Tag: transport
Government ‘green plan’ puts faith in emissions-free flying
The UK government is putting its faith in innovation with predictions that claim domestic flights will be emissions-free by 2040, according to its Transport Decarbonisation Plan released today. With just months to go until major climate summit COP26, the plan claims to provide a world-leading ‘greenprint’ to cut emissions from our seas and skies, roads…
London Underground set to full 4G network with 5G to follow
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Transport for London (TfL) have today confirmed that, following a recent trial on the Jubilee Line (here), they intend to proceed with their proposed plan to deploy a 4G based mobile network across the entire London Underground by late 2024, writes ISP review. The technology will be future-proofed to enable later…
E-scooters change travel behaviour, claims Spin survey
Data released today by Spin, the micromobility unit of Ford Motor Company, shows that riders across Essex have shifted their travel behaviour since the introduction of the shared e-scooter hire scheme. E-scooters are part of Essex County Council’s (ECC) Safer Greener Healthier campaign and the UK wide Department for Transport trials and they are an…
Passenger Assistance app launched to help disabled rail passengers
It's hoped a new app available from today will make it easier and quicker for disabled people to request assistance for their train journeys, enabling them to travel with greater confidence. The ‘Passenger Assistance’ app, developed with train operators, will offer passengers the choice to request assistance, update their profile and review their journeys from…
UK to invest £18 million in cycle training
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today (Friday 9 April) announced £18m for cycle training to ensure children and their families have the confidence to choose active travel, with the Government aiming to encourage everyone to walk or cycle wherever possible. The funding, which is managed by The Bikeability Trust charity, will go toward delivering high-quality, practical,…
Hyundai unveils TIGER four legged robotic vehicle
Engineers at Hyundai have developed a four-legged walking robot called the TIGER, or ‘Transforming Intelligent Ground Excursion Robot', for carrying cargo over challenging terrain. Dubbed the first uncrewed ultimate mobility vehicle (UMV), the concept features a sophisticated leg and wheel locomotion system, 360-degree directional control, and a range of sensors for remote observation. The high-tech…
Video offers sneak-peak of Virgin Hyperloop
The concept of long-distance travel may feel pretty alien at the moment, with countries closing their doors and governments placing limitations on moving even from one city to another. But we will be travelling again one day and quite possibly in the future that mode of transport will be the Virgin Hyperloop, writes Ashley Norris…
Voi unveils Voiager 4 pollution sensing e-scooter
Swedish micromobility company Voi Technology has launched an e-scooter that can measure air quality as it travels through urban areas. The latest e-scooter model also offers new safety features - including audible alarms and indicators - which are designed to increase the visibility of e-scooters to pedestrians as well as to vulnerable road users, including…
5 reasons why E-Bikes are future of transport
Ashley Norris of Transition Earth argues that sales of e-bikes will explode in 2021 as we seek safer ways to travel... 2020 was always going to be a big year for e-bikes in the UK. Sales of the electronic personal transport systems were expected to increase significantly, bolstered by a series of high-profile launches from…
Newcastle set for e-scooter trial in 2021
Newcastle City Council and e-scooter operator, Neuron Mobility, have announced an e-scooter trial for Newcastle in early 2021, subject to government approval. Early next year Neuron will deploy 250 safety-first e-scooters in Newcastle and that number will increase significantly throughout the 12-month trial, it claims. The distinctive orange e-scooters will provide Newcastle residents with a safe,…