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Ride-share companies are losing billions, so why their interest in unprofitable public transport?

Written by Neil G Sipe, Honorary Professor of Planning, The University of Queensland

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Why do Uber, Lyft, Didi, OLA and other ride-sharing companies want to partner with public transport agencies? For Uber and Lyft, the reason is simple: their business plans were based on eventually using driverless vehicles to eliminate their main cost, the labour cost of the driver. But human drivers won’t be replaced for some...

Why you should treat workplace friendships like your diet – aim for balance and variety
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5 tips to ace a job interview – including how to prepare for the question they’ll definitely ask
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How having a baby makes it more likely Australian couples rely on the man’s income
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The multi-billion dollar startup sector is bouncing back – 8 big trends will shape 2025
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How to Avoid Common Debt Collection Mistakes
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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Predictions for the global property market in 2025
The global investment property market is poised for a recovery in 2025, with several key trends and sectoral opportunities emerging: Market Recovery and Investment Activity Analysts anticipate a rebound in real estate…

Job creation isn't always a good thing. Hobart's new stadium can only make Tasmania's housing crisis worse
The Albanese government’s announcement it will provide $240 million for a new stadium in Hobart has not had the favourable reception it might have hoped. Those concerned with the proper…
Bonza gets wheels up with first flight
A sea of purple travellers, including Bonza’s first customers and invited community members, boarded Bonza’s first ever flight today from its home base on the Sunshine Coast to the Whitsunday…
Zeller announces upmarket growth and new partnerships
Zeller, Australia’s fastest-growing tech company, is advancing upmarket with larger Australian businesses after signing up over 25,000 merchants in its first 16 months of operation. Larger merchants now contribute 60%…

Aerologix Partners with Soar to Create World’s Largest Digital Atlas

Australian drone technology pioneer Aerologix today announced a strategic partnership with digital mapping platform Soar to create what is set to ...

Five signs that AI is growing faster than the internet did

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Protecting Your Small Business from Cyber Threats This Holiday Season

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Essential SEO Strategies: Boosting Your Real Estate Business

In recent years, it is said that more and more people are searching for properties online than those who visit real estate companies in person. For ...

Every Business Needs to Apply a Concrete Strategy

Do you want your website to rank higher in the top results of the Google search engine? Then hire the excellent SEO Services in Australia for your n...

Navigating Cyber Fraud After a Natural Disaster

As Australia enters another long, hot and potentially destructive summer, businesses and residents are preparing for the natural disasters synonym...