Volvo teams up with lidar start-up
Volvo Cars is partnering with a Silicon Valley lidar startup in order to introduce self-driving capabilities to a new line of cars within two years. Silicon Valley Business Journal reports Luminar’s new style sensors will be integrated into the roof design of Volvo’s next generation of vehicles equipped with what it is calling its SPA […]
Global MaaS revenue predicted to top $50 billion in seven years
Mobility as a Service revenue will exceed US$52 billion in 2027, despite the hit it’s taken from the Coronavirus crisis, a new report is saying. Juniper Research reckons that MaaS initiatives will bounce back next year as cities re-evaluate their transport strategies, hence the huge revenues predicted in the next few years, compared to just […]
Three quarters of haulage firms expect to go bust
A new survey of the UK’s logistics companies suggests three quarters of them reckon they can survive no more than two months if volume continues as it is. The Road Haulage Association, which carried out the research, is calling for the Government for more financial support. They’re calling for a temporary suspension of business rates […]
More IoT means better productivity – report
A new report is suggesting there is a direct correlation between the increase in Internet-of-Things connected devices and increases in an economy’s productivity. Ericsson Research worked with Imperial College London to look at the link between IoT and economic development and found that for every ten per cent increase in the number of connected devices, […]
Law Commission sets out driverless pod thoughts
The law governing Highly Automated Road Passenger Services (HARPS) cannot be one-size-fits-all, because that’d risk favouring one type of vehicle over another. The Law Commission of England and Wales, along with the Scottish Law Commission, has set out its ideas for regulation of the industry, from small, low-speed pods to full size buses. They propose […]
Think tank suggests raising peak time fares
Public transport operators are being advised to increase rush hour fares in order to encourage people to spread out their commutes. The Institute of Fiscal Studies has written a paper “getting people back into work” which looks at dealing with social distancing issues as restrictions are eased on people’s ability to travel. It says we […]
ERTICO undertakes major city strategy survey
The European ITS organisation ERTICO is planning a global survey of 300 cities to find out about their smart mobility challenges, needs and trends. What they’re calling the ERITCO Moonshot will try to find out views on data sharing, Mobility as a Service and the sustainability needs of the future, particularly with a focus on […]
Intel confirms Moovit acquisition
Intel’s spent $900 million (approx £710 million) to buy the Mobility as a Service app Moovit. The app offers travellers around the world multimodal trip planning by combining public transport, bike and scooter services, ride-hailing, and car-sharing. Intel says adding Moovit to its business helps bring the company’s Mobileye subsidiary closer to achieving its plan […]
Heard takes over as SMMT’s Industry Forum CEO
The consultancy and training arm of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has a new CEO. Paul Heard will take up the role at the SMMT Industry Forum on the 1 July, replacing Dr Chris Owen. For the last 20 years Hard has been in management and consultancy roles with EV Cargo, QT Consulting, […]
DfT’s Chief Scientist confirmed on SAGE committee
The Government’s released the names of most of the members of its Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies, which confirms that Professor Phil Blythe is among the top table of experts advising on Covid-19 policy. The Newcastle University Professor is the Department for Transport’s Chief Scientific Adviser on the use of science and engineering evidence in […]