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Moto-taxi drivers remain informal workers in an unprotected labour market, while companies chase profits.
We tend to adapt quickly to rain. But a growing body of research shows we also need to be more careful when it comes to travel and commuting during extreme heat.
EVs made up 24% of new car sales in 2025 – but the days of tax breaks and subsidies look increasingly numbered.
Leaving more green space at the front of the house reduces flooding risk.
Victims of road rage incidents often have children in the car with them – or else they’re watching you shout from the back seat.
Philadelphia implemented new policies this year to better protect pedestrians and cyclists, but the city has a long way to go to reach its Vision Zero commitment of zero traffic deaths by 2030.
Apps such as Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze can tell drivers when they are approaching speed cameras or random breath testing stations. So how are these apps affecting driver behaviour?
The issue isn’t just the number of chargers – it’s also the quality of drivers’ experiences with them.
Understanding what to do when faced with flooding on the road is an important, yet often overlooked aspect of driver education, which could be the difference between life and death.
VINs can tell a story if you know what to look for.
The Garden State is the only one in the country that forbids self-service gas stations − and that’s not likely to change anytime soon.
As you travel around the country this holidays, you might see some roadside trailers or tripods. They’re mobile road safety cameras and they can catch out a range of bad driver behaviour.
Rethinking seasonal workers’ roles would help parcel delivery companies save time and money − and boost morale, too.
Automobile technology provides opportunities for older drivers to maintain their independence and autonomy, but cars need to be designed with their needs in mind.
Companies like Uber and Lyft have a long way to go in improving worker safety to ensure both drivers and passengers feel safe on the road.
The Welsh government wants to make residential roads safer and quieter but not everybody agrees with dropping the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph.
Bike riders wear helmets and high-vis vests to reduce their vulnerability on the road. Problem is a new study finds this dehumanises cyclists, putting them more at risk of aggression from drivers.
Some councils have installed zebra crossings at selected T-intersections, where they do improve safety. The problem is they also add to the existing confusion at other intersections.
It’s the holidays and for many of us, that means driving. Here’s how to keep your cool on the road this summer.
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Senior Research Fellow in Road Safety Research, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Senior Research Associate, University of Oxford
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Associate Professor and Principal Fellow in Urban Risk and Resilience, The University of Melbourne
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Research Professor, University of the Sunshine Coast
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PhD Candidate, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Professor of Supply Chain Management, Wayne State University
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Senior Research Scientist, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University
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Assistant Professor, Stanford University McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Melbourne School of Design, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer in Urban and Regional Planning, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Human Geography, Aberystwyth University
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Senior Lecturer, Adelaide University
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Lecturer, La Trobe Law School, La Trobe University
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Adjunct Fellow in Psychological Sciences, Macquarie University, Macquarie University
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Assistant Professor of Public Affairs, Arizona State University