
IWGB calls for London driverless taxi rollout to be halted
The union says autonomous taxis threaten jobs and safety, while a London Assembly committee has questioned the evidence and oversight behind planned services.
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The union says autonomous taxis threaten jobs and safety, while a London Assembly committee has questioned the evidence and oversight behind planned services.

Acusensus says the two-week trial shows mobile phone use and seatbelt non-compliance remain a serious road safety problem.

Hill & Smith Infrastructure says its portable barrier helped Costain control access and reduce delays during a one-month trial at Gallows Corner.

Only two in five people who experienced an incident reported it, despite four in five saying they would do so, according to new research.

Balfour Beatty, VolkerStevin, Graham Group and Sisk have joined a charter launched by former England footballer Trevor Steven.

Essex Highways says cameras will be installed at the Kingsway works after staff were abused online and on site.

The former Cala Group HSE director will oversee safety, health and environmental performance across Willmott Dixon’s operations.

National Highways wants to remove right turns at four junctions, but campaigners say the £5m–£6m scheme will leave dangerous central reservation gaps in place.

Fifty-one senior leaders from 35 organisations backed a coordinated programme after a trial showed freight trains could make unscheduled toilet stops within existing rules.

The rail operator’s Christmas campaign, created with Railway Children and Mischief, was recognised for its film urging passengers to spot and report vulnerable young…