On Tuesday 17 June, ITS UK held its annual Parliamentary Reception at the House of Commons.

The event, held in the Terrace Pavilion overlooking the Thames, brought together MPs, Peers, civil servants, and members from across the intelligent transport sector to highlight the role of transport technology in building a safer, greener, and more integrated transport network.

Attendees heard from senior political figures, including:

• Lilian Greenwood MP, Minister for the Future of Roads;
• Lord Moylan, Shadow Transport Minister; and
• Paul Kohler MP, Liberal Democrat Transport Spokesperson

All three speakers underlined the national importance of an integrated transport network—and the vital role of the intelligent transport sector in shaping the future of transport. The event was supported by Mobius Networks, with Adam Jogee MP and Henry Tufnell MP hosting the reception.

In her speech, the Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said the sector is fundamental to her department’s vision, to connect more people to more places ensuring that everyone can enjoy easier, safer, faster journeys, “whoever they are, and wherever they come from”, and praised ITS UK for being “the voice of our intelligent transport systems sector and for supporting organisations of all sizes to grow and thrive”.

“My department is delighted to be supporting the ITS World Congress in 2027,” she said, calling it, “a fantastic opportunity for the public sector, businesses and academia to showcase their innovations, demonstrating on the global stage how we are seizing the opportunities and tackling the challenges ahead.”
 
She also talked about the Transport AI Action Plan, launched this week, setting out DfT’s approach to embracing emerging technology, and “recognising its ability to increase resilience, boost productivity and improve our everyday journeys.”

“It also signals our intent – to transport stakeholders, other government departments and innovators – to put AI at the heart of transport’s future,” she said, before moving onto Autonomous Vehicles, calling them “a clear example of how AI will bring tangible benefits to the public, not only in harnessing the technology of tomorrow but also in driving growth in our communities today.

Conservative Shadow Minister Lord Moylan spoke too, about the value of smart ticketing, the importance of the UK staying ahead of self-driving technology and the need for continued innovation in the transport sector.

Also at the Reception was Paul Kohler, the Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson, who praised London as a key example of what integrated transport can deliver. Mr Kohler, who is MP for Wimbledon, said that similar integration of modes should be rolled out across the country.

Max Sugarman, Chief Executive of ITS UK, said: “Today’s reception was a fantastic reminder that technology is not just part of the conversation—it’s at the centre of how we shape a more integrated, efficient and sustainable transport system. We’re grateful to all those who joined us in Parliament and especially to our speakers, whose contributions reflect strong cross-party support for the role of this innovative sector in forming transport policy.”

The reception saw the publication of the ITS UK Annual Review 2025, our leading thought leadership magazine, which this year focuses on how to build an integrated transport network.

With thanks to Sponsors Mobius Networks, who supported the event.

Quotes from the Minister kindly provided by Highways News