Hay fever research highlights seasonal risk for UK fleet drivers
Research commissioned by Volvo Car UK found that hay fever affects driving safety for many UK motorists, with some reporting closed eyes, both hands removed from the wheel and near misses. The findings highlight an overlooked fleet safety risk.
Lightfoot surpasses 100,000 connected units
Lightfoot has surpassed 100,000 connected units in the UK and internationally, has expanded its team to over 100, and has standardised updated connection setup after it has recorded a reduction in installation issues to improve data reliability and fleet visibility.
Road User Charging Conference, Brussels 3-4 March 2026
Organisers have positioned the Brussels conference to address operational delivery, interoperability, CO2-differentiated tolling, GNSS deployment, enforcement and equity in European distance-based charging schemes.
Road User Charging Conference to examine CO₂-based truck tolls
The Road User Charging Conference in Brussels will feature Transport & Environment freight officer Bernardo Galantini discussing CO₂-based truck tolls, zero-emission truck uptake and the role of road charging in the transition to clean trucking.
UK public EV charging network reaches nearly 88,000 points
Zapmap recorded 87,796 public EV charging points across 45,033 UK locations at the end of December 2025. The network grew 19% year on year, although monthly installation rates have become less consistent.
Daimler Trucks delivers eight eCitaro buses to Regensburg
Daimler Trucks has delivered eight 18.13-metre eCitaro G buses to das Stadtwerk.Mobilität in Regensburg, and has expanded the city’s eCitaro fleet to 20; a 3,500 m² charging depot has been inaugurated and 15 further buses have been ordered.
Cycling UK calls for renewed UK road-safety awareness campaigns
Cycling UK has urged the UK government to restore and update road-safety campaigns, highlighting reduced THINK! spending and limited public awareness of 2022 Highway Code changes. MPs backed the call during a parliamentary debate on safety for people walking, wheeling and cycling.
TfL sets out draft business plan for London transport investment
Transport for London has published a draft plan to 2029/30 covering investment in buses, traffic technology, rail extensions and wider transport-network improvements across the capital.
Greater Manchester records more than 700 million active-travel trips
Transport for Greater Manchester reports more than 700 million walking and cycling trips in 2025. Cycle trips on Chorlton Cycle Way rose 62% from 2021, while future investment aims to expand the Bee Network to around 2,700km.
TfL unveils five-year plan to cut London congestion
Transport for London plans to improve traffic control, expand bus-priority measures and use more data and technology across London’s road network, aiming to reduce delays by up to 14% by 2030.
Sheffield plans one-way roads and taxi restrictions to cut station congestion
Sheffield City Council will introduce one-way traffic arrangements and revised taxi, drop-off and pick-up restrictions around the railway station to reduce congestion and improve access.
TransCore completes ACE all-electronic tolling conversion
TransCore has completed an all-electronic, overhead open-road tolling system on the 44-mile Atlantic City Expressway for SJTA, deploying AI-powered vehicle capture technology and assuming operation and maintenance to improve traffic flow, scalability and long-term operational efficiency.
Vinci Highways opens Patras–Pyrgos motorway
Vinci Highways has opened the Patras–Pyrgos 75-kilometre corridor following a €331m investment integrated into the Olympia Odos concession; the concessionaire has assumed operation until 2044 and has installed automated tolling, EV charging and solar-ready systems.
Lightfoot customers report major fleet fuel and emissions savings in 2025
Lightfoot says its customers collectively drove more than 1.13 billion miles in 2025, saving 32 million kilograms of CO₂, 2.7 million gallons of fuel and £1.44 billion in fuel costs through driver feedback and engagement.
TfGM to begin £6.5m accessibility upgrade at Hindley station
TfGM will begin a £6.5m Hindley station upgrade in February, installing lifts and a footbridge for step-free access. Plans also include a travel hub with additional parking, EV chargepoints, a bus layby and improved pedestrian access.
TfL awards Indra £524m London transport ticketing contract
Transport for London has awarded Indra a contract worth £524m to operate and develop its network-wide ticketing and access-control system through 2034, with options extending to 2039. The system covers buses, rail, Underground and ferry services.
