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AI model boosts road safety & legal awareness for Australians
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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.
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Seeing Machines wins USD $1.2m deal for driver monitoring tech
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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.
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AI traffic system in Pune boosts safety & transparency in city
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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.
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Kitchener deploys AI system to boost school zone safety citywide
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Kitchener deploys AI-powered system across 64 school zones, doubling enforcement coverage and enhancing safety during school hours citywide.
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Automotive cybersecurity grows as smart vehicles face new threats
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As vehicles become smarter and more connected, the automotive cybersecurity market grows rapidly to combat rising threats and protect road safety.
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Bitsensing & IKIO partner to bring AI traffic tech to India
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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.
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Study reveals car parks riskier than roundabouts for accidents
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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.
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The ethics of AI in transportation: Who gets left behind?
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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.
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TTC reports 74% surge in e-learning driver uptake
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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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.
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FIA unveils motorsport stars for Smart Driving Challenge
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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The FIA has unveiled its new ambassadors for the Smart Driving Challenge, including seven prominent drivers, to promote safer, sustainable driving globally.
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SenSen reports third cash-positive quarter with growth plans
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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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.
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Seeing Machines report reveals rise in driver distractions
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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A new report reveals 3.6 million unsafe driving events in Australia, raising concerns about fatigue and distraction in commercial transport.
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Main Roads WA launches app to aid vehicle inspections
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Main Roads Western Australia has launched a Motorola Solutions app to enhance safety and efficiency for heavy vehicle inspectors during checks.
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Survey reveals 70% of global fleets affected by distractions
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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A survey reveals 70% of global fleets face issues from distracted driving, prompting New Zealand's government to consider stricter penalties for violations.
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Teletrac Navman survey reveals impact of mobile distractions
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A global survey by Teletrac Navman reveals that mobile phone use causes 68% of distracted driving incidents, impacting 70% of businesses.
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Netradyne & Roos Fleetservice partner to boost EU vehicle safety
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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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.
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World AI Day highlights AI's transformative power & potential
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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AI leaders anticipate pivotal transformations across business, education, and transport sectors as stakeholders reflect on advancements ahead of World AI Day on 16th July.
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AI will significantly impact supply chains, industry debate finds
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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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.
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Netradyne & Intelex collaborate to boost UK fleet safety
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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AI safety tech firm Netradyne partners with Intelex to penetrate the UK market, promising to revolutionise road safety and fleet management.
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'Log Ninja' mobile app enhances New Zealand's trucking safety
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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New Zealand truck drivers can now utilise the free Log Ninja app aimed at boosting road safety, reducing paper logbooks, and easing compliance burdens.