Autonomous transport

Opinion 9 Sep 2021

Why should the UK continue to invest in connected and automated mobility?

TRL’s Paul Campion responds to the Government's call for evidence on where the UK can be globally competitive in connected and automated mobility.

Project Endeavour concludes with passenger rides in driverless cars

Project Endeavour has concluded its multi-city demonstration of autonomous vehicle (AV) services, with passenger rides for members of the public in London.

Reports 12 Aug 2021

UK transport vision 2050

Innovate UK's UK transport vision 2050 sets out what the UK transport system may look like in 2050 and the likely steps to achieving it.

Innovate UK launches 2050 transport vision

Innovate UK has launched a new study setting out what the UK transport system may look like in 2050 and the likely steps to achieving it.

Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority to develop new transport plan

Prioritising 'left behind' communities, tackling inequalities and accelerating carbon reduction all part of new transport strategy across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Birmingham hosting autonomous driving trial

Birmingham is hosting the Project Endeavour autonomous driving trial as it enters its next phase on public roads.

Connectivity 17 May 2021

Transport-generated data: Devil is in the detail

Who owns transport-related data and who is prepared to share it? These questions, among many others, require resolution

Government backs infrastructure for air taxis (inc video)

The Urban-Air Port programme, to create infrastructure for electric air taxis and autonomous logistics drones, has received backing from the UK Government.

Whitepapers & reports 28 Apr 2021

Safe performance of activities in automated vehicles

This report summarises activities other than driving that can be performed when using a conditionally automated vehicle including vehicles fitted with ALKS.

'Self-driving' vehicles to be allowed on UK roads this year

Self-driving vehicles could be allowed on UK roads by the end of the year, the Government has announced.

Two people killed in Tesla car crash with no driver

Two men have died after the Tesla they were travelling in hit a tree and caught fire in Texas at the weekend.

New behavioural AI system could prevent 90% of crashes

A new behavioural artificial intelligence (AI) system claims to prevent more than 90% of crashes by predicting the actions of pedestrians and other road users.

Recommendations for autonomous vehicle laws to be announced

Recommendations for autonomous vehicle (AV) laws are set to be published by the Law Commission before the end of the year.

Whitepapers & reports 7 Apr 2021

Legal issues in automated vehicles

This report, considers issues relating to partially automated vehicles - a vehicle which is able to operate without driver input for part of a journey, but not capable of self-driving in all conditions (AV).

Investigation needed into autonomous vehicle tech

Researchers are calling for an 'urgent investigation' into the technology that allows self-driving cars to communicate with operators.

Urban logistics drone trial to launch in Liverpool

A new project to test the suitability of drones for urban logistics is being launched in Liverpool.

Self-driving van built to test autonomous bus technology

Fusion Processing has built a Fiat Ducato van with Level 4 autonomous driving capability to test the technology for use on buses.

Reports 16 Mar 2021

Shift: The autonomous vehicle deployment report

This report, published by Oxbotica, Imperial College London and Transport for London (TfL), identifies the potential impact of autonomous vehicle (AV) services deployment in the UK.

Autonomous vehicle report identifies deployment impact on cities

A report published by Oxbotica, Imperial College London and Transport for London (TfL) has identified the potential impact of autonomous vehicle (AV) services deployment on major UK cities.

VW's ID Buzz concept to become autonomous vehicle

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be the first VW Group brand to offer a vehicle with autonomous driving capability.