Waymo launches fully autonomous fleet of self-driving taxis Startup News, Technology, Transport & Logistics James Jin Kang and Mohiuddin Ahmed and Paul Haskell-Dowland 19 October 2020 Autonomous car company Waymo has announced its self-driving taxis are now available to the general public in Phoenix, Arizona.
Christmas delivery dates revealed for shoppers and small businesses Retail, Transport & Logistics Eloise Keating 13 October 2020 Australia Post has released the key Christmas delivery dates that consumers and small businesses need to know for 2020.
Budget 2020: $7.5 billion for “key” transport infrastructure projects Construction & Engineering, Economy, Federal Budget 2020, Transport & Logistics Matthew Elmas 6 October 2020 The Morrison government will spend $7.5 billion on a range of state and territory transport infrastructure projects.
South Australian startup commences connected vehicle trial, allowing cars to ‘talk’ to infrastructure Startup News, Technology, Transport & Logistics Jessica Bassano 2 October 2020 South Australian vehicle-to-everything technology company Cohda Wireless has today begun a connected vehicle trial in Queensland.
As Australia Post embarks on a hiring blitz, experts say it’s failed to adequately respond to the e-commerce boom Coronavirus, Retail, Transport & Logistics Isabelle Lane 2 October 2020 Australia Post has packaged its pre-Christmas hiring blitz as good news, but critics say it's been too slow to respond to pandemic demand.
Scooter-sharing startup raises $17 million for Aussie rollout, as COVID-19 boosts micromobility trend Coronavirus, Startup News, Transport & Logistics Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 1 October 2020 Scooter-sharing startup Neuron Mobility has raised $17 million in an add-on to its Series A round, co-led by Aussie VC Square Peg.
Victoria drives biggest month in e-commerce history as spending surges by 170% Coronavirus, Retail, Transport & Logistics Dean Blake 25 September 2020 The e-commerce boom has reached new heights, with Australia Post calling August the “biggest month in Australian online shopping history”.
Delivery drivers in the gig economy are earning $10 an hour on average after costs: Survey Coronavirus, Hospitality, Startup News, Transport & Logistics Matthew Elmas 23 September 2020 Delivery drivers in the gig economy are earning as little as $10.42 an hour on average, according to a new Transport Workers Union survey.
Flight Centre mulls big changes after COVID-19 drives $662 million loss Coronavirus, Tourism, Transport & Logistics Matthew Elmas 28 August 2020 Flight Centre has booked an eye-watering full-year loss of $662 million on the back of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Myer inks e-commerce fulfillment deal with Australia Post Retail, Transport & Logistics Heather McIlvaine 25 August 2020 Myer is hoping Australia Post can help it speed up the delivery of e-commerce orders and improve its online customer experience.
