Connectivity
Latest news23 Dec 2020First Bus opens up timetable data ahead of DfT deadline
First Bus, one of the UK’s largest bus operators, has opened up its timetable data ahead of the DfT's Bus Open Data Service (BODS) December 31 deadline.
Latest news23 Dec 2020Majority of UK drivers happy to share connected vehicle data
Three quarters of UK drivers are happy to share their vehicle data as long as their anonymity is maintained, according to Assurant’s Connected Decade report.
Opinion10 Dec 2020What lessons can transport ticketing learn from trouble in telecoms?
Philippe Vappereau, chairman of CNA, explains what the smart transport ticketing suppliers can learn from the troubles in the telecoms industry.
Latest news2 Dec 2020Government 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 news25 Nov 2020Government 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.
Latest news25 Nov 2020Shanghai named international Smart City of 2020
Shanghai has been named Smart City of 2020 due to its digital infrastructure, e-government services and the integration of information technology and industry.
Latest news17 Nov 2020ChargePoint and Apple launch vehicle charging data integration
ChargePoint and Apple’s CarPlay have launched an integration to show vehicle charging data on all compatible vehicle infotainment displays.
Latest news12 Nov 2020Skedgo and Motiontag collaborate on travel behaviour tech
Skedgo and Motiontag are collaborating with new technology to help transport planners measure changes in travel behaviour.
Latest news11 Nov 2020Government invests £60m in North Devon Link Road
The Government is investing £60 million in the A361, a key road linking Devon with the rest of the UK, with work expected to start this month.
Latest news11 Nov 2020Greater Manchester to roll out smart AI traffic junctions
TfGM has partnered with Vivacity Labs to roll out AI-controlled smart traffic junctions to help boost active travel in the region.
Latest news28 Oct 2020Route Masters to build public transport platform for African megacities
Route Masters has signed up to the national SPRINT business support programme to develop an innovative transport management solution for African cities.
Latest news26 Oct 2020Tyne & Wear is using transport data to deliver millions in Government investment
Nexus has helped secure £100 million of Government investment after using data to help improve its public transport system.
Latest news26 Oct 2020‘Open up data to bolster future innovation’, says DIT
Dr Mike Short, DIT chief scientific advisor, said the UK needs to get better at collecting and opening access to transport data in order to boost innovation.
Latest news19 Oct 2020Sunderland named Smart City of the Year 2020
Digital Leaders UK has announced that Sunderland has won Smart City of the Year 2020.
Latest news15 Oct 2020Geotab launches keyless solution to boost car sharing
Geotab, the fleet telematics and connected transport provider, has developed a digital key platform that can make any vehicle with a key fob shareable.
