How smart cities can learn from the model of targeting gaps in public services
Hannah Kaner, Smart Cities Strategist at Orange Bus explains how smart cities can learn from the Uber model of targeting gaps in public services
Preparing for the mobility ecosystem of the future
Technological trends and new mobility solutions could lead to a very different mobility ecosystem in the future. Customers expect mobility operators to provide services that are fast, reliable, convenient and personalized, as major developments have opened up a range of new options for individual mobility.
New drone laws bring added protection for passengers
New drone laws will restrict the unmanned aerial vehicle from flying above 400 feet and within 1 kilometre of airport boundaries
More guidance and support needed from Government if Electric Vehicles target is to be...
Hybrid speculation causing further confusion and new charging points need to at least quadruple to meet demand from the sale of Electric Vehicles. Colliers International highlights main barriers to meeting Govt targets in inaugural Automotive Viewpoint
The future of electric vehicles
With the Government planning to ban the sale of petrol and diesel, many drivers are concerned about the lack of charging points for electric vehicles
Airports are ill-equipped to deal with a major cyber-attacks
Research conducted by PA Consulting Group reveals that most airports are ill-equipped to deal with a major cyber-attack.
ORR requires train companies to improve information to passengers on timetable changes
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has this week written to train companies requiring urgent improvements in how they keep passengers informed of train timetable changes
Are electric luxury vehicles on the brink of technological evolution?
Automakers focus on sophisticated tech integration to create superior in-car luxury experiences and deeper customer engagement, argues Research Associate from Frost & Sullivan, Pooja Bethi
Upgrading the UK’s railway infrastructure
The role of Network Rail in upgrading the UK’s railway infrastructure in England, Wales and Scotland is detailed here by Open Access Government
New app helps raise drivers’ awareness of blind spots
Highways England is using virtual reality to reduce the risk of commercial vehicle drivers being involved in incidents as they travel up and down the country
Milestone: The first all-electric refuse collection vehicles
New Geesinknorba RCVs totally powered by batteries to save money, save the planet and save lives
Asset management in rail: Making the right decision
Marcel van Velthoven from ZNAPZ and Frans van Helden of ORTEC explain how to optimise business results for the rail industry by means of asset management to make the right decision
Technologies for future aircraft designs
University of Bristol’s Jonathan Cooper describes a range of technologies that could be used in future aircraft designs, to enable optimum performance and reduce the impact on the environment
Sustainable aviation fuels, the next frontier for air transport
Michael Gill, IATA Director Aviation Environment imparts his expertise on sustainable aviation fuels and why he believes these are the next frontier for today’s air transport
The decentralisation of flights in the UK from London to regional hubs
News of a new long-haul route at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, and the building of a brand-new railway station to facilitate the airport has been welcomed by the travel industry in a bid to decentralise flights to and from the UK from London
ORR welcomes improvements for train passengers using ticket vending machines
New and easier-to-use machines and clearer language have helped increasing numbers of passengers buy the right ticket for their journey from station vending machines, according to research by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR)
New alliances to be formed as £5bn railway track work tender issued
Network Rail has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) via The Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) process for its tender exercise to let the next generation of railway track works contracts, valued up to £5bn over 10 years, starting 2019
How does the UK plan to tackle the pothole headache?
Northgate Vehicle Hire explores how authorities are addressing the pothole situation on UK roads as the RAC voices its concerns about the worsening issue
Young people put the brakes on learning to drive due to high cost
A new study has revealed that 31% of 17 to 25-year olds are holding off from learning to drive due to high expenses
Plans for high-speed rail service to Stoke on Trent agreed
The government are backing plans to build a high-speed rail service to Stoke on Trent, platform extensions and a re-designed junction at Crewe, to...
