Waymo gets $5.6bn further investment
Google’s driverless car sister company Waymo has closed its latest investment round, raising $5.6 billion (£4.3 billion), led by its parent company Alphabet, with continued participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Fidelity, Perry Creek, Silver Lake, Tiger Global, and T. Rowe Price. It says that, with this latest investment, it will continue to welcome more riders into […]
Bus cap rises to £3, CPT “concerned”
The Prime Minister has announced the single bus fare cap in England will be raised 50% to £3 in the Budget. Sir Keir Starmer pointed out the increase on the current limit of £2 was due to expire at the end of December, with the new £3 cap in place until the end of 2025. […]
Amey brings back investment division to support public private infrastructure initiatives
Engineering company Amey has re-established its investment division aimed at helping finance current and future demand for new and sustainable infrastructure both in the UK and overseas. The new team will look to support public private investment opportunities, building on the company’s previous experience, bidding for, designing and successfully operating a large number of public […]
Roadside Technologies launches Vecta – a next-gen hazardous object detection product
The Chesterfield-based roadside equipment maker Roadside Technologies has announced its latest innovation hazard object detection. The patent-pending Vecta uses 3D and AI technology to deliver precision real-time alerts in roadworks zones, integrating with existing CCTV systems and mobile variable message signs, to create an intelligent traffic ecosystem. Roadside Technologies says this is the latest unveiling […]
TTF Autumn Update discusses data analytics, TSOG and GLF, road safety and codes of practice
The themes for the Transport Technology Forum’s Autumn Update on 12 November have been set, focussed on informing local authorities and suppliers with the latest on government policy. The one-day event in Birmingham will hear from senior members of the Department for Transport, including Traffic Technology Deputy Director Anthony Ferguson , Dr Michaela Nelson, Head […]
PTV launches industry-first cloud-based collaborative modelling platform
PTV Group, part of the global brand Umovity, is launching an industry-first cloud-based collaborative modelling platform for mobility planning, design, and optimisation. PTV Hub is a Software as a Service solution connecting PTV’s desktop software with web-based functionalities, which the company says enhances productivity, accessibility, and team collaboration. PTV Hub serves as a central hub […]
A66 campaigners lose legal challenge
A campaign group has failed in an attempt to bring a High Court legal challenge over the government’s approval of a plan to dual the A66. The BBC reports that the Transport Action Network asked the court for approval to challenge the then-transport secretary’s decision from March to allow the dualling of an 18-mile (29km) […]
A470 works postponed after rail crash
Planned roadworks on the A470 at Talerddig which are due to begin this week are being paused until the New Year following a rail crash nearby last week. The Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates said: “My thoughts are with all affected by the rail incident, and my sympathies are with the […]
TfL strengthens Direct Vision Standard for HGVs
Transport for London has strengthened the requirements for its Direct Vision Standard (DVS), which imeasures how much an HGV driver can see directly through their cab windows and sets minimum standards, to promote visibility and safe driving practices. TfL says it is now strengthening the minimum safety requirements for vehicles in the capital to reduce […]
A92 safety works get underway
Overnight road safety improvements are underway on the A92 in Fife from Cowdenbeath to Lochgelly which will mean some overnight closures until February. The works by Amey will deliver new vehicle safety barriers on the eastbound and westbound verges, along with upgraded signage. Work will take place on both carriageways from before the A92 westbound […]