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Lyft to pilot ADT in-app safety feature in 2020
ADT will implement its safety technology into the Lyft mobile application which is designed to bring an additional layer of security to the ride-share experience.
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Hundreds lose driving license from e-scooter DUI charges at Munich Oktoberfest
E-scooters were legalised in Germany in June 2019 and are classified as motorised vehicles, meaning that the same drink-driving laws as cars and other vehicles apply.
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Enhancing cyber-security in public transportation
As our societies become better connected, so too does our transport, bringing about potential cyber-risks that have only recently begun to be exposed. Here, members of the University of South Florida’s 'Enhancing Cybersecurity in Public Transportation' project team explain what operators can do to keep their cyber-physical systems as safe…
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Bus lane violation cameras to be installed on New York buses
The Better Buses Action Plan commits to increasing citywide bus speeds by 25 per cent by the end of 2020, in the hope that this will lead to ridership increases of the already 2 million daily bus trips in New York.
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UN publishes framework for autonomous vehicles with safety at core
The framework from the United Nations (UN) highlights the need to prioritise public safety when implementing autonomous vehicles in society.
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More police units announced to keep public transport safe around Manchester
Transport for Grater Manchester has announced the introduction of a new police unit made up of more than 60 police officers which will help keep the travelling public safe.
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Public transport bodies call for increased penalties for assaults on staff
As patronage on public transport continues to grow, so too do incidents of anti-social behaviour and violence towards transport staff but now Australian public transport operators are taking a stand.
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Delhi plans for DTC buses to be fitted with panic buttons
The panic buttons will instantly notify the transport department control center, as well as the bus driver, passengers, and nearby Police Control Vehicle vans
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Smart Mobility Living Lab announces first test routes for autonomous vehicles
Over 24km of London's roadways have been chosen for the real-world trial of autonomous vehicles within the UK.
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Cape Town to install CCTV, IoT sensors at public transport interchanges
Investment in CCTV and IoT across Cape Town is hoped to increase safety and improve passenger experience through monitoring queue lengths and waiting times at taxi and bus ranks.
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West Midlands wins £2.6 million to help tackle road congestion
The money will help ensure congestion management is as effective as possible, whilst giving road users up-to-date information and advice.
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Whitepaper: Tips, tricks and techniques for successful IoT deployments
The internet of things (IoT) continues to stand as a huge opportunity for a wide range of players across the telecom and technology spectrum.
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New cyber-security standard for self-driving car technology is released
Car manufacturers will be able to use the recently published standard to demonstrate that they are following the security principles.
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London’s new scheme caught more than 4,700 driving offences in two weeks
Laws are only as strong as their enforcement, therefore TfL and the MPS have launched a new project to help monitor and reduce deaths and injuries on London’s roads.
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Uber fined £385,000 over data protection failure in 2016
Following a data breach back in November 2016, which was covered up by Uber for a year, a fine of £385,000 has been served.