Council facing legal action over lockdown traffic changes
London’s Islington Council could be taken to court over what’s been described as “draconian” new traffic restrictions implemented during lockdown. The website Reaction, run by political commentator Iain Martin reports that a pre-action protocol letter is the first step in a Judicial Review process that could lead to High Court action to have the measures quashed. […]
Government launches £2 million transport location data competition
The Geospatial Commission has partnered with Innovate UK to create a new £2 million competition which aims to look at how location data can spark innovation and support the future of mobility for the UK. In an announcement the taxpayer-funded bodies say smarter mobility solutions, underpinned by location data, will enable us to make the […]
Hyundai sets up Ultimate Mobility Vehicles team
The car company Hyundai has announced the launch of what it calls its New Horizons Studio to take vehicles to “places where vehicles have never roamed before”. The new unit is focused on the development of Ultimate Mobility Vehicles, or UMVs for short saying that, “throughout history, humankind has shared an innate desire and need […]
Rickshaw delivery plan for clean air York
York is in line to become the first city in the country to implement a clean air zone, which could include using rickshaws to transport goods to shops and restaurants in the city centre. YorkMix and York Press both report polluting vans and HGVs could be added to the vehicles restricted under the city’s clean […]
Urban.AV planning driverless service in Cambridge
The autonomous vehicle development company Urban.AV has announced it’s planning to launch a driverless on demand service between Cambridge North Station and the city’s Science Park. The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of a group of British-based tech companies, will utilise a new 5G enabled Zero Emission Mobility vehicle, the UrbanPod Pro, which the company says […]
Uber keeps London licence
Uber’s won its court case against Transport for London over its right to operate in the Capital. They overturned the decision by TfL that they were not fit and proper because of safety concerns. Deputy senior district judge Tan Ikram said that “despite its previous failings”, the firm was now “fit and proper” to hold […]
Autonomous idea for Somerset resort
Driverless pods could soon be operating on the seafront in Weston-Super-Mare as part of the local council’s plans for the area. The Bristol Post reports North Somerset Council is investigating the possibility of introducing autonomous vehicles on the seafront and around the town centre as part of its 10 year Placemaking strategy for the resort. […]
HE urged to cut limit through Plymouth
There are calls for a stretch of the A38 in Plymouth to have its speed limit cut from 70 to 50 mph, in an attempt to cut accidents, congestion and emissions. Plymouth Live reports that Conservative councillors say the 70mph limit to be cut to 50mph “to improve road safety”, while a recent closure of […]
Mayoral hopeful suggests EV taxi loan scheme
The main contender against Sadiq Khan for London Mayor is suggesting black cab drivers should be given interest-free loans to buy electric versions of the iconic vehicle. Shaun Bailey told The Sun that City Hall would also pay a tenth towards the zero-emission cars and install more charging points so they do not run out […]
Amazon’s ring offers car security
Amazon’s doorbell security company Ring is launching a range of products specifically designed for cars. Its product the Ring Car Alarm is designed to protect the car by sending an alert immediately to the Ring app when it detects an event, such as a bump, break-in, tow-away or an attempt to open the door. The […]