THE WHICHEV VIEW: Are autonomous EV buses on the way?
By WhichEV Renault Group, in collaboration with its partner WeRide, is making significant strides in the field of autonomous public transportation. The automotive giant aims to revolutionise the way we think about mobility, particularly in urban and peri-urban environments. This initiative aligns with growing interest from local authorities and mobility operators eager to adopt sustainable and […]
RAC: We’re more dependent on the car than a year ago
35% of UK drivers – equivalent of 14.7m people – say they are more dependent on using their car than 12 months ago, with public transport seen as an expensive and unreliable alternative. That’s according to data released as part of the latest RAC Report on Motoring, which show a further rise in the proportion of […]
Wales receives £32m transport infrastructure boost
Grants of more than £32 million have been announced by Economy and Transport Minister Ken Skates in an effort to improve transport links across Wales. Over 100 applications were received after local authorities were invited to submit for funding, with 52 schemes selected across 21 local authorities supported by £28.8 million from the Local Transport […]
More funds made available for cleaner buses
A further £25 million is to be committed by the government to the Clean Bus Technology Fund, a project launched in 2017 to upgrade buses with technology reducing nitrogen dioxide emissions in areas of poor air quality. 14 local authorities have been chosen by the government for the cash boost, following on from last year’s […]
New low emissions buses as part of £48m investment
Communities across the UK stand to benefit from greener journeys with the introduction of 263 new low emission buses on certain routes. A £48 million investment from the Office for Low Emission Vehicles will fund green vehicles and infrastructure to drive forward government plans to clean up the air in towns and cities. Speaking at […]
