Disabled access: What can be done to power UK railways forward?
Hilary Stephenson, Managing Director of Sigma explains what can be done to power UK railways forward when it comes to the issue of disabled access.
UK motorists believe there should be an age cap on driving
A new survey has revealed that more than 40% of UK drivers support an age cap on driving, with 83% believing there should be annual safety checks for older drivers.
Building the transport infrastructure that cities of the future need today
Transport networks – including public transit, private vehicles, freight and taxis – are a fundamental component of any major city. Chris Shannon, CEO, Fotech Solutions discusses the need to improve transport infrastructure for cities today rather than in the future.
Hydrogen trains needed to eliminate harmful emissions
Institution calls for urgent action to introduce hydrogen trains in areas outside the electrified rail network in order to eliminate harmful emissions.
Should smart ticketing be more widely available across the rail network?
Public consultation will seek views from passengers on the potential to make smart ticketing accepted more widely.
£48 million funding provided to bring commuters low emission buses
Commuters will benefit from greener journeys thanks to 263 new low emission buses, Minister Nusrat Ghani has announced.
Government supports advanced trials for self-driving vehicles
The government has announced that a process is being developed to support the advanced trials of self-driving vehicles.
How is emotion and the social media migration changing transport?
A travel industry insider discusses how emotion shapes industry strategy and the conscious ascension to the ongoing social media migration that is transforming all industries: read on to find out what they reveal.
Where is the electric car industry headed in 2019?
While the electric car has been around for over a hundred years, it’s never been as popular as it is today. Here, we look at what could be in store for the electric car industry in 2019.
New 26-30 railcard saves millennials over £3.4 million
Since the launch of the new 26-30 railcard, over 125 thousand people have been able to save £3.4 million on their rail journeys.
7 tips for drivers to stay safe online
According to Action Fraud, all forms of cyber fraud cost victims around £34.6 million between April and September last year.
Five carbon-cutting rail schemes awarded multi-million funding
Five projects have been chosen for development funding in the Department for Transport’s (DfT's) First of a Kind (FOAK competition, which focuses on innovative rail schemes that can cut the carbon footprint of the UK’s railways.
ORR publishes 2017-2018 railway funding and expenditure data
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published its annual report revealing railway funding in 2017-2018 and how that money was spent.
How vehicle tracking can help achieve business sustainability goals
Making smarter decisions to improve work efficiency is a vital aspect of any business: tools that allow making those decisions are becoming increasingly valuable.
Smart cities will only ever be as efficient as their foundations
Smart cities have the power to transform the lives of its citizens and the environment, but the reality is that they will only ever improve lives if they are built on a fast, reliable and widespread 5G network.
DfT and Civica roll out digitally transformed Collision Reporting System to police forces
Civica Digital has partnered with the Department for Transport (DfT) to enhance its cloud-based Collision Reporting and Sharing system (CRaSH).
The future of autonomous vehicles
Here, SSG Insight explores how driverless cars will have the ability to transform the future of autonomous vehicles.
Millennials and their motors: businesses need to adapt
Andy Allan of CAT Autokeys discusses his five predictions for the future of millennials and their motors, and how companies will adapt in 2019 and beyond.
50% of drivers unaware of keyless technology crimes
In the age of integrating artificial intelligence, transport innovation and the successful hacking of major banks; Grand Theft Auto is outdated in comparison to car thefts done via keyless technology crimes.
The importance of sleep for commercial drivers
Phil Lawlor, Dormeo, looks at the science behind sleeplessness and offers some advice that employers and commercial drivers can use to improve sleep.