Welsh £1 bus scheme records more than two million youth journeys
More than two million journeys have been made by young people under the Welsh government’s £1 bus fare scheme since its launch in September 2025. The 12-month scheme offers £1 single fares and £3 day tickets to 5–21-year-olds.
Suffolk starts public EV chargepoint installations
Suffolk County Council and CPO Believ have begun installing public EV charge points under the Plug in Suffolk programme, funded by a £5.3m LEVI grant and £16m investment.
Vietnam to introduce smart toll collection on five sections
Vietnam will implement smart non-stop electronic tolling on five state-funded North–South Expressway sections from February 2026 after ITS completion and KPI trialling to validate performance.
Northern Powerhouse Rail revived with up to £45bn support
The UK government has revived Northern Powerhouse Rail plans, with up to £45bn proposed to improve east-west rail connections across northern England. More than £1bn will fund detailed planning, with construction of a new Liverpool-Manchester line expected from 2033.
Iceland adopts nationwide fuel-neutral per-kilometre charge
Iceland will implement a nationwide, fuel-neutral per-kilometre road charge from 1 January 2026, applying weight-based rates to all registered road vehicles alongside adjusted fuel taxation.
PLUS launches ANPR tolling pilot on North-South Expressway
PLUS Malaysia began an ANPR open-payment tolling pilot on an 87.7km North-South Expressway section, enabling number-plate payments via the JustGO app while retaining physical barriers and existing payment methods.
DfT launches map tracking local authorities’ pothole-fixing performance
The UK Department for Transport has launched an interactive map rating 154 local highway authorities on road condition, repair spending and maintenance practice as part of a £7.3bn pothole-repair funding programme.
Lewisham to install 200 on-street EV chargers
Lewisham Council will install at least 200 on-street EV chargers; private firm Zest commits £1.5m for 15-year operation; council received £100,000 ORCS; 14 chargers live.
Redesigning urban mobility for inclusive access
Councils, operators and communities are adapting urban transport infrastructure—via standards, funding models and user engagement—to improve accessibility, resilience and low-carbon modal shift across cities.
UK EV owners face proposed 3p-per-mile road charge from 2028
The UK’s planned 3p-per-mile charge for electric cars from April 2028 could reduce EV sales, although grants and falling prices may offset some of the impact, according to analysis citing Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts.
COTA and Masabi launch contactless fare payments across central Ohio
COTA and Masabi have launched an open-payments system across the Central Ohio Transit Authority network, allowing passengers to pay fares with contactless cards or devices. Account linking, concessions and fare capping are also supported.
Glasgow to trial pedestrian-focused streets and safer crossings
Glasgow City Council will trial wider pavements, safer crossings, parklets and a step-free junction on Queen Street and Ingram Street from February 2026. The changes form part of the city’s People First Zone and will support a future west-to-east bus lane on Argyle Street.
All-electric Bee Network bus route launches between Salford and Manchester city centre
Transport for Greater Manchester has launched the all-electric Bee Network route 30, connecting the Trafford Centre, Trafford Park, MediaCity, Ordsall and Manchester city centre.
UK EV chargepoint network grew 19.5% in 2025, Zapmap data shows
Zapmap data shows that 14,316 chargepoints were installed across the UK in 2025, taking the network to 87,796 devices at 45,033 locations. Rapid and ultra-rapid charging grew particularly strongly outside London and the South-East.
New York congestion pricing cuts Manhattan traffic by 11% in first year
New York’s congestion-pricing scheme cut vehicle entries into Manhattan’s toll zone by 11% in its first year, while generating more than US$550m for transit upgrades and improving journey speeds.
HM Treasury ends VAT margin scheme for London private hires
HM Treasury will bar London private hire operators from using the Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme for VAT, projected to raise £700m annually to support public finances and reduce borrowing.
