Uber Sues Transport for London Over New Required Written English Test
If you want to be a professional driver in London, the requirements are extremely strict. In fact, London’s testing for the drivers of its iconic black cabs is some of the most stringent in the world. So really, it should come as no surprise that Transport for London (TfL), the government agency responsible for city […]
London’s GATEway Automated Transportation Project Begins Testing in Greenwich
Earlier this year, the GATEway Project, which will provide driverless transportation to volunteers to gauge the public’s thoughts on driverless cars, announced its plan to test its automated transportation in Greenwich. Well, the time is here—the project has officially ready to start its first open public trials. More Advanced Tech: Learn about Mitsubishi’s car finder […]
Central London Goes Car-Free to Help With Social Distancing
No one can deny that social distancing has impacted transportation as we know it. Some major cities, including London, plan to establish car-free zones to encourage residents to walk and cycle a safe distance apart instead of using crowded public transit or rideshare services. City leaders hope that the changes will outlast the pandemic and […]
Uber Loses London License Again
To say that Uber and the city of London have a rocky relationship is the understatement of the decade. Back in 2017, Uber lost its license to operate in the European capital because of its “lack of corporate responsibility.” This time, the tech giant is losing its license because of a loophole in the app […]
London Car-Free Day to Help Curb Emissions
On Sept. 22, London residents will observe a car-free day. Mayor Sadiq Khan recently announced the event as a way to help lower emissions. He believes it will encourage people to rethink carbon-reliant processes and transportation. “This will be a great opportunity for us all to leave our cars behind and explore our streets by foot, or […]
4 Day Trips for London Drivers
We all have those stressful weeks where we just want to climb in the car and go on an adventure. Here are some great places to visit by car in and around London for the adventurous driver. Epping Forest Epping Forest is a great place to visit and it’s only a 45-minute drive from central […]
Chariot Says ‘Allo, ‘Allo to London in First Expansion Outside US
Ford has announced that Chariot—its shuttle service currently operating in Austin, Texas; Columbus, Ohio; New York; San Francisco; and Seattle—will now be servicing commuters in London. Chariot began running four routes in the city earlier this month, marking the first chapter in a wider European—and international—expansion. “As well-served as London is by public transport, the […]
Ford, Strawberry Energy Adding 20 Ford Smart Benches in London
The rate at which things are going, everything inanimate is liable to be smart in the future. We’ve got smart weight scales, smart coffee makers, and smart lighting. Heck, at this pace, things will wind up being smarter than humans before too terribly long—and that is exactly how Terminators become a thing. But before humanity […]
Uber Begs London to Take Them Back, Adds It’ll Be Different This Time
It’s been a rough ride for Uber in the UK. Just days after triumphantly announcing that it would be starting a sweeping electric and hybrid vehicle initiative in the UK, starting in London, to include powertrain mandates and driver incentives, the capital city announced it was dumping Uber (by rejecting the renewal of its license to operate […]
Uber Banned from Operating in London
Remember earlier this week when we announced Uber drivers in London would have to use all electric vehicles by 2019? Plot twist. As of Sept. 30, Uber will lose its license to operate in London. The ride-sharing service’s current license expires at the end of this month, and Transport for London rejected the company’s request for renewal due […]
Ford Announces Ford Smart Mobility Innovation Office in London
Ford announced this week that it will continue its emphasis on mobility solutions in Europe by opening a Ford Smart Mobility Innovation Office in London. At the Ford Smart Mobility Innovation Office, located at the Here East Campus in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, upwards of 40 Ford Mobility specialists will have increased access […]
Ford Announces 12-Month London Trial for Transit Custom PHEV
Ford is launching a major initiative in London that will aim to improve air quality through the use of one of its new electrified vehicles. Ford Motor Company has the support of Transport for London and the funding of the Advanced Propulsion Centre on a 12-month trial that will see 20 Ford Transit Custom PHEV […]
London Uses Buses to Give Real-Time Traffic Updates
Google Maps is really handy when it comes to checking traffic conditions, but when you’re out on the open road—especially in busy city traffic—you really shouldn’t be fumbling around with your phone. Instead, why not look at the bus in front of you? If you’re in London, that’s exactly what you can do now. Don’t […]
London Introduces Its First Driverless Cars’ Design
It looks like London is jumping on the self-driving car bandwagon—and its driverless cars are going to have a familiar design. England’s capital recently announced that it will begin testing its first driverless cars on the streets of London. These new cars are going to resemble the electric passenger shuttles Heathrow Airport currently uses. Want […]
London Bus Stops Outfitted with E-Paper Technology for Up-to-Date Bus Times
Nothing makes a bad day worse than arriving at a London bus stop in the pouring rain, only to discover that the bus stop’s schedule of dates and arrival times is outrageously outdated. Now, Transport for London, a local transportation company, is looking to make this situation a thing of the past. New Year, New […]
Hyundai Fuel Cell ix35 Headlining European Hydrogen Transportation Project
Hydrogen transportation is catching on more quickly in Europe than it is in the United States thanks to the efforts of groups like the Hydrogen Transport in European Cities (HyTEC) consortium which are dedicated to spreading the prevalence and availability of fuel cell transportation. The consortium is partly funded by the European Commission’s Fuel Cell Hydrogen […]