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University of Amsterdam and TomTom launch autonomous driving research lab
The Atlas Lab will focus on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for developing advanced, highly accurate and safe high definition (HD) maps for self-driving vehicles.
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Dubai launches first World Council on City Data Local Data Hub
Dubai has launched the first global network of World Council on City Data (WCCD) Local Data Hub, with the aim of achieving the UN's sustainable objectives on its 2030 agenda, as well as strengthening the role of the cities and communities.
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LTA to deploy electric buses in Singapore from early 2020
The electric bus fleet will consist of 60 electric buses procured under a tender awarded in October 2018, which will arrive in Singapore from the fourth quarter of 2019 to the first half of 2020.
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What’s on the modern mobility sector’s agenda today?
Delegates at the Intelligent Transport Conference 2019 took part in five roundtable discussions on a variety of themes, from the transport workforce to making MaaS work – here are the key discussion points from each one.
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What can be expected from IoTSWC 2019?
IoTSWC (IoT Solutions World Congress), the international flagship bringing together more than 350 exhibitors, including suppliers of IoT, AI and blockchain solutions, will host a congress with over 300 speakers who will discuss the benefits of digitalisation and analyse the challenges and new implications opening up in this era of…
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Singapore to upskill drivers ahead of autonomous bus pilot
Approximately 100 drivers will undergo training over the next few years in preparation for the planned pilot deployment of autonomous buses in Punggol, Tengah and the Jurong Innovation District in early 2020.
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Connected video technology: key to boosting fleet safety and efficiency
Following our recent webinar in partnership with KORE Wireless, we take a look back at the key findings and lessons from the conversation between KORE’s Rory Maher and Collision Management Systems’ Charles Smith about why and how to adopt connected video technology fleets.
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Innovation and safety: creating a safer road transport ecosystem
Matthias Maedge, IRU’s General Delegate to the EU, explores how innovation is shaping the safety of current and future road systems, and the challenges that must be overcome in order for the industry to progress.
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Enhancing cyber-security in public transportation
As our societies become better connected, so too does our transport, bringing about potential cyber-risks that have only recently begun to be exposed. Here, members of the University of South Florida’s 'Enhancing Cybersecurity in Public Transportation' project team explain what operators can do to keep their cyber-physical systems as safe…
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Tramway driving simulators revolutionise training in Vienna
Driver training is of paramount importance to transport operators, but in an industry with very little downtime, how can they do this efficiently while ensuring that everyone gets the most out of the experience? Thomas Kritzer and Ralph Fromwald at Wiener Linien explain how technological advances are changing the way training…
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TfL has set out new measures to tackle bus driver fatigue
New research has highlighted steps that can be taken to reduce bus driver fatigue and consequently TfL have created a new £500,000 fund for bus operators to initiate a range solutions.
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Twelve practical ways to promote gender balance
Women in Transport discussed the importance of culture to promote gender balance. Here, we consider 12 practical ways to promote gender balance by attracting and retaining women in transport.
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RTA Dubai runs new initiatives to motivate bus drivers
Numerous initiatives and employee benefits have been introduced by RTA Dubai in the hope to encouraging a positive working environment for bus drivers.
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RTA Dubai introduces VR technology to train drivers
RTA Dubai has become the first government body in the Middle East to use VR technology in driver training and rehabilitation in bid to improve the passenger experience.
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Dubai Taxi launches its ‘Enaya’ health campaign
DTC trials healthcare services for its employees as a drive to improve their physical and mental health, and in turn see the benefits in efficiency in their work.