Taiwan amends Highway Act for EV road-use fees
Taiwan amended its Highway Act to authorise highway usage and maintenance fees for non‑fuel vehicles, enabling MOTC and MOF to define tariffs and collection mechanisms as EV uptake rises.
Solihull proposes segregated cycle-route upgrades on Blossomfield Road
Solihull Council has proposed replacing temporary cycle-route barriers on Blossomfield Road with traditional kerbs to create a safer, fully segregated route and encourage greater cycling use.
Poland to increase e-TOLL rates from January 2026
Poland will increase e-TOLL rates from 1 January 2026 for heavy goods vehicles and buses; adjustment follows statutory annual price update and raises minimum guarantees for deferred payment accounts.
South Yorkshire recognised as active-travel leader with further funding in prospect
South Yorkshire has received Level 3 status in Active Travel England’s capability ratings, potentially unlocking nearly £17m for walking, wheeling and cycling projects. The region has already delivered more than 88km of routes and over 250 improved crossings.
Aurora Insights releases APAC and US road-user charging reports
Aurora Insights has released reports examining tolling and road-user charging developments across Asia-Pacific and the US, including congestion pricing, electronic toll collection, mileage-based fees, connected-vehicle approaches, privacy, enforcement and public acceptance.
Road Pricing Summit 2026 in Washington DC
Road Pricing Summit 2026 will convene in Washington DC on 21–22 September to align agencies and suppliers on delivery, interoperability, back‑office modernisation and operational resilience ahead of reauthorisation.
SkyToll installs first Crolibertas toll gate in Croatia
SkyToll deployed the first Crolibertas toll gate on the A3 motorway on 1 March 2027; a 212‑gate ALPR and DSRC system rollout, with information systems, construction and testing, will follow.
Greater Manchester receives £35m for active travel infrastructure
Active Travel England has awarded Greater Manchester £35m to deliver school streets, crossings, improved routes and accessibility upgrades, supporting connections to buses, trams and trains.
Birmingham installs average-speed cameras on Coventry Road
Birmingham City Council will deploy average-speed cameras on Coventry Road to improve road safety, funded by Clean Air Zone surplus and sited using collision data; operations start after signage compliance.
Coventry plans 800m twin-track VLR demonstrator
Coventry City Council will trial an 800m twin-track very light rail demonstrator between the station and university technology park to test shallow modular track and battery-powered vehicles.
TransCore completes I-80 Solano express lanes integration
TransCore deployed tolling integration for an 18-mile I-80 Solano express lanes corridor, enabling dynamic pricing, AVI and ALPR detection and FasTrak-based tolling to improve reliability.
Pennsylvania Turnpike to install gantry tolling equipment
Pennsylvania Turnpike is deploying tolling equipment on gantries for system-wide Open Road Tolling, with installation through 2026 and ORT activation planned for central and western sections in 2027.
Eastern US report supports mileage-based charging with targeted public education
The Eastern Transportation Coalition’s Phase 5 report finds that public education, privacy safeguards and state-specific evidence are key to advancing mileage-based user fees as fuel-tax revenues decline. Pilots and research indicate support increases when charging impacts and implementation are clearly explained.
Scotland to raise HGV speed limit on trunk roads to 50mph
Transport Scotland will progress plans to raise HGV speed limits on Scotland’s trunk roads from 40mph to 50mph, following its National Speed Management Review. The change is intended to reduce speed differences, improve road safety and increase journey-time reliability.
Emovis to supply back office for A40 free-flow tolling
Emovis will provide a cloud-based commercial back office for ATMB’s A40 free-flow tolling, under a six-year contract (plus four-year option), handling about 175,000 transactions per day.
Network North Wales reports new bus services and transport improvements
Network North Wales has introduced a new hourly bus service between Rhyl and Wrexham, announced further rail-service increases and unveiled station improvements. Pay-as-you-go public transport is also planned for north-east Wales.
Portsmouth bus services secure £16m funding
Portsmouth’s bus services will receive £16m through the Department for Transport’s Bus Grant. Funding will support long-term investment, enhanced services, fares initiatives, bus priority and roadside infrastructure over several years.