Connectivity
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Latest news 23 Mar 2021West Midlands trials 5G connected tram
West Midlands 5G (WM5G) has developed a 5G-connected tram as part of a regional transport trial.
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Latest news 3 Mar 2021Google Maps to offer transport and parking payment in-app
Google is rolling out functionality within its Maps service for users to pay for public transport and parking directly through the app.
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Opinion 10 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.
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Latest news 2 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.
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Latest news 25 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.
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Latest news 25 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.
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Latest news 17 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.
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Latest news 12 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.
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Latest news 11 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.
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Latest news 11 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.
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Latest news 28 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.
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Latest news 26 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.
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Latest news 26 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.
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Latest news 19 Oct 2020Sunderland named Smart City of the Year 2020
Digital Leaders UK has announced that Sunderland has won Smart City of the Year 2020.
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Latest news 15 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.
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Latest news 8 Oct 2020Next-gen 5G connectivity could unlock £217bn for transport
The adoption of 5G in the transport and logistics industry could add £217bn in gross value to the global economy in 2030, according to STL Partners’ research.
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Latest news 8 Oct 2020TfWM calls on Government to fund smart ticketing system
Transport for West Midlands is urging the Government to help fund a £20 million ‘tap and cap’ smart ticketing system similar to London’s Oyster.
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Latest news 7 Oct 2020Nottingham goes contactless for bus ticket payments
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has introduced contactless payment technology to its fleet of buses.
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Reports 29 Sep 2020Monetising vehicle data - Capgemini Invent report
In this report Capgemini Invent makes its key recommendations for OEMs on how to overcome the barriers to data monetisation.
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Latest news 22 Sep 2020£2.4m awarded in first West Midlands 5G transport trials
The winners of £2.4 million funding for 5G-enabled transport projects have been annouced by West Midlands 5G (WM5G) and Transport for West Midlands (TfWM).
