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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
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
Main Roads WA launches app to aid vehicle inspections
Fleet Management

Main Roads WA launches app to aid vehicle inspections

Main Roads Western Australia has launched a Motorola Solutions app to enhance safety and efficiency for heavy vehicle inspectors during checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Teletrac Navman survey reveals impact of mobile distractions
Fleet Management

Teletrac Navman survey reveals impact of mobile distractions

A global survey by Teletrac Navman reveals that mobile phone use causes 68% of distracted driving incidents, impacting 70% of businesses.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Road Safety stories

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
Survey reveals 70% of global fleets affected by distractions
Fleet Management

Survey reveals 70% of global fleets affected by distractions

A survey reveals 70% of global fleets face issues from distracted driving, prompting New Zealand's government to consider stricter penalties for violations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Netradyne & Roos Fleetservice partner to boost EU vehicle safety
Edge Computing

Netradyne & Roos Fleetservice partner to boost EU vehicle safety

Netradyne partners with Roos Fleetservice to enhance vehicle safety in Europe through its AI-driven Driver•i system, aiming to revolutionise fleet management across the EU.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
World AI Day highlights AI's transformative power & potential
EduTech

World AI Day highlights AI's transformative power & potential

AI leaders anticipate pivotal transformations across business, education, and transport sectors as stakeholders reflect on advancements ahead of World AI Day on 16th July.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Road Safety stories

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
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
AI will significantly impact supply chains, industry debate finds
Unified Communications

AI will significantly impact supply chains, industry debate finds

Over 150 supply chain leaders from Sainsbury's, Nestle, and more attended SCALA's annual debate on AI's impact. Polling showed shop floor roles most affected.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024