Half of all drivers now know someone who owns an electric vehicles, or own one themselves, and 55% feel positive about them, according to new research by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) which suggests electric vehicles are increasingly looked on as normal. The same research and... continue
There are now over 73,300 public electric chargepoint devices across the UK, reports the Department for Transport. Most of the provision of this... continue
Electric vehicles accounted for more than a fifth of new car registrations as overall market contracts by -2.5% to 139,345 units. However, the automotive industry... continue
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -20.5% in the first month of 2025 with 19,050 vans, pick-ups... continue
OpenAI has released a pilot artificial intelligence-powered agent tool that could support travel booking by interacting with websites by typing, clicking and scrolling. Dubbed “Operator,” the tool can search and complete purchases for things like travel, groceries, events, restaurant... continue
‘Tap in tap out’ bankcard ticketing system has been further extended on the South East of England rail network, in the latest small step in more than a ten year saga to take London ‘Oyster style’ payment outside the Transport for London zones. The contactless ticketing is... continue
Darlington could see the UK’s first drone delivery service in the wake of a partnership between the multinational Amazon, Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and Teesside International Airport. Amazon is seeking planning approval to build a flight facility in the County Durham town as well as permission from the Civil... continue
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £65m investment in electric vehicle charging provider Connected Kerb in her speech on economic growth at the Siemens Heathlineers facility in Oxfordshire last week. The National Wealth Fund (NWF) will provide £55m of financing, alongside a further... continue
The economic value, employment and tax revenue benefits of the UK’s intelligent transport sector is to be assessed in a new study. Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK) has commissioned research company Capital Economics to measure the total economic impact of the sector. ITS UK said that... continue
Several London boroughs are issuing invalid fines due to expired Traffic Management Orders (TMOs) or lack of updated certification in roadside cameras, according to the AA. Its review of appeals brought to London Tribunals in the three weeks up to 4 January found that at least 12 councils had... continue
A majority of the public support measures to make it easier to enforce noise limits on road vehicles, suggests polling commissioned by Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK). The polling comes alongside a new report from ITS UK,... continue
Solihull Council has chosen four locations for its new traffic enforcement operation having received Government approval for the powers last November. The cameras will enforce banned U-turns on A34 Stratford Road and yellow box junctions at Warwick Road. Other areas include School Streets and... continue
Providing a positive parking experience and bringing customers back into car parks are two... continue
The UK is consistently looking to the future of road travel, making progress on the previous... continue
UK vehicle production dipped below one million units in 2024,... continue
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 4.0% in 2024, with 125,649... continue
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