme remains on track for full opening in 2027, with the next major milestone being the opening […]