Partnership successfully demonstrates traffic light countdown system in Hamburg

In preparation for the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress in 2021, the German city of Hamburg, in partnership with Audi, Here Technologies and Swarco, has completed the first successful tests of a traffic light phase assistant system.

London aims to become the world’s most pedestrian-friendly city with new Action Plan

London’s walking and cycling commissioner, Will Norman, has unveiled the city’s first Walking Action Plan, which sets out how it aims to make walking the most obvious, enjoyable and attractive means of travel for short trips in the capital.

Electric Buses Have Lower Emissions Regardless of Electricity Source, Study Says

Electric buses have lower overall carbon emissions than diesel or natural gas buses, even in parts of the country where the electricity grid is powered by fossil fuels, according to a new Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) study. The conclusion echoes the UCS' findings on electric cars.

First China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan TIR transport cuts cost of trade

This week’s TIR transit linking China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan marks China’s first inbound TIR customs transit operation, offering savings of up to USD 500 on each shipment and improving transport facilitation along a key Belt and Road corridor.

TIR to activate International North South trade corridor

TIR is the preferred trade facilitation tool – with digitalisation essential – for the activation of the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC), connecting India, Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia and Central Asia.

Uber Will Rent Electric Scooters from Lime Through Its App

Uber is teaming up with Lime to offer the company's electric scooters through its app. The ride-hailing company is also investing in Lime as part of a $335 million funding round. It's the latest indication that Uber is serious about diversifying beyond ride hailing.

VTT-led Finnish project developing road safety services using 5G communications

A consortium led by the VTT Technical Research Center is developing and testing new connected vehicle road safety systems and services in Finland that are based on 5G cellular technology.

First TIR trucks leave Iran bound for Pakistan

The first TIR operations from Iran to Pakistan signal the start of TIR in Pakistan and the activation of the Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad trade corridor.

Ford and Vanderbilt University show that ACC can mitigate ‘phantom’ traffic jams

Researchers from Ford and Vanderbilt University have conducted one of the largest demonstrations of its kind showing that widespread use of adaptive cruise control (ACC) could help minimize the problem of ‘phantom’ traffic jams.

Trade and innovation debates intensify ahead of global road transport congress in Oman

The future of road transport will be mapped out at the IRU World Congress from 6 to 8 November this year in Muscat, Oman.