World’s first National Persistent Evader Database goes live
The National Persistent Evader Database (NPED) has officially gone live, promising to revolutionise the parking sector. By centralising data on vehicles that consistently evade parking fines, clone number plates, have no MOT or insurance, NPED enables issuing authorities to make informed decisions, significantly cutting down on enforcement costs and reducing administrative burdens. NPED’s mission is […]
Women in Bus and Coach launch nationwide campaign to end period poverty across UK bus and coach industry
Women in Bus and Coach, an organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting women in the Bus, Coach and Community Transport sector, has launched a new campaign to tackle period poverty across the industry. The initiative challenges all major bus and coach garages, along with support offices and industry partners such as manufacturers across the UK, […]
Drivers warned to expect “letters in the post” after driving against traffic during road closure
Drivers are being warned they’ll face the consequences of trying to avoid the effect of a road closure on the A55 in North Wales, which involved them u-turning in the carriageway or reversing up onslips against the flow of traffic. It happened when an electrical fire caused the closure of a tunnel at Penmaenbach, inevitably causing […]
Balfour Beatty planning “meet the contractor” sessions for A9 dualling scheme
Balfour Beatty, the contractor responsible for the design and construction of the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project, is running a programme of ‘Meet the Contractor’ events in November for local residents to learn about the major construction works scheduled to begin in Spring 2025. The sessions will offer local residents the opportunity to meet […]
EV charging changes in Scotland explained at event
The ChargePlace Scotland network and Energy Saving Trust are hosting a series of online information events to explain the forthcoming transition from a public to a commercial EV charging network in the country. ChargePlace Scotland (CPS), established by the Scottish Government over a decade ago, is entering a period of significant change. Over the next […]
INRIX journey time analysis underlines TSOG benefits
A before-and-after comparison of journey times on a corridor benefitting from the Department for Transport’s Traffic Signals Obsolescence Grant (TSOG) funding has shown a near-four per cent improvement since work was carried out. The transportation analytics and data company INRIX looked at a stretch of the A631 through Maltby to the east of Rotherham, after […]
Insurer says one in five claims about pothole damage lead to write-offs
The insurance company Allianz says one in five cars damaged by potholes on UK roads are left in such a state of disrepair that they have to be scrapped. The Telegraph reports about 11.5 million potholes are estimated to inflict the UK’s roads with a multi-billion pound repair backlog. It quotes Caroline Johnson, the claims […]
Acusensus and Dr Suzy Charman among Road Safety GB awards winners
Road safety technology company Acusensus has been given a Road Safety GB Corporate Award at this year’s National Conference, with Dr Suzy Charman receiving the Achievement Award. Road Safety GB is a national road safety organisation made up of representatives from groups across the UK, including local government road safety teams. Acusensus are world leaders in […]
Changes at RoadPeace as new CEO steps down
The CEO of RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims, has stepped down after fewer than three months in the job. Kate Davidson MBE replaced former INRIX, ITIS and AA Roadwatch executive Nick Simmons as CEO in August. The charity says her decision to depart so soon after assuming the role “was not made […]
National Highways re-signs Armed Forces Covenant
National Highways has re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to provide a supportive route into a civilian career for ex-services personnel. We appreciate the unique set of skills and expertise they can bring to our work, and we work with them to make sure they can make an immediate contribution. The Government-owned company’s Chief Digital […]
