TTF Conference promises real-world solution examples to transport’s challenges
Next week’s Transport Technology Forum conference is promising to offer delegates examples of where technology has helped local authorities deliver better transport. The event, from 3-5 March, features a series of presentations about successful projects supported by Transport Technology partner Innovate UK. That session led by Connected Transport Innovation Lead Karla Jakeman takes place on […]
Hammersmith ferry service planned for summer
Transport for London has received proposals from two bidders wanting to provide a cross-river ferry service near Hammersmith Bridge for pedestrians and cyclists, while the link undergoes essential repairs and refurbishment works. City Cruises and Uber Boat by Thames Clippers are the operators who have submitted detailed bids to provide a service running between 6am and […]
Smart motorway death toll rises
Latest available figures on deaths on smart motorways shows the number of fatalities rose to 14 in 2019, compared to 11 the year before. Researchers at the Sunday Times says these figures were not published by the Department for Transport in its annual report on road casualties. The figures were found in the Stats-19 databased […]
Hyundai develops AI-based voice-recognition in-car solution
Hyundai Motor Group has developed an advanced Artificial Intelligence-powered voice-recognition in-car system simplifying human-car interaction and voice-activated assistance while driving. Pulsenews Korea reports the new connected car solution enables vehicle device control and other tasks like wireless navigation updates through natural language recognition. The solution allows the car to follow human instructions based on natural […]
New driver attention study “could help turn the corner on road safety”
A new study is underway to test how drivers can be overwhelmed by information at intersections, and work out ways to stop that happening and risking deadly crashes on roads. The University of Toronto in Canada is evaluating driver attention and gaze towards pedestrians and cyclists at junctions, using eye-tracking equipment to better understand the […]
HERE appoints new EMEAR General Manager
Data and technology company HERE Technologies has appointed Gino Ferru as Senior Vice President and EMEAR General Manager, responsible for identifying opportunities for customers, partners and developers, across industries. Ferru is replacing Fred Hessabi who has been promoted to Chief Customer Officer. “Gino brings with him a wealth of Software- and Platform-as-a-Service sales expertise that […]
Driverless buses “fully operational” this year in Scotland
Driverless buses will begin operations between Edinburgh and Fife across the Forth Road Bridge this year. Futurescot.com reports that five autonomous buses will be used on a 30-mile route. The plans are included in Edinburgh Council’s mobility plan. “Edinburgh needs a new plan for mobility and transport that addresses the challenge of reducing carbon emissions and […]
No Covid on London’s tubes and buses
Researchers from Imperial College London have found no traces of Covid-19 on London’s transport network since starting repeat testing last October. The Press Association reports they’ve been taking air and surface samples on tube journey between two major stations and on a bus ride but have found nothing. The report explainss that samples are taken […]
Wejo secures £30m more funding
The connected car technology company Wejo has secured an extra £30 million as it tries to put what’s being called “a bumpy year” behind it. The Telegraph reports that the Cheshire-based company, which collects location, speed and emissions data from vehicles, has had to cut 60 staff over the past year (around 30% of its […]
TTF plans new kind of evening social event for annual conference – introducing “TTFM”
The Transport Technology Forum is planning two hour-long radio style discussion programmes in the evenings of its annual conference next month. When held in person, the conference usually features a dinner and drinks reception which of course is impossible this year. Instead an hour’s audio streamed informal and off the wall discussion about transport issues […]