Transport Committee issues government response to taxis report
The Transport Committee has published the government’s response to its report on the licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles. The report was published in June, amid concern about fragmented regulation that varies from one area of the country to another. The government had announced in November 2025 that it would legislate to introduce national minimum […]
Hull installs innovative technology to support fire service response
Hull City Council has introduced a new intelligent traffic camera system at the junction of Rosmead Street and Southcoates Lane, to support east Hull fire station. Working in partnership with Humberside Fire and Rescue Service and SWARCO, a traffic technology and intelligent transport systems specialist, the council has installed a Bernard smart camera to support […]
City of London Police launches ‘Sin Bin’ for cyclists that jump red lights
The City of London Police has revealed a new approach to addressing cyclists who ignore red lights. The force created a ‘Sin Bin’ at the side of the road where cyclists caught going through red lights were offered the opportunity to watch a road safety film instead of being fined, reports Bike Radar. “The film […]
Havering latest council to approve Lane Rental Scheme
The London Borough of Havering’s Lane rental scheme has been approved by Cabinet. The aim of a Lane Rental Scheme is to reduce traffic disruption by encouraging better planning and quicker roadworks. The scheme will operate alongside the Council’s existing permit scheme, which has been in place since 2013. The Lane Rental Scheme will help […]
PrePass launches PrePass Intelligence to reveal new value from fleet bypass, toll and safety data
PrePass®, the of weigh station bypass, fleet toll intelligence and optimisation, and safety and compliance solutions, has launched the first phase of PrePass Intelligence, helping fleets unlock unrealised value from their bypass and toll activity. The new fleet intelligence capabilities help commercial fleets unlock greater value from bypass and toll activity by surfacing insights that […]
Roadworker incursions fall by 39%, but 77% still pose medium or high risk
The Incursions Working Group is set to release its September bulletin showing a 39% month-on-month reduction in incursions on the strategic road network, but warning that the threat to roadworkers remains significant, with more than three-quarters of recorded incidents classified as medium or high risk. Highways News can reveal that the National Highways Incursions Working […]
Arity set to acquire INRIX in move to unite driving and transport intelligence
Arity, a subsidiary of The Allstate Corporation, has agreed to acquire substantially all the assets of transportation intelligence and mobility analytics provider INRIX, bringing together complementary data and expertise spanning driving behaviour, traffic, road networks and transport infrastructure. The transaction is expected to close in 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The acquisition is intended […]
Two dozen major road schemes reportedly dropped from government funding programme
The reported removal of 24 road schemes from the government’s funding programme has raised questions about the future infrastructure pipeline for the highways sector and how long-term investment decisions will be made. Local authorities are reportedly being notified of the decisions by the Department for Transport (DfT). While a full list has yet to be […]
A significant step forward for roadworker protection as RAISE transitions into NEFRA
Today marks an important milestone for the highways sector: RAISE, the national industry reporting platform for roadworker abuse, is now formally part of NEFRA, under NEFRA ownership and unified governance. This transition reflects the collective position of NEFRA’s member organisations and ensures the platform and the anonymised national dataset behind it is protected, transparently governed […]
Shadow transport minister warns parliament of potential ‘back door’ introduction of M25 tolls
Conservative MPs have warned that tolls could be introduced on the M25 through the “back door”. Shadow transport minister Greg Smith raised concerns that new rules could be used to charge motorists using the London Orbital Motorway. The Highways (Financing) Bill aims to introduce a new funding model to deliver schemes such as the Lower Thames Crossing, which is being built with […]