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Councils urged to keep up with cones
Auckland Transport

Councils urged to keep up with cones

Councils risk scrutiny from WorkSafe as inspectors and NZTA push a more risk-based traffic management approach to cut excessive road cones.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Road Safety stories

How integrated video analytics is helping cities tackle urban mobility
Smart Cities

How integrated video analytics is helping cities tackle urban mobility

Australian cities face $39bn congestion costs by 2031; AI-powered video analytics offer cost-effective, real-time solutions for smarter urban mobility.

By Jordan Cullis • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Audi & AirConsole launch in-car gaming for passengers on the move
Gaming

Audi & AirConsole launch in-car gaming for passengers on the move

Audi and AirConsole have launched an in-car gaming platform enabling passengers to play interactive games safely while the vehicle is in motion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Seeing Machines wins USD $1.2m deal for driver monitoring tech
Cartech

Seeing Machines wins USD $1.2m deal for driver monitoring tech

Seeing Machines has secured a USD $1.2 million deal to supply driver monitoring systems for a North American autonomous vehicle firm's test fleet expansion.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
AI traffic system in Pune boosts safety & transparency in city
Smart Cities

AI traffic system in Pune boosts safety & transparency in city

Pune's Fergusson College Road has launched an AI traffic system by SenSen.ai, issuing 742 e-challans in 13 days to boost safety and transparency.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Automotive cybersecurity grows as smart vehicles face new threats
Digital Transformation

Automotive cybersecurity grows as smart vehicles face new threats

As vehicles become smarter and more connected, the automotive cybersecurity market grows rapidly to combat rising threats and protect road safety.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
FIA unveils motorsport stars for Smart Driving Challenge
Clean technologies

FIA unveils motorsport stars for Smart Driving Challenge

The FIA has unveiled its new ambassadors for the Smart Driving Challenge, including seven prominent drivers, to promote safer, sustainable driving globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
SenSen reports third cash-positive quarter with growth plans
Artificial Intelligence

SenSen reports third cash-positive quarter with growth plans

SenSen Networks has reported AUD $1.3 million in operating cash flow for Q2, marking its third successive positive cash period despite a slight decline from last year's figures.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Road Safety stories

TEAMS Transport saves CAD $1 million with AI-powered fleet safety
Supply Chain

TEAMS Transport saves CAD $1 million with AI-powered fleet safety

TEAMS Transport cut high-risk driving by 48% and saved over $1 million on insurance using Samsara's AI-powered fleet safety across its Canadian trucks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Seeing Machines & Mitsubishi partner to boost EU road safety
Supply Chain

Seeing Machines & Mitsubishi partner to boost EU road safety

Seeing Machines partners with Mitsubishi Electric Europe to promote its driver monitoring system, aiding EU safety regulation compliance across transport sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
AI model boosts road safety & legal awareness for Australians
Customer Experience

AI model boosts road safety & legal awareness for Australians

Right2Drive has launched an AI-driven tool to boost Australian drivers' awareness of road safety laws, accident claims, and legal rights for improved safety and understanding.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Kitchener deploys AI system to boost school zone safety citywide
Data Privacy

Kitchener deploys AI system to boost school zone safety citywide

Kitchener deploys AI-powered system across 64 school zones, doubling enforcement coverage and enhancing safety during school hours citywide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Bitsensing & IKIO partner to bring AI traffic tech to India
Smart Cities

Bitsensing & IKIO partner to bring AI traffic tech to India

Bitsensing and IKIO Technologies have teamed up to introduce AI-powered traffic monitoring on key Indian expressways, starting with a pilot on the Delhi-Mumbai corridor.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Study reveals car parks riskier than roundabouts for accidents
Road Safety

Study reveals car parks riskier than roundabouts for accidents

Australian drivers are over three times likelier to crash in car parks than roundabouts, with car parks accounting for 17.4% of non-fatal accidents nationwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
The ethics of AI in transportation: Who gets left behind?
Artificial Intelligence

The ethics of AI in transportation: Who gets left behind?

Startec Dynamics introduces Athena, an affordable AI system enhancing motorcycle safety for millions, challenging the notion that transport AI is a luxury only for the elite.

By Ivan Ting • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
TTC reports 74% surge in e-learning driver uptake
eLearning

TTC reports 74% surge in e-learning driver uptake

TTC has announced a striking 74% rise in its e-learning driver training uptake, with over 54,000 hours logged in 2024, reflecting a commitment to road safety.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Seeing Machines report reveals rise in driver distractions
Road Safety

Seeing Machines report reveals rise in driver distractions

A new report reveals 3.6 million unsafe driving events in Australia, raising concerns about fatigue and distraction in commercial transport.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024