To promote the NS FRITS Conference, press agency Europe&You interviewed three NS FRITS representatives. To see the individual interviews please click on links below:

David Ransom, Chief Executive, People United Against Crime

One charity, two universities and all four police forces in Yorkshire and Humber have been telling politicians in Brussels why their joint project with European partners has been so successful. Led by Sheffield based organisation, People Untied Against Crime, the team has developed an 'app' giving lorry drivers live information on traffic, weather and routes. it also tells drivers where they can park safely without the risk of theft. The three year project is coming to an end, but there are plans to roll out the scheme. David Ransom, Chief Executive of People United Against Crime says the leading role of Yorkshire and the Humber will give businesses confidence to invest in the region.

To view the interview with David Ransom please click here

Diana Wallis MEP, Vice President of the European Parliament

Yorkshire and Humber MEP, Diana Wallis has praised the success of a project which started in Yorkshire and Humber region and is now working with organisations in other parts of Europe. The NS FRITS 'app' has been tested by HGV drivers crossign the North Sea including Hull to Rotterdam. The idea is to provide drivers with live information about where they can park safely, the best way to drive and weather and traffic alerts. The EU has funded half of the €4.9 million NS FRITS project. Now it is hoped that the system can become standard for lorries everywhere. Diana Wallis MEP for the Liberal Democrats has been supporting the project and says it has literally put the Yorkshire and Humber region on the map.

To view the interview with Diana Wallis please click here

Chief Superintendent Colin Andrews, Humberside Police

Valuable cargo means HGV drivers are extremely vulnerable to crime, that's according to Humberside Police. The force is supporting a project led by the Yorkshire and Humber region by working with other parts of Europe to give HGV drivers better information. The smartphone 'app' which has now been tested on routes around the North Sea, gives HGV drivers live updates on road conditions, weather and places to park safely. The organisations invovled from the Yorkshire and Humber region, the Netherlands, Sweden and Germany met in Brussels in November 2011 to inform European politicians about the project. Chief Superintendent Colin Andrews, Humberside Police says the project brings big benefits.

To view the interview with Colin Andrews please click here