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The latest news on micro mobility in smart city projects across the world.

Ipswich launches its first shared micromobility programme

Micromobility06 Jul 2023

The fleet of Beam e-scooters will feature virtual docking and high-precision geofencing, ensuring riders in the city remain inside approved operational zones.

Beam brings e-scooters to Queensland resort area

Beam brings e-scooters to Queensland resort area

Micromobility16 Jun 2023

Two hundred e-scooters will be deployed, bringing an app-based, pay-as-you-go shared mobility programme to the Australian city of Noosa and partner areas.

Beam launches micromobility operations across Victoria

Beam launches micromobility operations across Victoria

Micromobility03 Mar 2023

It is launching shared e-bike programmes in the City of Hobsons Bay and City of Melton to improve transport options and connections for leisure and commuting.

NSW upgrades travel card system and launches MaaS trial

NSW upgrades travel card system and launches MaaS trial

Mobility-as-a-Service16 Jun 2022

Travellers in the Australian state will be able to put the Opal card on their digital wallets as part of a major upgrade, while 10,000 people will be selected to take part in the 12-month mobility-as-a-service trial.

Canberra puts plans in place for citywide e-scooter coverage

Canberra puts plans in place for citywide e-scooter coverage

Micromobility05 Apr 2022

The Australian capital has expanded the riding zone between the city and the inner suburb of Belconnen and put a range of safety provisions in place.

Hobart partners with two providers to launch e-scooter pilot

Hobart partners with two providers to launch e-scooter pilot

Micromobility05 Jan 2022

City anticipates the electric scooters and other modes of micromobility will increase the diversity of transport options in the Tasmanian capital, creating more choice for residents, commuters, and visitors.

“E-scooter brain” rolled out across four cities in six-month trial

“E-scooter brain” rolled out across four cities in six-month trial

News23 Nov 2021

Neuron Mobility’s technology uses high accuracy location technology, geofence detection and dangerous riding detection with a range of smart sensors to educate and profile riders.

Cop26: how cities are going “further and faster”

Cop26: how cities are going “further and faster”

News11 Nov 2021

This was the theme of a session organised by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy which had both the actions and figures to back the case for more power to act locally.

Moovit and Neuron partner for first- and last-mile options in Brisbane

Moovit and Neuron partner for first- and last-mile options in Brisbane

News18 Oct 2021

It marks the latest partnership between the mobility-as-a-service company and a micromobility provider, aimed at creating more convenient travel choices in cities around the world.

Mobility app to identify location of rideables in Sydney and Canberra

Mobility app to identify location of rideables in Sydney and Canberra

News13 May 2021

Moovit will show riders in both Australian cities where Beam e-bikes and e-scooters are available for more alternative and convenient first- and last-mile micromobility options.

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Public technology Portal sculpture unites Dublin and New York

Each sculpture features a 24/7 visual livestream from a Portal in the other city, allowing real-time interaction between Dubliners and New Yorkers and visitors.

What is ‘Smart City’ and why do we need them?

Smart city is the framework based on Information and Communication technologies that enable the development of sustainable practices to address the urbanisation challenges. Leveraging the technology is one of the foremost pillars of ‘smart cities’ in order to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of resident’s life and the city’s services.

Peer-to-peer carsharing scheme to launch in Moscow

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AI used to monitor and optimise Swedish road infrastructure

Computer vision and machine learning specialist, Univrses, will work with the Swedish Transport Administration to digitise and manage roadside infrastructure.

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