Latest From Smart Transport
- Latest news2 Dec
Government extends consultation on National Data Strategy
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has extended its consultation on its National Data Strategy by a week to 11:45pm on December 9.
- Latest news2 Dec
Greater Manchester launches bus reform consultation
Greater Manchester is launching a further public consultation on its proposals to reform the bus market; following a new report on the impact of Covid-19.
- Latest news2 Dec
UPDATED: Automotive industry calls for decarbonisation of fuel, not vehicles
A consortium of companies from the automotive industry has called for the Government to focus on decarbonising fuel, not vehicles, according to a new report.
- Latest news2 Dec
TfL and Government strike £825m deal on Crossrail funding
Transport for London (TfL) and the Government have confirmed an agreed £825 million finance package to deliver the final phase of the Crossrail project.
- Latest case studies2 Dec
The future of freight - electric cargo bikes
Van use has grown with lockdown, as people order goods online for home delivery, adding to increasingly congested roads.
- Opinion2 Dec
Don't forget the rural need to decarbonise
When studying CO2 emissions there is a tendency to focus on our urban environments, but Stephen Joseph urges policymakers to go further afield
- Latest Insight & policy2 Dec
An action plan for transport and travel post-pandemic
Coronavirus has brought Britain’s neglected and under-invested transport system to its knees, but could it also become a catalyst for building back better?
- Latest news2 Dec
TfL advises passengers to cycle and walk to ease passenger numbers
Transport for London (TfL) is urging passengers to walk and cycle to try and ease the numbers returning to public transport as the second lockdown lifts today.
- Latest news2 Dec
Government to restore rail connections in 15 rural locations
The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded up to £50,000 each to 15 rail scheme projects in a bid to reconnect areas in rural England.
- Latest news2 Dec
Fleet Logistics launches business mobility solution
Fleet Logistics has launched its first mobility solution aimed at businesses to cover areas like personal leasing, shared mobility and public transport.
- Latest news2 Dec
Groupe Renault creates circular economy vehicle factory
Groupe Renault is overhauling its Flins vehicle factory in France to focus on the circular economy and have a negative CO2 balance by 2030.
- Latest news1 Dec
UK autonomous vehicle development centre nears completion
Horiba Mira is due to open its new £100 million autonomous vehicle development centre in Coventry before the end of March next year.
- Latest news1 Dec
Council leader disappointed by new Crossrail delays
The leader of Havering Council has raised his concerns about further delays to the Crossrail project caused by a dispute between the government and Transport for London (TfL) over funding.
- Latest news1 Dec
Rail, bus and active travel set to replace M4 motorway extension plans
The Welsh Transport Commission has suggested using additional rail stations, rapid bus routes and cycle corridors as an alternative to the axed plans for an M4 motorway extension.
- Latest news1 Dec
Ingenious invests £750,000 in EV charging firm
Ingenious has invested £750,000 through its Infrastructure Ventures EIS Service to help expand Elmtronics’ charging network across the UK.
Top Stories from Smart Transport
Chancellor announces £100bn infrastructure investment
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out the next phase of the Government’s infrastructure plans with £100 billion of capital expenditure.
Government seeks views on future of rural transport
Drone deliveries, digital mapping, apps and e-bikes are all being considered to improve transport connectivity in rural areas.
Widespread support for legalising micromobility vehicles
The Government has published responses to the Future of Transport Regulatory Review, which found “widespread support” for legalising micromobility vehicles.
Government to consult HGV sector before deciding 2030 diesel ban
The Government is to consult the heavy goods vehicle industry further before making a decision on bringing in a diesel ban for those vehicles from 2030.
Nomination window now open for Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award 2021
Cox Automotive is seeking nominations for the Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award, which will honour an inspirational woman within the automotive industry.
Virtual Smart Transport Conference videos available to view now
Virtual Smart Transport Conference delegates can now gain free access to rewatch all the presentations from the show.
