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Transport & Logistics

Advances in artificial intelligence and the use of big data will see freight companies jettison drivers, delivery groups switch to using robots, and transport companies become far more efficient, but what will these changes mean for jobs?

Trucks headed for a driverless future
Unions warn that millions of drivers’ jobs will be disrupted
Mexico haulage pins hopes on big data
Truckers face constant delays as border checks and congestion take their toll
Robots gain ground in ecommerce warehouses
Debate rages over whether enough new jobs will be created
As fuel duties dwindle, road usage will be new cash cow
Road pricing is finding favour but driving-related taxation would be more expensive to collect
Delivery robots hit the streets, but some cities opt out
Pavement-based droid groups must work out how to scale up, and compete for space
Seamless travel: One ticket for plane, train, taxi and bus
Using a single card or mobile phone for multiple forms of transport is becoming more common

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