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Motor Ai secures USD $20m for transparent autonomous tech

Berlin-based MOTOR Ai raises USD $20 million seed funding to advance transparent, neuroscience-driven Level 4 autonomous tech for Europe's public transport.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025

Surveillance

SenTRACK 2.0 launches to deliver adaptive AI surveillance

SenSen launches SenTRACK 2.0, an AI-driven platform offering adaptive surveillance with real-time, role-based automation for complex environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025

Clean technologies

Snapper & Enrouteq join forces for smarter transport data

Snapper Services has teamed up with Enrouteq to enhance public transport data solutions, integrating their platforms to improve network efficiency globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025

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Public Transport stories

Smart Cities

RushOwl secures USD $10 million to expand ride-sharing in Asia

RushOwl has raised USD $10 million to expand its AI-driven ride-sharing platform across Asia, targeting markets including the Philippines, South Korea and Malaysia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Law

Anyone speak government or council?

Councils warn the bill could saddle ratepayers with unfunded duties, as toilets, cemeteries and consenting are left off the core services list.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Digital Signage

JCDecaux unveils ASPIRE digital screens across six Brisbane sites

JCDecaux unveils its ASPIRE digital screen network across six prime Brisbane locations, boosting advertiser reach ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Mastercard's Transit Tales turns Sydney commutes into stories

Mastercard's Transit Tales offers Sydney commuters personalised AI-generated audio stories during train rides, blending classic literature with modern genres.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Marketing Technologies

JCDecaux unveils digital network at Southern Cross Station

JCDecaux has launched a renewable-energy-powered digital media network at Melbourne's Southern Cross Station, featuring 3D screens and experiential zones.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

Payment Technologies

Bolt launches Family Profile to simplify group ride payments

Bolt has launched Family Profile in New Zealand, letting one account holder manage and pay for rides for up to nine others, simplifying group travel payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

Green Party

Push to restore regional rail amid airline demise

The Greens say restoring passenger rail could ease pressure on Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga as regional airlines cut routes and costs climb.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Green Party

Should rates be based solely on land value?

Rates on homes and developments could fall under a land-value system, as the idea wins backing from Greens and the Taxpayers’ Union.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Data Analytics

Committed to a green future

New Zealand businesses are ramping up energy-transition spending, but many still lack net zero plans and public emissions reporting.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Local Government

National Motu Move public transport card rollout faces major delay

New Zealand's Motu Move public transport card rollout faces further delay, with no new dates set amid frustration over complex integration challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025

Clean technologies

Extraordinary launches pre-tax commute card in New Zealand

Extraordinary launches New Zealand's first pre-tax commute card, letting employees pay for public transport using salary sacrifice, boosting savings and sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Clean technologies

Peers sway nearly half of UK adults into greener choices

Nearly half of UK adults are motivated to adopt greener habits after seeing peers lead, with personal networks shaping eco-friendly choices more than social media.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Nottingham City Council launches AI academy to boost staff skills

Nottingham City Council, backed by Capital One and Enterprise, launches AI Training Academy to upskill 40 staff in artificial intelligence over 13 months.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Hybrid & Remote Work

Cheaper public transport sees drop in car use

Queensland’s permanent 50 cent fares have lifted patronage and forced Brisbane parking prices down, while saving commuters thousands a year.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

KiwiRail

Is KiwiRail going back to the bad old days?

Secondary rail lines across New Zealand face slower maintenance and more speed restrictions under KiwiRail’s latest plan, alarming South Island operators.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025