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SAE Level 3 is not 'real autonomy', says Axa Insurance
January 29, 2020
Autonomy at SAE Level 3 is just very good driver assistance, said David Williams, managing director, underwriting and technical services at Axa Insurance.
Jakarta restricts e-scooters following two fatalities
January 29, 2020
Jakarta is restricting electric scooters to designated areas in the Indonesian capital amid plans to toughen up rules on their use following two fatalities.
Netherlands government pledges to cut road transport emissions 
January 28, 2020
The Dutch government is taking measures to reduce nitrogen emissions from road transport which include introducing fiscal incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles.
Uber calls on US legislators to prioritise VRUs
January 28, 2020
Uber is urging the US House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure to prioritise the safety of vulnerable road users (VRUs) through funding and incentive programmes. 
Skeleton key to Arizona HOV lane violation
January 28, 2020
The lengths to which drivers will go to speed up their journey has been brought into focus by one man’s – slightly grisly - ingenuity.
38 deaths on smart motorways in last five years, BBC reveals 
January 27, 2020
The UK government has told the BBC’s Panorama investigation programme that 38 people have been killed on smart motorways in the last five years. 
Videalert MEV bikes gain certification
January 27, 2020
Videalert has announced its mobile enforcement vehicle (MEV) bike has achieved full manufacturer certification for traffic and parking applications in the UK.
Amazon India to deploy 10,000 EVs by 2025
January 24, 2020
Amazon India is to deliver 10,000 electric vehicles (EVs) by 2025 in a bid to reduce the environmental impact of its delivery operations. 
Number plate analysis tool from Tattile
January 24, 2020
Tattile has unveiled a software tool which it says enables users to aggregate and analyse data of all connected cameras in a given area. 
Cruise launches shared electric AV
January 23, 2020
Cruise, a self-driving start-up owned by General Motors, has unveiled a shared electric autonomous vehicle (AV) in San Francisco which has no steering wheel or pedals. 
MaaS America announces San Fran MaaS-A-Con
January 23, 2020
MaaS America is to hold its first event, MaaS-A-Con, on 11-12 March in San Francisco.
New York trials Savari’s V2P app 
January 22, 2020
The New York City Department of Transportation (DoT) is trialling Savari’s SmartCross Vehicle to Pedestrian (V2P) app in the NYC Connected Vehicle Project – For Safer Transportation. 
Here unveils 3D road models for ADAS and driver safety
January 21, 2020
Here Technologies has launched Here Lanes with the aim of increasing driver awareness and road safety through advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Aisin presents AV for short trips  
January 20, 2020
Aisin Group has unveiled an autonomous vehicle (AV) for short journeys like trips to the shops. 
LA Metro seeks to attract more bus riders
January 17, 2020
Transport authorities in Los Angeles are trying to attract more people to bus services in a bid to halt falling ridership and entice drivers out of their cars.