Darwin’s new e-scooters will mine users’ data in the hope of delivering economic returns to local businesses.
Category: Transport
Boost for regions in billion-dollar budget windfall
The Budget is being sold as good news for Australia’s struggling regions.
Government must steer the transport revolution: report
A parliamentary report has called for the creation of an ‘automated transport ecosystem’ for the transition to driverless buses, trains and cars.
Excavated light rail artefacts record first contact
A report has revealed the importance of an Aboriginal archaelogical find at the Sydney Light Rail construction site.
What new heavy vehicle regulations mean for councils
Whether council vehicles are operating in council depots or on public roads, new heavy vehicle laws have far reaching requirements for all involved.
Transport safety investigations stall
The national transport safety agency is getting less efficient at investigating accidents and safety incidents.
Electric vehicle charging network a high national priority
Australia needs to get a nationwide charging network in place to respond to the expected increase in electric vehicles.
VicRoads pledges to do better after report highlights complaints
Victoria’s roads and traffic authority has accepted it needs to do better after a report revealed a barrage of complaints against it.
Study probes impact of all-night transport
Rollout of 24-hour trains and busses sees Melbournians staying out longer but few reports of increased aggression or violence.
Don’t let the ‘tail wag the dog’ on driverless cars
With autonomous vehicles increasingly touted as a panacea for infrastructure and transport woes, an advisor says a focus on the potential impacts on people is needed.