Salik, Dubai’s electronic road toll system, has announced the introduction of variable toll pricing across its network of toll gates,…
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.
The UK government has announced an extension of the Plug-in Van Grant, alongside additional financial support for electric taxis, motorbikes…
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has rescinded its approval of New York City’s congestion pricing scheme, effectively halting plans…
The European Commission has approved the creation of a joint venture involving Yunex of Germany and Portuguese companies Via Verde…
India’s Highways Infrastructure Trust (HIT), a SEBI-registered infrastructure investment company, has added the Nagpur–Hyderabad corridor of NH 44 to its…
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has appointed members to the newly established Federal System Funding Alternative Advisory Board, which…
The latest ‘EETS Facilitation Platform (EFP) Progress Report’ has highlighted continued expansion and integration of the European Electronic Toll Service…
The UK Department for Transport’s (DfT) final evaluation of the £2 bus fare cap scheme has found that the initiative…
The UK government has published the final funding allocations for local transport authorities under the Consolidated Active Travel Fund, which…
Vegfinans, one of Norway’s largest toll chargers in terms of road project financing, has announced a major expansion of its…
