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Kiwi Rail asked to tighten its belt

Commuter and freight reliability in Auckland and Wellington is being prioritised as KiwiRail trims spending by USD $200 million over three years.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025

Power / Energy

Milestone for rail joint venture

Passengers on the Manawatū and Wairarapa lines will see services doubled from 2030 as Greater Wellington orders 18 battery-electric trains.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 2nd Nov 2025

Hybrid & Remote Work

Salaries top the list but workers still like perks

Most Kiwi office staff already get perks, yet 76 percent plan to ask for more as pay freezes push them towards flexible benefits.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025

Lord of the Rings

Opportunity abounds for public transport

Road User Charging could redraw the economics of travel, giving buses and trains a chance to win far more commuters in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Local Government

Anyone speak government or council?

Councils warn the bill could saddle ratepayers with unfunded duties, as toilets, cemeteries and consenting are left off the core services list.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Payment Technologies

Bolt launches Family Profile to simplify group ride payments

Bolt has launched Family Profile in New Zealand, letting one account holder manage and pay for rides for up to nine others, simplifying group travel payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

Green Party

Push to restore regional rail amid airline demise

The Greens say restoring passenger rail could ease pressure on Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga as regional airlines cut routes and costs climb.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Green Party

Should rates be based solely on land value?

Rates on homes and developments could fall under a land-value system, as the idea wins backing from Greens and the Taxpayers’ Union.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Public Transport stories

Gaming

ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia

ChatGPT has swept Apple's 2025 app charts in Australia, topping both free iPhone and iPad download lists as AI tools surge in popularity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Clean technologies

Better tech could boost UK bus use & help meet Net Zero goals

A study finds 69% of Brits would use buses more if services offered real-time info and tech upgrades, aiding UK Net Zero goals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Virtual Private Networks

Greater Anglia named UK's top work-friendly train operator in study

Greater Anglia leads UK train operators for work-friendly travel, excelling in reliability, comfort, Wi-Fi, and onboard facilities, aiding commuting professionals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Internet of Things

Univers & SBS Transit launch AI platform for greener transport

Univers partners with SBS Transit to launch an AI platform aiming to boost energy efficiency and sustainability across Singapore's public transport network.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Crypto

AI-powered Alipay+ connects 1.8 billion users across 100 markets

Ant International's Alipay+ now links 1.8 billion users across 100+ markets with AI-powered travel and payment services, boosting global transactions by 30%.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

Cartech

Siemens unveils SICHARGE FLEX system for rapid fleet EV charging

Siemens launches SICHARGE FLEX, a modular EV charging system delivering 480 kW to 1.68 MW, designed for rapid fleet charging and scalable deployment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

Network Infrastructure

São Paulo Subway upgrades safety with digital radio system

São Paulo Subway upgrades to Motorola Solutions' P25 digital radio, boosting safety and efficiency for three million daily passengers across key lines.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025

Public Transport

QNX & Medha partner to boost safety in Indian metro systems

QNX and Medha partner to enhance India's metro safety by using QNX OS for Safety in Medha's train control systems across urban rail networks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Smart Cities

RushOwl secures USD $10 million to expand ride-sharing in Asia

RushOwl has raised USD $10 million to expand its AI-driven ride-sharing platform across Asia, targeting markets including the Philippines, South Korea and Malaysia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Digital Signage

JCDecaux unveils ASPIRE digital screens across six Brisbane sites

JCDecaux unveils its ASPIRE digital screen network across six prime Brisbane locations, boosting advertiser reach ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Mastercard's Transit Tales turns Sydney commutes into stories

Mastercard's Transit Tales offers Sydney commuters personalised AI-generated audio stories during train rides, blending classic literature with modern genres.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Marketing Technologies

JCDecaux unveils digital network at Southern Cross Station

JCDecaux has launched a renewable-energy-powered digital media network at Melbourne's Southern Cross Station, featuring 3D screens and experiential zones.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025