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Uber is eyeing an autonomous vehicle launch in Australia by 2027. (Artist/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumDriving change: inside the autonomous car revolution

More self-driving cars will navigate streets around the world this year but some are yet to be convinced the technology is roadworthy.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Automotive groups are calling for EV incentives as a way for motorists to avoid soaring fuel prices. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

AutomotiveCommentsPremiumTax cut could help more drivers dodge petrol price hike

More Australians could turn to electric vehicles to avoid rising fuel costs if governments keep tax cuts for their purchase and consider new incentives.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

MPs have stopped short of a full ban on e-mobility devices despite their link to a number of deaths. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumCall to ban kids under 16 riding e-bikes and e-scooters

Children shouldn't be allowed to use e-mobility devices and adults should keep to a 10km/h limit, a state parliamentary committee recommends.

Andrew Stafford

Electric car sales set a monthly record in February, led by the popularity of Tesla's Model Y. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumCar sales slow down but electric vehicles charge ahead

Electric vehicles have broken sales records in Australia even as the larger automotive market stalled, with sales of petrol and hybrid models falling.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Australia Post plans to increase the electric trucks and motorbikes in its network. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumMore electric trucks, motorbikes to deliver carbon cuts

It boasts Australia's largest fleet of electric vehicles but one company plans to put even more electric trucks and motorcycles on the road to lower emissions.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Saffitoi says Perth tram grand plan ‘waste of money.’

TransportCommentsPremiumSaffioti slams Perth tram grand plan as ‘waste of money’

Perth Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds is standing by an “ambitious” blueprint for the city’s future despite it being savaged almost instantly by Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti.

Caitlin Vinci

Two people have been killed ater a tram derailed and crashed into a nearby building in Milan. (EPA PHOTO)

TransportPremiumTwo dead and about 40 injured in Milan tram accident

At least two people have been killed and up to 40 others are reported to have been injured, after a tram derailed in Milan.

Christoph Sator

There are plans to launch air taxis in Dubai within months and then internationally. (Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumWhy the best way around traffic may be flying above it

Australia has been promised a future filled with flying taxis before but the innovative machines may finally be approaching take-off.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Uber plans to begin using Joby Aviation electric air taxis, starting with Dubai later in 2026. (Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumFlying taxis poised to swoop down for Brisbane Olympics

Once promised in science fiction, flying taxis are expected to become reality within months and Australia is among the candidates to host them.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Trains were cancelled across Perth this morning causing peak hour havoc for commuters.

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Lightning causes cancelled trains across Perth

Trains were cancelled across Perth this morning causing peak hour havoc for commuters.

Natalie Richards

Dual citizens won't be able to enter the UK on their non-British passport without a certificate. (AP PHOTO)

TransportPremiumUK to enforce travel permit requirement for visitors

Visitors to the UK are being urged to ensure they're travel-ready as authorities enforce border rules affecting citizens from 85 nations including Australia.

Staff Writers

Researchers want the Heavy Vehicle National Law to consider health impacts from truck emissions. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumBig trucks and buses drive a heavy healthcare burden

Premature deaths and childhood asthma are among the health risks of allowing high-polluting heavy vehicles to travel on populated routes.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

A US submarine crew member has been evacuated off the coast of Greenland - by the Danish military. (AP PHOTO)

TransportPremiumDanish military evacuates US submariner off Greenland

A crew member from a US submarine has been medically evacuated off the coast of Greenland by the Danish Joint Arctic Command.

Staff Writers

Most car companies are meeting Australia's emissions targets but those that aren't face penalties. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumPopular car brand earns $24m debt under pollution rules

Some of the most popular car companies in Australia and a selection of luxury brands have failed to meet emissions targets in their first year of operation.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

13cabs team member Georgina Fitzgerald.

TAXI pleasePremiumNational taxi operator launches two-car fleet in Albany

Australia’s largest cab company has inched into the Albany taxi market, launching its first fleet in the region this month.

Melissa Sheil

Aurizon shifts all of WA's grain for CBH Group. Picture - Justin Benson-Cooper / The West Australian

InfrastructureCommentsPremiumRail freight boost with Kewdale move on the Aurizon

The crucial freight link joining WA to the east coast is set for an upgrade with Aurizon pledging to open a new rail terminal in Kewdale next year.

Matt Mckenzie

A statutory review is under way into whether the Electric Car Discount is still required. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumElectric car sales may stall if tax policy changes gear

Australia's biggest electric vehicle incentive is under review and both traditional car makers and the EV industry warns change could lead to a crash.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

One of the battery-electric locomotives

MiningCommentsPremiumFMG finally switches on electric locos for Pilbara mines

Following years of secretive trials and delays, Fortescue has officially started phasing out the diesel trains that transport iron ore from its mines to port. 

Adrian Rauso

Transport subsidies should allow more options for people with disabilities, advocates say. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumTicket to rideshare: disability groups call for change

Transport subsidy schemes around Australia need urgent reform to give people with disabilities greater choice and lower costs, a report has found.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Relief is on the horizon for the City of Albany as the Federal Government offers up a $5m grant.

rex debt reliefRelief for city’s Rex debt in sight with $5m fund offered

The City of Albany is hopeful it will be able to recoup almost half a million dollars owed to it by Rex Airlines, as the Federal Government opens a funding pool for airports affected by unpaid claims.

Melissa Sheil

Riders and owners of illegal e-bikes have been warned their bikes could be seized and destroyed. (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE)

TransportPremiumIllegal, high-power e-bikes to be crushed in crackdown

After a controversial video showing e-bike hoons speeding across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, police will have more powers to destroy illegal devices.

Alex Mitchell

Estonian officials have detained a container ship en route from Ecuador to Russia (file photo). (AP PHOTO)

TransportPremiumEstonia stops Russia-bound ship on smuggling suspicions

Estonia has detained a Bahamian-flagged ship suspected of smuggling from Ecuador to Russia.

Staff Writers

Petrol-powered cars still dominate new vehicle sales but fell 14.7 per cent in January. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AutomotivePremiumPetrol, diesel cars slow while hybrids, EVs speed up

Australians are buying fewer cars that use fossil fuels alone as they shift allegiance to low-emission hybrid and electric models.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Loans for some new electric vehicles will become cheaper through energy subsidies on car loans. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumDiscount loans to drive down the price of electric cars

Finance on electric vehicles from two big brands will be subsidised by the government under a plan to cut the cost of low-emission cars.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson