London Mayor asked to explain 700,000 bus journey cuts
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has been accused of “slashing public transport with one hand and pushing people out of their cars with the other”, as data reveals that almost 700,000 bus journeys were cut by Transport for London (TfL) between 2022 and 2023, says Harrow Online. Statistics uncovered through a Freedom of Information request […]
A40: National Highways provides update on Monmouthshire rockfall
National Highways have issued an update on the rockfall which continues to affect the A40 in Monmouthshire. Following the incident in February, emergency traffic management was put in place to allow authorities to reopen the A40 as quickly as possible. In response to feedback, and in consultation with local highways authorities and travel partners, National […]
Tesla: Full Self Driving mode activated in US models
All new Tesla Models S, X and Y bought in the United States will now come with free access to Full Self Driving, says IOT World Today. CEO Elon Musk confirmed on X: “All US cars that are capable of FSD will be enabled for a one-month trial this week.” The trial also extends to current owners […]
TIER and Dott announce merger
TIER and Dott have announced today the closing of a financial transaction to merge the two companies, as announced in January 2024. With revenues of €250m, supporting over 125 million trips a year in more than 20 countries, the newly combined business creates the European champion of shared micro-mobility. Following the closing of the transaction, teams […]
Truvelo takes the lead at Intertraffic 2024
Interaffic Amsterdam 2024 is less than three weeks away and Truvelo have announced that it will showcase its cutting-edge enforcement technology designed to enhance road safety and streamline traffic management processes. The Truvelo stand (05.526) will feature the D-CAM, a state-of-the-art 4D tracking radar speed camera that represents the pinnacle of speed enforcement technology, alongside, […]
Oxfordshire: April start for £7 million road resurfacing programme
Nearly 100 roads across Oxfordshire will be improved as part of a £7 million highway maintenance programme beginning this spring. Oxfordshire County Council and its contractor Milestone Infrastructure Ltd will be visiting more than 50 locations between 8 April and 3 June to carry out surface dressing work. The programme is part-funded by the government, […]
It’s Good To Talk: Westcotec look forward to Intertraffic 2024
Norfolk-based road safety technology firm Westcotec will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Intertraffic trade show in Amsterdam (16 to 19 April), with one of the priorities being starting some conversations with potential distributors from across the world who share its values and who can extend its supply out of the UK. This year Westcotec will […]
Government urged to mandate accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Calls for all public EV charging sites to have accessible charging mandated are growing with Baroness Jenny Randerson backing the likes of ChargeSafe, Motability Foundation and RECHARGE UK in calling for Government action. Baroness Randerson has highlighted the importance of providing accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure after attending a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary […]
A1M: Full carriageway closure in Hertfordshire today
Drivers are advised there will be a full carriageway overnight closure on the A1M in Hertfordshire Tuesday 26 March, while essential work takes place. National Highways will carry out further investigations on the A1M northbound to determine the full extent of the significant safety defect and to ensure the safety of all road users. While National Highways […]
Cruise issues statement after October accident
The leadership team of autonomous robotaxi firm Cruise has posted an update on X, following the involvement of one of their vehicles in a serious accident in October. The GM-funded company had a licence to carry passengers without human drivers throughout the city of San Francisco. Cruise, which has reportedly lost up to $6 billion […]