Transport & Logistics
Legislation passed in New York City favouring ride-share drivers, and Australia could be next
By Emmanuel Josserand, University of Technology Sydney and Sarah Kaine, University of Technology Sydney
This week, New York City legislat…
Bike-sharing operator ofo withdraws from Australia, less than a year after launch
Beijing bike-sharing operator ofo has confirmed it will withdraw from the Australian market over the next two months, amid ongoing moves by …
OBike pulls out of Melbourne and enters liquidation in Singapore: Why hasn’t bike-sharing kicked off in Australia?
It’s safe to say that bike-sharing companies in Australia haven’t had the smoothest ride over the past 12 months.
From unhappy local …
Alibaba’s Jack Ma wants to deliver goods anywhere in the world in 72 hours
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has outlined the Chinese e-commerce giant’s ambitious plans to invest billions of dollars in a smart logistics netwo…
ABS data reveals sole traders on the rise: are gig economy workers the new small business owners?
The number of “non-employing” businesses in Australia continues to grow, with recent data suggesting the number individuals starting busines…
How driverless cars could create new jobs in Australia’s motor industry
By Michael Milford, Queensland University of Technology
The race to market for widespread driverless cars may be on, but that doesn’t …
Australian truck drivers still aren’t paid for all the work they do, leading to fatigue on our roads
By Ann Williamson, UNSW
More than a year after the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) was abolished, truck drivers are still likely…
An “iPhone-like revolution”: Minister shows support for electric cars as tech sector calls for more focus on development
Comments from energy minister Josh Frydenberg expressing his support for electric cars have sparked conflict within the Liberal party, but t…
Ongoing Australia Post outage causes chaos for SMEs, sparking doubts over Christmas time stability
An extended outage of Australia Post’s online parcel shipping, tracking, and label printing services has thrown Aussie SMEs into disarray …
How Uber can save its place in London’s taxi market
By John Colley, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
Dara Khosrowshahi will have to do more than post a humble tweet if he is t…
