A Canadian expert says Australia’s city planners need to prepare for drones, air taxis, micromobility and increased urban density.
Category: Transport
Transport for NSW to automate contract compliance
TfNSW will implement an automated system to make sure its suppliers are complying with their contractual obligations.
Accessible tech points to future of driverless transport
A new app designed to help people with disability use driverless vehicles is pointing the way forward for autonomous public transport.
Cannon-Brookes grant boosts local government transition to EV fleets.
A $300,000 grant from a green fund created Mike Cannon-Brookes will be used to help local councils transition their fleets to EVs.
Local government in drivers seat to showcase clean transport options
It’s prime time for discussing how local governments can hit the accelerator on investment that gives their communities more active and sustainable transport choices, reduces reliance on petrol and cuts emissions.
Queensland boosts electric bus fleet
Queensland is adding 17 new electric buses to its public transport fleet.
Global transport leader appointed new COO at Metro Trains
Aline Frantzen will take up a new role as COO for Melbourne’s suburban rail network services in April.
NZ experiment with half price fares flops
It’s unclear whether New Zealand’s strategy of cutting fares has increased the post-covid return to public transport.
Translink deputy DG to chair Australasian public transport body
Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.
Former head of V/Line charged after corruption probe
The former CEO of V/Line has been charged after an investigation into alleged serious corruption in Victoria’s public transport sector.