Hayden AI unveils traffic violation solution
Technology provider Hayden AI has launched an automated system designed to enforce transit regulation in bus lanes.
Mercedes supplies e-vans to Amazon in Munich
Daimler subsidiary Mercedes-Benz has provided 10 battery-electric vans to operate in Amazon’s fleet in the German city of Munich.
New mobility + public transport = sustainability
Cities can introduce all the clever new mobility solutions they like – but if they are not linked to public transportation they will not be environmentally friendly, according to new research.
Oregon joins #FREEtheMIBs campaign
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODoT) has become an advocate of the #FREEtheMIBs campaign – which was started by Q-Free as part of an effort to publicly open management information bases (MIBs).
ComfortDelGro Australia gets ‘green’ loan to fund hybrids
ComfortDelGro Australia has secured a ‘green’ loan from OCBC Bank to finance a fleet of 50 hybrid buses in the state of Victoria.
Canada invests $4.2m in green bus research
The Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (Cutric) has entered into a partnership to establish research institutions dedicated to battery electric and fuel cell electric buses.
Grab and Volocopter eye Asia air taxi routes
Singapore-based ride-share firm Grab is carrying out a feasibility study on urban air mobility (UAM) with Volocopter in south-east Asia.
Navya to operate autonomous shuttles in Japan
Navya is to deploy autonomous electric shuttles in the Japanese city of Sakai in April.
Safer Highways Mental Health Summit 2020
Mental health shouldn’t be seen as a cost but an investment by employers who need to consider it a priority in the boardroom. This is one of the messages to come from this year’s Mental Health Summit, organised by Safer Highways and due to take place on June 23rd at the London Transport Museum.
LA commits to ‘decade of action’ on emissions
Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti has signed the next phase of the Green New Deal which includes a decade-long commitment to combat emissions in transportation.
Total and GRSF to improve Africa road safety data
Total Foundation has joined the Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF) to help improve the road safety data and information systems in 43 African nations.
Smart ideas on blockchain or AI? Call FHWA!
The US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is calling for new ideas about how to use blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) for the benefit of transportation.
Embedded World
Be it security for electronic systems, distributed intelligence, the Internet of Things or e-mobility and energy efficiency – the embedded world trade fair in Nuremberg enables you to experience the whole world of embedded systems.
IRU report: Money is ‘barrier’ to road safety
Road safety is being compromised due to lack of money, according to new research by IRU.
Get connected at ITS European Congress in Lisbon
The way connectivity is transforming how we plan and deliver mobility will be discussed in detail at this year’s ITS European Congress in Lisbon from 18-20 May.
'Phantom’ menace endangers AV passengers, says study
Projecting a ‘phantom’ image on the road can cause a semi-autonomous vehicle to brake suddenly and endanger passengers, according to a new study.
Bird buys European e-scooter firm Circ
Bird has acquired Europe-based shared electric scooter company Circ.
Kapsch given OmniAir nod for RSUs
Kapsch has received certification for the RIS-9160 and RIS-9260 connected vehicle roadside units (RSUs) from the OmniAir consortium.
Singapore rail commuters get bus-switch rewards
Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has introduced an initiative to help distribute peak hour transport demand by encouraging commuters to adopt alternative modes of travel.
Uber joins Ride Health for patient transport
Uber Health has joined forces with Ride Health to provide more options for patients in the US to get to and from medical appointments.