Transport

    5 reasons why ISO 45001 is important

    Occupational health and safety (OH&S) affects every industry and organisation, large or small. ISO 45001:2018 is the world’s first global OH&S management system standard and we share five reasons why it's important to your management plan.

    Published date:

    22/05/2018


    Parking sector forms alliance to develop new parking data standard

    A new global alliance of parking organizations has been formed to develop, promote, manage and maintain a uniform global standard for sharing parking data across various platforms worldwide.

    Published date:

    18/05/2018


    Advertising regulator bans Megabus ads for fares 'from £1'

    Megabus has been banned from advertising its fares as 'from £1' after the company admitted that only one seat per coach is available at that price on some journeys. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) investigated several services advertised as being available from £1, including Aberystwyth to Birmingham, London to Bath, and routes to new destinations in Yorkshire.

    Published date:

    11/04/2018


    Research to establish minimum standards of comfort for train seats

    New research aims to develop standards for more comfortable train seats.

    Published date:

    23/02/2018


    ISO publishes guidelines on 'man overboard' detection systems

    New international guidelines from ISO aim to improve 'man overboard' detection on cruise ships.

    Published date:

    21/02/2018


    What is the future of 3D printing?

    Advances in 3D printing and design for printing are happening at an accelerated rate as the printers and inks become cheaper and more widely available. 3D printing is growing at a rate of 30% a year and is expected to reach a turnover of $21b annually by 2020. The field of 3D printing has revolutionized prototyping, manufacturing and design and has unleashed imaginative solutions across a range of sectors.

    Published date:

    12/02/2018


    Changes to fines for lorry, bus and coach drivers who drive tired

    The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is cracking down on lorry, bus and coach drivers who exceed the limits on driving hours.

    Published date:

    08/02/2018


    Councils back proposals for national database of taxi drivers

    The Local Government Association has said that it supports proposals to establish a national database of taxi drivers.

    Published date:

    08/02/2018


    Calls for clarity on 'fit and proper' taxi driver test

    The Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association has admitted that regulation of licences needs to be tougher in order to protect public safety, according to BBC News.

    Published date:

    08/02/2018


    What to watch out for in 2018: standards outlook

    This year will see the publication of some important new standards. The topical standards set to be introduced in 2018 can be divided into four key themes: sustainability, manufacturing, governance and resilience and the built environment.

    Published date:

    24/01/2018