With a new system needed to help fund roads and transportation, reduce emissions and manage congestion when fuel taxes decline,…
Author: John Thornton
John Thornton
John is the editor-in-chief at Akabo Media, leading the editorial strategy for Logistics Manager, Robotics & Automation Magazine, and City Transport & Traffic Innovation (CiTTi) Magazine. With over a decade of B2B publishing experience, he has edited sector-specific titles in engineering, technology, automotive, and marine industries. Since joining Akabo Media in 2019, John has driven engagement and growth across print, digital, and event platforms. He oversees magazine content, mentors editorial teams, and curates industry-leading conference content. John chairs and moderates the Road User Charging Conference series in Brussels, Abu Dhabi, Miami and Singapore, while also playing an active role in Akabo’s exhibitions. A prominent voice in logistics, supply chain, robotics, automation, and transport, John fosters industry connections and ensures Akabo Media’s content remains a vital resource for its professional audience.
First Bus has partnered with electric powertrain developer and integrator Equipmake to re-power 12 of the British transport operator’s first-generation…
Nearly half of 3,000 people surveyed in the UK support replacing fuel duty and vehicle excise duty with a pay-as-you-drive…
Bradford’s Class C+ clean air zone (CAZ) is now live, which means there will be a daily charge to drive…
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that the UK capital’s transport commissioner, Andy Byford, will leave the organisation next month.…
Alchera Data Technologies, Lancashire County Council and Atkins have announced the completion of a trial of Alchera’s Pinch Point Analysis…
Yunex Traffic has added two new solutions to its Plus+ range, with the ST950S and ST950SP traffic controllers developed specifically…
Cheshire East Council has provided an update on a scheme to improve walking and cycling links in Crewe and outlined…
Ford Motor Company is researching a new smartphone-based communications technology that could potentially help warn drivers of pedestrians, bicyclists and…
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced that it is accepting applications for two programmes that will make US$160m…
