Transport

Industry and govt collaborate to push EV fleet sales

06 April, 2022

Origin and the NSW Government are working together to make switching to electric vehicles easier for local businesses.


AI data mining project to improve NSW road safety

10 September, 2021

A new initiative in NSW is designed to use artificial intelligence technology for road safety improvements and to reduce vehicle-related fatalities.


UK govt gives green light to 'self-driving' cars

04 May, 2021

Automated cars designed to drive themselves using an automated lane keeping system could be introduced in Britain by the end of the year.


NT tests drones to deliver medical supplies to remote communities

26 February, 2021

A new trial in the Northern Territory will see custom-made drones with a flying range of 250 km delivering life-saving medicine to remote communities.


Qld to trial fuel cell cars powered by local hydrogen

09 December, 2020

The Queensland Government will conduct a three-year trial of five Hyundai NEXO fuel cell electric vehicles, powered by locally manufactured hydrogen.


Overhaul for Tasmanian metro ticketing system

08 September, 2020

The Tasmanian Government is calling for expressions of interest in developing a new ticketing system for Metro Tasmania, as it moves towards state-wide ticketing.


$80m digital train management system for NSW

28 August, 2020

The NSW Government has signed an $80 million deal with Siemens to provide a digital train management system for Sydney's rail network.


Newcastle's driverless shuttle about to start trial

10 July, 2019

Newcastle is one step closer to a brave new world of automated transport with the unveiling of the city's new driverless shuttle bus.


Connected vehicles go on-road in new test

26 June, 2019

On-road connected and automated vehicle technology trials will soon begin in Victoria as part of the government's plan to improve road safety.


Managing government IT projects for success

11 June, 2019 | Supplied by: Public Sector Network

Innovative funding and shared-value models will help government deliver for the people, says Roger Rooney, the ACT's smart parking Senior Project Manager.


Australian govts preparing for future of transport

19 February, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

All levels of Australian government are working to help usher in game-changing transport technologies, including autonomous and electric vehicles.


Automated mass transit inquiry launches

13 November, 2018

A new inquiry into automated mass transit has been launched by the House of Representatives Infrastructure, Transport and Cities Committee.


Driverless public transport coming to Newcastle

09 November, 2018

An autonomous public transport vehicle will be trialled by the City of Newcastle in 2019.


Newcastle holds series of smart city events

24 October, 2018

A series of smart city engagement activities will be held around Newcastle for innovators and entrepreneurs.


Future transport office created by govt

05 October, 2018

In order to prepare for the pending arrival of automated vehicles, the federal government will establish an Office of Future Transport Technologies.


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