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Kiwi Stories

Transport stories

NZ owned e-scooter service rolls into Wellington

Following a growing global trend, New Zealand-owned electric scooter share company Flamingo is launching in the capital June 18.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019

Uber

Uber wants you to hail a speedboat in Mumbai

Uber launches speedboat service in Mumbai, allowing riders to hail boats via its app; the boats will cover coastal routes and cost from INR ₹5,700.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2019

Transport

Intelligent transport technology vital in Auckland Transport's 10-year plan

Auckland Transport's 10-year plan, with a budget of NZD $28 billion, underscores intelligent transport technology as crucial for future transport solutions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018

Cloud Services

The Kiwi software company helping NZTA build a $700m road

NZTA partners with New Zealand software company CS-VUE to manage $709.5m motorway project from Pūhoi to Warkworth.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

Solar power

Commuters rejoice: Hamilton transport system gets a tech upgrade

Hamilton's commute leaps into the future with new eStop displays offering live bus updates, a first in New Zealand's smart transport tech.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017

Uber

Funny or misleading? Uber NZ's attempt at comedy land them in the frying pan

Uber NZ's comedic ad backfires, ASA deems it misleading, casting doubt on the rigour of driver checks amidst humour claims.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017

Cartech

Electric buses confirmed for Wellington transport fleet

Wellington gears up for a greener commute with electric buses set to join its transport fleet from July next year.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017

Apps

Parents will be pleased with Uber's latest feature, teens not so much

The transportation app is piloting a new programme that gives teens between the ages of 13 to 17 a way to use Uber.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2017

Global Stories

Transport stories

Cartech

Five ways the UK plans to embrace a driverless future

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.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019

Smart Cities

Newcastle smart city initiatives win two IDC awards

Newcastle's smart city initiatives, featuring transport optimisation and urban innovation, have earned the city two prestigious IDC SCAPA awards.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019

Smart Cities

Seven Aussie projects shortlisted in IDC's Smart Cities Awards

The nominated projects include three from Newcastle alone and span smart water metering, solar farms, virtualization and transport.

By Ben Moore • 7 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019

Data Analytics

Chch IT company makes waves in US intelligent transport sector

Christchurch's Connexionz is revolutionising US transit systems, including NYC ferries, while expanding its presence in California with new projects and hires.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019