Smart Transport News
Latest news26 Feb 2020Coventry will not introduce Clean Air Zone
Decision follows support from Government for alternative emissions reduction plan.
Latest news26 Feb 2020CityBus 2.0 celebrates one year of service with 80,000 riders
On-demand public transport service in Brazil has removed more 6,500 vehicles from the streets and 64 tons of CO2 emissions.
Latest news26 Feb 2020Groupe Renault and Ferrovial to launch EV car-sharing service in Paris
Free-floating’ 100% electric car-sharing service ZITY will launch in March with 500 ZOEs available 24/7.
Latest news26 Feb 2020New speakers announced for Smart Transport Conference
Influential figures from private and public sector to address delegates at March event.
Latest news25 Feb 2020Invitation to bid for two-year transport and climate change fellowship worth £70k
The Foundation for Integrated Transport (FIT) is inviting bids for a two-year fellowship worth £70,000 to work up radical solutions on transport and climate change.
Latest news25 Feb 2020Transport Secretary launches campaign to improve disabled passengers’ journeys
Operators urged to sign up to the Inclusive Transport Leaders Scheme to 'encourage, celebrate and promote best practice'.
Latest news24 Feb 2020Sheffield to become Smart City starting with roads overhaul
Council's highways contractor, Amey, has partnered with Connexin to build the latest UK Smart City, starting with digitised roads and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Latest news19 Feb 2020Toyota introduces urban development and traffic management challenge
Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) enters into agreement with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to launch City Architecture for Tomorrow Challenge (CATCH).
Latest news19 Feb 2020Road deaths will be almost eliminated by 2040, says report
Fatalities on the roads will be almost eliminated in developed nations by 2040 according to a report from Allianz Partners.
Latest news19 Feb 2020Birmingham Clean Air Zone delayed
Birmingham City Council has announced the launch of its new clean air zone (CAZ) has been postponed.
Latest news19 Feb 2020helloEV launches new EV fleet sharing technology in UK
App aims to create electric vehicle car-pooling system.
Latest news17 Feb 2020EDF acquires EV chargepoint provider Pod Point
French energy company EDF has acquired electric vehicle chargepoint provider Pod Point in £110 million deal.
Latest news11 Feb 2020Support required for EV ‘influx’
Fleets will need support through “sudden 2020 influx” of electric vehicles, says specialist.
Latest news11 Feb 2020£75 computer system could revolutionise road safety
Inexpensive chip could accelerate connected car development and prevent crashes.
Latest news11 Feb 2020Sheffield City Region to receive £2.5m fund for walking and cycling
Active travel funding will help build infrastructure and promote sustainable travel habits.
Latest news11 Feb 2020PM outlines new vision for local transport
Announcement promises £5bn boost for bus services and cycle links.
- Latest news5 Feb 2020
London head of air quality Elliot Treharne to speak at Smart Transport Conference
Four new leading speakers have been announced for the Smart Transport Conference, County Hall, London, March 17, 2020.
Latest news5 Feb 2020Carsharing platform takes one billion miles off of UK roads
Liftshare says it has prevented a billion miles from being driven by encouraging people to share their journey.
Latest news4 Feb 2020NewMotion expanding its EV roaming network in Europe
Partnership announced with Nordics’ Fortum Charge and Drive will give access to more than 135,000 charge points.
Latest news4 Feb 2020London and LA announce collaboration on transport innovation
Transport for London (TfL) and the City of Los Angeles to work together on series of innovation challenges.
