Scottish housing estate used as ‘free car park’ to avoid LEZ fines
Residents of a housing estate on the edge of one of Scotland’s low emission zones (LEZs) say their neighbourhood has been turned into “a free car park” because of the scheme. Homeowners in Sighthill in Glasgow told the BBC that motorists are avoiding the city’s LEZ and high parking charges by leaving their vehicles on the estate. The Scotsman reports that […]
Aurora Innovation raises $483m in share sale
Self-driving technology company Aurora Innovation was hoping to raise hundreds of millions in additional capital as it races toward a driverless commercial launch by the end of 2024. The company, which had arranged to sell up to $420m worth of shares, exceeded its goal and raised $483m (£378m). The newly raised funds come a little over a year since […]
Thurrock councillors call for Lower Thames Crossing to be scrapped
Councillors in Thurrock have called on the Government to rethink the Lower Thames Crossing scheme. Campaigners are hoping the £10billion Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) will be among a raft of major road projects the new Labour Government has put on hold. However, some councillors believe it could be the right time to rethink the scheme […]
US set to propose ban on Chinese AV software
The US Commerce Department is expected to propose barring Chinese software in autonomous and connected vehicles in the coming weeks, according to sources briefed on the matter. The Biden administration plans to issue a proposed rule that would bar Chinese software in vehicles in the United States with Level 3 automation and above, which would have the […]
Acusensus AI cameras crack down on dangerous Cornish drivers
Cornwall is now at the forefront of a groundbreaking road safety project, with advanced AI cameras from Acusensus being deployed to monitor driver behaviour across the region. The initiative, which marks the UK’s first long-term use of the Australian technology, aims to identify and reduce offences related to seatbelt use and mobile phone distractions. Three […]
Hundreds of South Yorkshire drivers captured risking their lives
Shocking footage of a ‘manscaping’ on the motorway is just one of the selfish drivers caught on camera by roads policing officers. During a five-day operation, aboard an unmarked HGV, officers captured 240 drivers risking their own or others’ lives on the motorway network. The unmarked HGV cab, provided by National Highways gives officers a […]
West Midlands authorities issue joint road safety statement
City council leaders, the Mayor of West Midlands and the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner issued a joint statement on road safety. “The increasing number of serious incidents on the roads across the West Midlands requires emergency action. The Police and Crime Commissioner, Birmingham City Council’s Leadership and the Mayor of the West Midlands […]
M27: First phase of works almost complete, says National Highways
National Highways has confirmed it has almost completed the first phase of the M27 resurfacing in Hedge End, Hampshire – six months after the project first began. In February, National Highways announced that it would undertake an £83 million project to see a concrete section of the M27 resurfaced between junctions 5 and 7, which […]
Uber set to deploy BYD driverless Chinese vehicles in UK
Uber could deploy driverless Chinese vehicles onto Britain’s roads as part of a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The transport provider has announced ‘strategic partnership’ with Chinese car maker BYD aimed at bringing 100,000 new electric vehicles across the globe. Both companies added they will also work together to deploy BYD’s self-driving vehicles onto the Uber […]
Uber expands GMB partnership
Uber Eats has announced that it is to partner with the GMB, with couriers across the UK able to be represented by the union. The GMB said the partnership builds on the “landmark” agreement between the union and Uber, signed in 2021. GMB representatives and Uber Eats leaders will meet quarterly to discuss issues affecting […]