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Time to build confidence in self-driving vehicles

Self-driving vehicles offer immense potential to improve road safety, transport accessibility and drive new jobs and growth – but it is vital that everyone is on board with this cutting-edge technology. 2026 is set to see automated passenger services piloted on UK roads and government’s new call for evidence to shape a regulatory framework is a welcome… Continue reading Time to build confidence in self-driving vehicles

Future pact for care: “New and solidarity-based paths were missed”

“The big hit has not happened. Unfortunately, the working group has failed to take new and truly solidarity-based paths. With the proposals presented, care continues to be a private and poverty risk for many. It must therefore be clear: these proposals cannot simply become law, but require comprehensive participation by those affected. Higher thresholds for… Continue reading Future pact for care: “New and solidarity-based paths were missed”

FirstGroup acquires sightseeing bus operations

FirstGroup has completed the acquisition of RATP Dev’s sightseeing operations in London and Bath. Currently operating under the brand Tootbus, the acquisition will strengthen FirstGroup’s presence across London and the south-west of England. While the operations are primarily a sightseeing business, with a fleet of 63 buses – 42 in London and 21 in Bath – and about 190… Continue reading FirstGroup acquires sightseeing bus operations

Logistics UK calls for truck stop improvements

Logistics UK is calling for a national review of the availability of rest facilities for logistics workers, and for truck stops to be incorporated into planning frameworks. It follows the publication, this month of Transport Focus’ Lorry Drivers’ Facilities Survey Year 2 summary report, which highlighted increased dissatisfaction among HGV drivers regarding the quality of… Continue reading Logistics UK calls for truck stop improvements

Joint investment driving regional green growth

This week I saw first-hand how industry and government investment is transforming manufacturing across the UK, visiting a major OEM’s former transmission site in Halewood, North West England, which is now making electric drive units – critical components for the transition to zero emission cars and vans. While the facility had been successfully producing internal… Continue reading Joint investment driving regional green growth

Five minutes with… Claudio Passerini, President, Bus Business Unit, Iveco Bus

Tell us about your Crossway Elec model? The Crossway Elec, the second electric version of the iconic Crossway range, has been designed to decarbonise school and intercity transport. It stands out for its flexibility and modularity in battery choice, offering tailored autonomy for both short trips and longer journeys of up to 500km, while preserving… Continue reading Five minutes with… Claudio Passerini, President, Bus Business Unit, Iveco Bus

Keeping it clean: How HVO helps operators meet green targets

With fleet operators currently drawing up plans to acquire electric vehicles, a significant number are also switching to HVO fuel for their existing diesel vehicles to help them meet short- and medium-term decarbonisation targets. HVO – or Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil – is an advanced, renewable diesel fuel, which can be produced from waste fats and… Continue reading Keeping it clean: How HVO helps operators meet green targets

IG Metall congratulates the new Total Metal President

Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall, says about the election of Udo Dinglreiter as the new President of Gesamtmetall: December 10, 202510. 12, 2025 “We congratulate Dr. Dinglreiter on his presidency of Gesamtmetall and look forward to a good collaboration. Area collective agreements create fair and comparable working and competitive conditions. Every day, as collective… Continue reading IG Metall congratulates the new Total Metal President

IG Metall criticizes the delay in short-time working benefits

Contrary to the announcement after the coalition committee, the Federal Cabinet did not make a decision on short-time working benefits today. Christiane Benner, first chairwoman of IG Metall, criticizes this: December 10, 202510. 12, 2025 “There was an agreement and communication that the extension of the short-time working allowance regulation was coming. Our companies need… Continue reading IG Metall criticizes the delay in short-time working benefits