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JCDecaux wins Western Sydney airport advertising deal
Smart Cities

JCDecaux wins Western Sydney airport advertising deal

The contract secures JCDecaux a long-term digital network at Sydney's new 24-hour airport, set to open for 10 million passengers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Vection wins AUD $4m in Algho AI deals across Italy
Digital Transformation

Vection wins AUD $4m in Algho AI deals across Italy

Vection lands AUD $4m in new Algho AI contracts across Italy, expanding deployments in rail, healthcare, utilities and hospitality.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Public Transport stories

Downer expands rail robotics partnership across region
Artificial Intelligence

Downer expands rail robotics partnership across region

Rail operators could cut inspection time and worker exposure to hazards as Downer takes its robotics model into New Zealand and beyond.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Irish visit spotlights Transit9 rollout at Canberra Metro
Smart Cities

Irish visit spotlights Transit9 rollout at Canberra Metro

Irish-backed software is now helping Canberra’s light rail operator streamline permits and contractor management as safety tools are added.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Agoda opens Bangkok technology hub for nearly 4,000
Clean technologies

Agoda opens Bangkok technology hub for nearly 4,000

Nearly 4,000 staff will be consolidated in One Bangkok as the travel platform expands its regional technology base and operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Geotab report shows fleets cut fuel waste with data
Data Analytics

Geotab report shows fleets cut fuel waste with data

Fleets are shaving fuel bills and emissions as connected vehicle data helps cut idling by up to 30% amid tougher climate rules.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Public Transport stories

Miovision launches traffic signal retiming platform
Software-as-a-Service

Miovision launches traffic signal retiming platform

Cities could cut costly signal timing work by half as Miovision combines analysis, plan design and remote deployment in one workflow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
LaGuardia Terminal B unveils AI hologram for travellers
Digital Transformation

LaGuardia Terminal B unveils AI hologram for travellers

Travellers at Terminal B can now ask a hologram for directions in English or Spanish, easing queues at LaGuardia's busy food hall.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
King's Foundation launches quantum urban growth pilot
Smart Cities

King's Foundation launches quantum urban growth pilot

King's Foundation teams up with FormationQ on a three-year quantum planning pilot to guide sustainable expansion in six cities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Baxter Freight wins B Corp certification in Nottingham
Human Capital Management

Baxter Freight wins B Corp certification in Nottingham

The certification will help the Nottingham logistics firm signal lower-emission supply-chain work and ethical standards to customers and suppliers.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Uswitch warns of mobile signal disruption at London Marathon
Unified Communications

Uswitch warns of mobile signal disruption at London Marathon

Crowds of more than 59,000 runners and spectators could leave phones struggling with calls, data and live tracking along the route.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
ITS America adds cyber zone to Detroit transport expo
Firewalls

ITS America adds cyber zone to Detroit transport expo

The new section will put cyber risk and data security alongside connected-vehicle tech as transport operators face rising safety concerns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Iarnród Éireann adds PayPal for rail ticket bookings
Digital Transformation

Iarnród Éireann adds PayPal for rail ticket bookings

Foreign travellers now account for a fifth of PayPal rail bookings as Ireland’s state operator expands checkout options on its website and app.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea
Wearables

Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea

International visitors to South Korea can now tap iPhone and Apple Watch for subway, bus and taxi fares, avoiding cash and local cards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
ITS America expo in Detroit to showcase cyber security
Data Protection

ITS America expo in Detroit to showcase cyber security

Road agencies face rising threats as a Detroit expo adds a new Cybersecurity & Data Zone for connected transport systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
AETA joins TCCA to boost critical audio communications
Unified Communications

AETA joins TCCA to boost critical audio communications

The move gives the French supplier a bigger role in standards work for mission-critical audio, from broadcast to public safety and transport.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Targa Telematics digitises London bus driver changeovers
Smart Cities

Targa Telematics digitises London bus driver changeovers

Targa Telematics is digitising London bus driver changeovers with keyless 'ferry' vehicles across four Transport UK London Bus depots.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026