Accelerating automated vehicles – the UK changes gear
By Brian Wong, partner at UK law firm Burges Salmon The Department of Transport’s (DfT) announcements during London Tech Week on accelerating commercial pilot projects for automated vehicles as part of steps to implement the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (AVA) has brought impetus back the self-driving industry. The updates also included the launch of the anticipated consultation […]
AI-powered alerts emerging as a key driver of fleet Safety, study finds
Real-time driver alerts powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are fast becoming a crucial tool in the occupational health and safety strategies of UK fleet operators, according to new research released by Webfleet and video telematics provider Lytx. The UK Fleet Safety Report, which surveyed 200 fleet decision-makers across the country, found that 69% of fleet operators view […]
HSE kicks off Working Minds campaign to improve truck driver safety
More needs to be done to protect Britain’s truckers from work-related stress according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), whose Working Minds campaign in partnership with the Road Haulage Agency is targeting drivers – and their bosses – to promote good mental health whilst at work. When safe to do so, drivers can text […]
