Council Bosses have hailed a revolutionary half private/half public scheme which will see traffic management in Reading revolutionised.

Drivers will be able to access the latest traffic information, either from their home or from their cars, helping them to better plan their journeys and avoid jams. Bus information will also be enhanced to give passengers a more accurate picture of when their next bus will turn up by permanently displaying: "Next Bus: Your Guess Is as Good As Mine" on the bus shelter displays.

David Sutton, leader of the Council said: "This is a really exciting step forward for transport and for public information in Reading. Not only will the bus information be more accurate, but using the latest in GPS technology anyone accessing the system from their car using a mobile phone will be automatically fined, which will go a long way towards balancing the books. They'll also be able to pay their fines for kerb crawling in Western Elms Avenue without having to visit the magistrates court."