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Keolis begins operation of over 400 buses in Greater Sydney
Keolis Group has been awarded an eight-year contract for the operation of 406 buses across the Greater Sydney region, with plans to convert 125 vehicles to electric power.
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Neuron Mobility launches global trial of innovative ‘e-scooter brain’
Neuron Mobility has launched trials in the UK, Australia and Canada of its new ‘e-scooter brain’, which features three new cutting-edge, Neuron-developed technologies that support e-scooter and passenger safety.
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UITP Australia New Zealand publishes new ‘playbook’ highlighting opportunities for public transport post-pandemic
UITPANZ's 'Customer Attraction Playbook' highlights opportunities for the public transport sector to attract passengers back to the network post-pandemic.
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‘Lime Access’ scheme launched in Australia and New Zealand
The 'Lime Access' programme will work to make micro-mobility options more accessible to lower-income individuals and underserved communities in Australia and New Zealand.
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Beam and Moovit announce partnership in Sydney and Canberra
The two companies say the partnership is a way to get cars off roads in Sydney and Canberra, as many travellers use personal vehicles to get to and from transport hubs.
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On-Demand: Revolutionising the passenger experience with demand responsive services by Moovit
This webinar focused on demand responsive transport services as we heard from Juan Carbonell, Moovit’s Head of Solutions in APAC, on why high-quality data is crucial to creating demand-responsive services.
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Long-distance travel disrupted as coach operators halt services
Long distance bus operators in the UK and Europe have announced a halt to services, while other operators worldwide are running reduced services as a result of the latest wave of COVID-19.
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Driverless shuttle trial launched in Newcastle, Australia
Running at a speed of 20km/hr, the Keolis Downer vehicle uses 360-degree cameras and input sensors to avoid cars and other objects.
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New South Wales: prioritising the passenger process
Lewis Clark, Executive Director of Customer Payment Services at Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW), details the organisation’s roll out of a new ticketing system, Opal, and the benefits it brings for their customers.
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Australia’s first on-demand ferry concludes initial trial
Planning is underway for the service to resume in around six months following a detailed analysis of the initial trial.
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Capped ride-sharing services could support public transport, finds survey
The Transport Opinion Survey (TOPS), which was carried out by the University of Sydney, measured public confidence in Australian transport infrastructure and services provided by local and national authorities.
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TfNSW completes autonomous shuttle trial in Armidale
A Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) spokesperson said the end of the autonomous vehicle trial in Armidale marked an important milestone in the future of autonomous transportation.
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NSW Transport Minister calls for action to electrify Sydney’s buses
The minister explained he is "challenging the industry to begin an ambitious transformation of our bus fleet from particulate emitting diesel to zero-emission buses".
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Construction of Sydney Metro West to begin in 2020
The project is designed to reduce travel times between Parramatta and the Sydney central business district (CBD) down to approximately 20 minutes.
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ACT’s climate strategy hopes to reduce emissions
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is planning to phase out natural gas, electrify Canberra’s bus fleet, and implement incentives for purchasing electric cars.
