Road Safety stories

AI, safety tech and sustainability are set to reshape Australia’s fleets by 2026, as managers race to integrate data and retain drivers.

LG is set to showcase its AI Cabin Platform at CES 2026, using on-board generative AI to power safer, more personalised car interiors.

Fatigue and distraction caused nearly 500,000 risky incidents among Australian commercial drivers in the past year, data from Guardian systems reveal.

Boards must rethink risk governance as AI aids fleet safety, combining vehicle tech and driver behaviour in a hybrid world of semi-autonomous and human drivers.

By 2027, 3.5 million petrol vehicles in New Zealand will join the road user charges system, raising concerns over driver compliance and administrative challenges.

Australian tyre maker Ozzy Tyres uses F1-inspired data and heat-tested designs to improve tyre safety and performance in extreme summer conditions.

Seeing Machines’ Guardian Gen 3 introduces AI-driven attention sharing to detect micro-distractions, enhancing safety across commercial fleets worldwide.

Geotab's AI video telematics offer real-time driver coaching that cuts risky behaviours by over 90%, boosting fleet safety and efficiency across transport sectors.

NZTA and Verra Mobility launched a cloud-based system to enhance road safety camera incident processing, improving enforcement and supporting safer roads in New Zealand.

Geotab Vitality launches a rewards-based driver safety platform in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to cut accidents and costs with positive behavioural incentives.

Matt and Katherine Goldsmith bring over 35 years of insurance pricing and underwriting expertise to Angelica Solutions, enhancing its data-driven capabilities.

Microlise and Logmaster have integrated fatigue management tools to boost safety and simplify compliance for Australian transport operators.

CelcomDigi partners with Malaysian authorities to pilot AI-driven traffic platform in Petaling Jaya, easing congestion and boosting smart city goals.

Australia unveils its first publicly accessible national dashboard rating major roads from 1 to 5 stars to improve safety and reduce fatalities by 2030.

Geotab launches GO Focus Plus AI dash cam in Australia, aiming to cut risky driving with real-time coaching and boost fleet safety amid rising road deaths.

Seeing Machines enhances its Driver Monitoring System, now detecting alcohol impairment to boost global road safety ahead of 2026 EU regulations.

Australian cities face $39bn congestion costs by 2031; AI-powered video analytics offer cost-effective, real-time solutions for smarter urban mobility.

TEAMS Transport cut high-risk driving by 48% and saved over $1 million on insurance using Samsara’s AI-powered fleet safety across its Canadian trucks.

Seeing Machines partners with Mitsubishi Electric Europe to promote its driver monitoring system, aiding EU safety regulation compliance across transport sectors.

Audi and AirConsole have launched an in-car gaming platform enabling passengers to play interactive games safely while the vehicle is in motion.