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Operators embrace AI surge without need for job cuts

· Source: motortransport.co.uk

In short

The use of AI by UK transport and storage firms has surged by 11 percentage points in the first quarter of 2026, according to ONS data. While nearly 73% of companies still do not use AI, the rapid increase marks a shift in sector attitudes. Crucially, the data shows AI adoption is not leading to job cuts, with most firms reporting no change in headcount.

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Tags: AI, transport, logistics, workforce, ONS, automation

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