13 May 2026: Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK), the industry association for the transport technology sector, has responded to today’s King’s Speech.The Government committed to 37 bills, including to develop Northern Powerhouse Rail, establish a new financing model for highways, regulatory sandboxes to test emerging technology and to continue legislation from the previous Parliament to establish Great British Railways and to better protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks.

On the Kings Speech, Max Sugarman, Chief Executive of ITS UK said: “The King’s Speech contains some positive proposals for legislation, including progressing much needed infrastructure projects like Northern Powerhouse Rail and the Lower Thames Crossing, whilst reintroducing previous bills on cybersecurity and resilience and GBR. These proposals will be welcomed by the transport tech sector.

“However, we note the absence of legislation relating to the Road Safety Strategy and the long-term legal framework for e-scooters. Both remain important areas for the sector, and we would welcome further clarity from Government on next steps to support progress towards the road safety ambitions set out earlier this year.”

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1. Read the King’s speech 2026 here.
2. About ITS UK: Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK) is the voice of the transport technology industry, a sector that provides £3.2bn in economic value, supports 45,000 jobs and provides £500mn in tax revenue. ITS UK provides a national platform to support the roll out of technology for a cleaner, safer and more effective transport network, both at home and abroad. We support our 200+ members – from both the private and public sector, and covering all sizes and disciplines – through advocacy to policymakers, connecting people and organisations, promoting the industry overseas and supporting innovation across the intelligent transport ecosystem. www.its-uk.org