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CAPITAL’S CABS TO HELP CUT CONGESTION
Digital advertising boards attached to the roofs of taxis will be used to display the latest traffic information in a bid to cut congestion on the capital's roads.
It will be trialled for six months on 200 London black cabs. Using GPS technology, the screens will show up-to-date traffic information for areas where there are delays and could also be used to provide real-time
updates on incidents across London's road network in future.
TfL's Chief Operating Officer for Surface Transport, Garrett Emmerson, said: 'This trial is an innovative way to reach road users in London and keep them informed of traffic conditions. Using the capital's fleet of taxis to get real-time traffic information out will inform other drivers of any disruption on the network, helping them to avoid the most congested routes.'
The trial is the latest in a range of initiatives TfL is undertaking to keep traffic moving. Last week a new team of enforcement officers, tasked with tackling issues that can cause congestion such as inconsiderate
driving and parking, was announced.
New digital signs are also being used on main roads to tell drivers about current traffic conditions so they can plan alternative routes. For more details about the trial, visit the TfL website.
