The innovators: the smart systems driving motorists towards smarter cities

A Cambridge-based tech firm is pioneering apps to let you park more easily, tell local councils when to grit or even light up particular roads

Driving in Moscow can be a hair-raising experience. The city suffers some of the worst congestion in the world and parking spaces are often impossible to find. But now, with the help of technology developed by a British company, drivers in the Russian capital can get ahead in the race to find a space.

Along with St Petersburg and Minsk, the, Moscow is the location for a pilot project using technology from Telensa, a company based outside Cambridge, that can tell drivers exactly when and where a parking spot is vacant, saving numerous trips around the block.