Transport stories
Veovo unveils a new tool to help train operators manage crowd density, aiding social distancing as travel restrictions ease post-COVID-19.
According to a new report, it is set to hit US$21.8 Billion by 2027 driven by urbanisation, the growth of big data and smart city initiatives.
The UK plans to have self-driving vehicles up and running on roads by 2030. In the 11 years leading up to that goal, there's a careful approach to the rollout.
Newcastle's smart city initiatives, featuring transport optimisation and urban innovation, have earned the city two prestigious IDC SCAPA awards.
The nominated projects include three from Newcastle alone and span smart water metering, solar farms, virtualization and transport.
Rail operators under pressure from Covid-19 can join a 24-hour virtual summit with 50 speakers live or on-demand.
Better freight services and more reliable trains are set to follow, as the funding also covers new ferries and ageing locomotives.
Auckland’s southern land values could rise as the transport package unlocks new homes, jobs and development, Colliers says.
Billions in COVID-19 spending could be used to unlock projects, create jobs and speed New Zealand’s economic recovery, Infrastructure NZ says.
Freight in Northland will move by rail for the first time, after a NZD $109.7 million boost to reopen lines and build a terminal.
Neuron Mobility is one of four e-scooter companies with a licence to deploy across Auckland, bringing 880 bright orange scooters to the streets.
Long-term upgrades to tracks, trains and ferries could finally be unlocked as the government shifts rail funding away from annual budget battles.
The $5.3 billion project will ease pressure on Sydney’s aviation network, with earthworks due to begin next year at Badgerys Creek.
Civil contractors say the Government must back already designed transport works quickly to protect jobs as big projects finish.
Questions over Auckland's airport rail spending have intensified as Aeromovel is pitched as a way to slash costs and delivery time dramatically.
Poor planning is driving up housing costs and holding back productivity, according to Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Stephen Selwood.
Following a growing global trend, New Zealand-owned electric scooter share company Flamingo is launching in the capital June 18.
Passengers could soon book flying taxi trials in Melbourne or Sydney, as Uber prepares to name its first international test city on Monday.
Micromobility could ease urban congestion, but cities still face safety, regulation and infrastructure gaps as e-bikes and e-scooters spread.
Wellington commuters may still face years of delays, as rapid transit to the airport is not expected before 2029 under the $6.4 billion plan.
