AA President tells how high-tech hackers got to steal his wife’s car
The president of the AA has told how he keeps his keyless car fob inside a metal box in his microwave oven, after hackers stole his wife’s Lexus. Edmund King told the Telegraph the lengths he has gone to to prevent thieves intercepting the key’s signal and stealing his car by placing it in a […]
Shapps plans tougher punishments for dangerous cyclists
Cyclists whose reckless behaviour kills pedestrians face tougher jail sentences under plans by the Transport Secretary. The Mail reports Grant Shapps wants to close what’s described as an “archaic” legal hole which means riders who kill pedestrians can be jailed for a maximum of only two years. It says Mr Shapps wants reckless cyclists to […]
Croydon Council opposes ULEZ expansion
Croydon Council in south London has announced it has “clear concerns” around Transport for London’s proposed expansion of ULEZ to outer London, saying it would have a “disproportionate impact” on communities and residents. The council’s response to TfL’s consultation on proposals to expand ULEZ to Croydon by Autumn 2023, outlines what it says are the […]
Leeds City Square preliminary highway works to begin
It’s been announced preliminary works to transform Leeds City Square into what the council calls “a more people-first environment” will begin next month. The traffic management works will divert all through-traffic away from City Square, ahead of its permanent closure to traffic in February 2023 – helping to create what’s aimed to be “a world-class […]
London bus drivers to strike on same day as tube staff
Over 1,600 London bus drivers are set to take strike action later this month, in protest at what they say is their employer failing to make a “reasonable pay offer”. They’ve been offered 3.6% in 2022 and 4.2% next year but say with the true inflation rate (RPI) currently standing at 11.8 per cent, this […]
Council welcomes ministers’ action to reduce channel crossing delays
Moves by ministers from across central government to tackle the travel disruption experienced in Kent have been welcomed by Kent County Council Leader Roger Gough. The Cabinet Office has reported that ministers and senior officials are prioritising minimising the impact of traffic issues across the UK, notably the ongoing rail and underground strikes, flight cancellations […]
INRIX offers smart road safety solution with General Motors
Mobility analytics and connected car services company INRIX has teamed up with General Motors to offer their Safety View by GM Future Roads & INRIX to transport planners in the US. The cloud-based application provides officials with critical insights using crash, vehicle, vulnerable road user, and US Census data, to help prioritise and measure the […]
Law Commission to brief ITS (UK) members on latest remote driving issues
Members of the UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems community will get the chance to find out the latest issues around law changes to prepare for driverless vehicles, thanks to a briefing session by ITS (UK). The Law Commission is currently working on a review of the legal status around remote driving, and is consulting with Industry […]
TfL funding still in doubt
Transport for London says it remains in active discussion with the Government to ensure that the draft funding proposal that they have made is fair and deliverable and can prevent the “managed decline” of the capital’s transport network. The transport body was told to respond to a £3.6 billion Government offer of funding this week, […]
JLR opens new EV and connected testing facility
Jaguar Land Rover has opened a new a site to test the next generation of vehicles for electrical and radio interference. The Electromagnetic Compatibility laboratory at Gaydon is designed to ensure future vehicles meet current and future legislation and quality standards for connectivity and electronics. New Range Rover Sport, which launched in May, was the first vehicle to […]