DfT declines review of undigitised DVLA processes for citizens with health conditions
MPs found that ‘inefficient’ manual processes contributed to a pandemic backlog of driving licence applications from those with notifiable medical needs
Self-driving buses begin operation in Edinburgh
Vehicles will travel on the roads of the Scottish capital at speeds of up to 50mph
Regulator ‘actively monitoring’ 5G risks for aircraft navigation
But minister asserts no instances of equipment failure related to next-generation network have...
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University of Edinburgh team unveils automated tool that will shortly be turned into smartphone app
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Lesley Cowley arrived at the government agency after leading the UK’s internet domain registry, and has used her tech expertise to assist with digitisation – and wheel clamping. PublicTechnology finds out more.
Open transport data to help public plan and pay
Department for Transport publishes catalogue of datasets, following support for open bus and roadwork data
MPs call for transformation plan of ‘antiquated’ DVLA
Committee flags up need for IT infrastructure to be more resilient and better support remote working
TfL collars fare-dodgers posting clips online
Transport authority reveals it has apprehended offenders after and uptick of evaders recording themselves
Government unveils £10m plan to launch world’s first self-driving bus
Funding initiative reveals recipients of government backing for automated vehicles, including soon-to-launch passenger service in Edinburgh
Department for Transport seeks leader for digital twin work
Role sits within department’s advanced analytics unit
HS2 signs £10m IT partner
Rail infrastructure project signs three-year deal with tech supplier
Government explores virtual queues for managing Dover lorry gridlock
DfT to lead project looking at potential use of tech in avoiding 20-mile backlogs of vehicles
‘Not in our DNA’ – DVLA chief reveals agency’s struggles to enable remote access during pandemic
Julie Lennard tells MPs ‘everything has been designed’ to operate onsite
Rail innovation fund supports self-charging trains and suicide-prevention systems
DfT announces recipients of £5m backing
DVLA recruiting four senior techies to tackle legacy and help create ‘digital workplace’
Government agency opens hiring process for quartet of IT leadership posts
Edinburgh to train tram drivers using custom VR simulator
New line to benefit from state-of-the-art system
Government taps Rightmove for parking data in £25k deal
Department for Transport signs contract with online property firm
PM ‘raised concerns’ over UK’s e-Visa exclusion on last visit to India
Minister says government is aware of problems being experienced by British nationals
NHS Scotland gets £10m backing for use of drones
Consortium including Glasgow Airport owner hopes that use of autonomous technologies could help cancer patients in rural communities
Government hopes to see self-driving cars on UK roads by 2025
Plans supported by £60m of new public spending
Legacy costs take spending on digital border programme to £700m
But Home Office clams there ‘has been no increase or acceleration’ in underlying cost of scheme
HMRC upgrades online employment records to help aviation sector expedite recruitment
Tax agency makes enhancements to digital platforms in a bid to speed up the process of joining a sector facing major staff shortages
Government launches online public vote to help choose HQ of Great British Railways
Public encouraged to submit their preference for location state-owned transport agency
Highway Code adds rules for self-driving cars
Updated manual advises that drivers can ‘turn their attention from the road’ and watch in-car entertainment – but must always be ready to retake control of the vehicle