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Professor Siddartha Khastgir on Self-Driving Cars on UK Roads

Professor Siddartha Khastgir, Head of Safe Autonomy at WMG, reflects on the Government's announcement for self-driving cars to be on UK roads by the end of 2027.

Tue 20 May 2025, 15:55 | Tags: cars, WMG

Expert comment on changing the highway code to allow ALKS

Following the news today that "Motorists will be permitted to check e-mails and even watch TV at the wheel" under plans to legalise driverless ALKS (Automated Lane Keeping Systems) technology by the end of the year, Dr Siddartha Khastgir from WMG, University of Warwick shares his thoughts on changing the Highway code to enable motorists on the motorway to rely on technology with no human input when travelling at speeds under 37mph.

Wed 28 Apr 2021, 15:21 | Tags: engineering, cars, automotive, autonomous vehicles

Report reveals decline in bus use in England - expert comment

Professor Mike Waterson comments on today's report from the Independent Transport Commission exploring the changing shape of the bus market in England.


Autonomous vehicles will "shape a new definition of transport", says Jonathan Smith from WMG

Jonathan Smith from WMG comments on car manufacturer Ford's announcement that it will have produced a fully autonomous car by 2021

Wed 17 Aug 2016, 14:51 | Tags: cars, automotive, industry, autonomous vehicles, WMG