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DfT declines review of undigitised DVLA processes for citizens with health conditions

2 June 2023

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
19 May 2023

Vehicles will travel on the roads of the Scottish capital at speeds of up to 50mph

Regulator ‘actively monitoring’ 5G risks for aircraft navigation
25 April 2023

But minister asserts no instances of equipment failure related to next-generation network have...

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Scottish researchers create AI to update 2,000-year-old process for measuring ships’ stability

25 April 2023

University of Edinburgh team unveils automated tool that will shortly be turned into smartphone app

'Challenge and support’ – how the DVLA’s outgoing chair has helped drive digital transformation

21 April 2023

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

28 March 2023

Department for Transport publishes catalogue of datasets, following support for open bus and roadwork data

MPs call for transformation plan of ‘antiquated’ DVLA

20 March 2023

Committee flags up need for IT infrastructure to be more resilient and better support remote working

TfL collars fare-dodgers posting clips online

10 March 2023

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

1 February 2023

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

17 January 2023

Role sits within department’s advanced analytics unit

HS2 signs £10m IT partner

6 January 2023

Rail infrastructure project signs three-year deal with tech supplier

Government explores virtual queues for managing Dover lorry gridlock

4 January 2023

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

29 November 2022

Julie Lennard tells MPs ‘everything has been designed’ to operate onsite

Rail innovation fund supports self-charging trains and suicide-prevention systems

17 November 2022

DfT announces recipients of £5m backing 

DVLA recruiting four senior techies to tackle legacy and help create ‘digital workplace’

25 October 2022

 Government agency opens hiring process for quartet of IT leadership posts

Edinburgh to train tram drivers using custom VR simulator

3 October 2022

New line to benefit from state-of-the-art system

Government taps Rightmove for parking data in £25k deal

30 September 2022

Department for Transport signs contract with online property firm

PM ‘raised concerns’ over UK’s e-Visa exclusion on last visit to India

16 September 2022

Minister says government is aware of problems being experienced by British nationals

NHS Scotland gets £10m backing for use of drones

12 September 2022

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

22 August 2022

Plans supported by £60m of new public spending

Legacy costs take spending on digital border programme to £700m

10 August 2022

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

26 July 2022

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

7 July 2022

Public encouraged to submit their preference for location state-owned transport agency 

Highway Code adds rules for self-driving cars

4 July 2022

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

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