Homes England begins search for roads contractor for new Rugby community
The housing agency Homes England has begun the hunt for civil engineering contractors to bid for the new £23m Homestead Link Road in Rugby, which will consist of a 2km long all-traffic single carriageway connecting the A426 (Rugby Road) with the B4429 (Coventry Road). The road is required to unlock the new 5000-home South West […]
ITS World Congress 2024: PTV Group and Econolite to highlight next-generation ITS solutions as part of Umovity
As part of Umovity, PTV Group and Econolite will participate in the 30th edition of the ITS World Congress, held from September 16-20 in Dubai. In line with the event’s theme, “Mobility Driven by ITS,” they will showcase their comprehensive portfolio of software and hardware solutions designed to address industry challenges and unlock the full […]
ITS UK Awards 2024: Six days to go until nominations deadline
There’s less than a week to go to submit your entry for the leading celebration of the intelligent transport sector. The ITS UK Awards showcase the innovation, expertise and dynamism of organisations, projects and individuals across the industry. There are 17 categories covering everything from data and digital services, to the use of technology in public transport, to […]
ITS Summit 2024: Delegates endorse the technology underpinning Australia’s transport future
More than 700 delegates convened over three days at the International Convention Centre Sydney for the annual ITS Australia Summit 2024, the nation’s largest industry led transport technology event. Over 200 speakers across 40 sessions delivered presentations and participated in lively panel discussions that examined the core themes of safety, sustainability, and inclusivity to deliver […]
Norfolk: A47 dualling work set to begin next week
National Highways’ upgrading of the A47 between Blofield and North Burlingham to dual carriageway to ease congestion and support economic growth in the area is set to commence next week. From Monday 2 September 2024 there will be significant overnight road closures on the A47 from between Cucumber Lane roundabout (also known as Brundall roundabout) […]
Glasgow: Taxi drivers’ concern as LEZ upgrade company goes under
Glasgow’s taxi drivers could soon be forced off the streets after one of the only companies permitted to make LEZ-compliant upgrades unexpectedly ceased trading. Under the terms of the LEZ scheme, taxi drivers must ensure they meet the Euro 4 emissions standard for petrol vehicles or the Euro 6 emissions standard for diesel and electric vehicles. Operators […]
Traffic returns to A83 at Rest and Be Thankful under convoy
Due to an improved forecast, traffic returned to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful under convoy at 10:30am today.. The short Old Military Road local diversion had been in use as a safety precaution from midnight on Monday 26 August due to heavy rain, ensuring that the public were able to travel to and from […]
ITS World Congress: How to choose your Technical Sessions
As the countdown continues to the start of the ITS World Congress, ERTICO invites you to explore key technical sessions led by the RTA, and featured regional speakers. View the full programme and register today to be part of the world’s leading event in Intelligent Transportation Systems and Smart Mobility by making the most of the aforementioned sessions. […]
Cruise and Uber announce AV partnership
Cruise has announced a multiyear partnership that will see its autonomous taxis integrated into Uber’s ride-hailing platform. The deal represents a milestone in the evolution of ride-hailing services, combining Uber’s extensive user base with Cruise’s driverless vehicle technology.. The initial phase of the partnership will see a dedicated fleet of Chevy Bolt AVs deployed on Uber’s […]
Uber fined £245m over ‘inadequate protection’ of European drivers’ data
The Dutch data protection watchdog has fined Uber £245.5 million for allegedly transferring personal details of European drivers to the United States without adequate protection. Uber called the decision ‘flawed and unjustified’ and said it will appeal the decision. The Dutch Data Protection Authority said the data transfers spanning more than two years amounted to a […]