Category: Transport
SkyDrive and Suzuki partner on Flying Car production
Image: SkyDrive SkyDrive and Suzuki have jointly announced a partnership for the commercialization of flying cars. SkyDrive is a leading manufacturer of flying cars in Japan and is currently engaged in the development of a compact, two-seating electric-powered flying car with plans for full-scale production. Suzuki is one of Japan’s leading…
What to ask your LCL freight forwarder?
Don't be afraid to put your freight forwarding company under some scrutiny. Here are questions that you should not leave out when asking them anything you need answers for, as they help you narrow down which LCL freight forwarder is best for you. It doesn't matter if it's an LCL specialist or one of the…
UK bike share schemes reduce car mileage, claims report
Bike share schemes are soaring in popularity. Image: Transport for London The growing popularity of bike-share schemes across the UK has reduced car mileage for each user by an estimated 3.7 miles every week.The findings in a new report by Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) have revealed how the country’s 39 schemes are attracting more people…
Ford’s Spin extends Essex e-scooter hire scheme
Spin, Ford's micromobility unit, has announced the extension of its e-scooter hire schemes in Essex to March 2022, aligned with the updated Department for Transport (DfT) legislation. In agreement with the local authority districts, Spin will continue to offer short term hire to riders in Basildon, Chelmsford and Colchester but will conclude the trial in…
Mobility-as-a-service to generate $53 billion by 2027
A new study by Juniper Research has found that MaaS (Mobility-as-a-Service) subscribers will generate $53 billion in revenue for MaaS platform providers by 2027; rising from $5.3 billion in 2021. MaaS is the provision of multi-modal end-to-end travel services through single platforms, by which users can determine an optimal route and price. The research identified a monthly…
Over half of people don’t know UK’s e-scooter law, claims study
According to a survey of more than 1,000 people carried out by JMW Solicitors, 52% of respondents do not know the laws around e-scooters. More than a quarter (29%) think that a privately-owned e-scooter can be used in public and 16% think e-scooters can be used on the pavement, despite both scenarios being banned by…
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…
E-scooter safety board calls for higher safety standards
An e-scooter safety group of leading charities and transport experts is calling for higher safety standards across the sector to protect pedestrians and improve safety for riders, in a new report published today. The group - the TIER UK Safety Board - produced its inaugural interim report after testing recommendations on the ground with micromobility company TIER and…
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…
Piaggio ONE e-scooter to retail from £2,500
Piaggio has announced further details of its ONE e-scooter. Designed in Italy and intended for a young audience, “ONE” made its debut at the Beijing Motor Show at the end of May. It will be available in the UK from the end of July with prices starting at £2500. Inspired by the Piaggio tradition that…
