See Yale in the News
2021
Is it time to make tracks on light rail in Canberra and put rubber on the road with trackless trams?
The Canberra Times, 13 November 2021
The Canberra Times quoted Dr Yale Wong on suggestions to introduce trackless trams in the national capital.
专家：全澳密切注意新州解封进展
大纪元新闻网, 11 October 2021
Epoch Times mentioned Yale Wong in an article on NSW's reopening, quoting him on the anticipated issues with transmission on public transport and the need to invest in a 'spare fleet'.
NSW reopening carefully watched around Australia, experts say
SBS News, 10 October 2021
SBS News mentioned Yale Wong in an article about NSW's reopening, quoting him on future issues with transmission on public transport.
The future of the daily commute: how going to work is set to improve city life
The National (Abu Dhabi), 7 April 2021
Dr Yale Wong was interviewed by The National (Abu Dhabi) in a feature story on the need to travel and future of commuting in post-pandemic cities.
智轨列车在美国有吸引力？可以替代巴士或轻轨的混合交通方式
共享出行实验室, 17 March 2021
Yale Wong was quoted in Shared Transport Lab on the technical and political dimensions of introducing trackless trams to the US.
Will Trackless Trams Gain Traction in the U.S.?
Scientific American, 1 March 2021
Scientific American interviewed Dr Yale Wong from the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies in the Business School about changes required to infrastructure to facilitate trackless trams.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/will-trackless-trams-gain-traction-in-the-u-s
Efficiency and integration across different transport systems
Byte Size, 15 February 2021
Emily Bobis sat down with Yale Wong, Principal at Dr Transportation international transport advisory to discuss efficiency across our transport networks, and what can be done to address fragmentation across different transport and mobility systems.
2020
Hotel quarantine: Transport overlooked in stopping COVID spread
The Age, 7 December 2020
The Age (syndicated across Nine Publishing) published an article by Yale Wong from the Institute of Transport and Logistics in the Business School about the need for greater attention to the COVID-19 risk posed by private transport operations used to transfer people to quarantine facilities.
Coronavirus means changes for your workplace. And the commute there
The New Daily, 3 June 2020
The New Daily quoted Yale Wong from the Institute of Transport and Logistics in the Business School about the return of Australians to the public transport system.
https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/2020/06/03/coronavirus-workplace
害怕感染，你可以拒绝回公司上班吗？
ABC中文, 1 June 2020
Yale Wong was quoted by ABC News Chinese on the need for more agile and resilient public transport operations.
https://www.abc.net.au/chinese/2020-06-01/coronavirus-safe-return-to-work-public-transport/12308302
Making public transport safe as Australia heads out of lockdown
ABC Radio National, 27 May 2020
Dr Yale Wong from the Business School was interviewed on ABC Radio National about the challenge of implementing physical distancing measures on public transport.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
ABC Radio Adelaide, 18 May 2020
Jules Schiller interviewed Yale Wong on the global public transport response to COVID-19 and the merits of bookable public transport services.
Calls for government to support buses servicing regional Australia affected by cornavirus
SBS Online, 14 May 2020
SBS Online quoted Mr Yale Zhuxiao Wong about public and private transport services during COVID-19.
'I haven't used it in two months': Is it safe to catch public transport during coronavirus?
nine.com.au, 12 May 2020
Nine.com.au quoted Dr Yale Zhuxiao Wong from the Institute of Transport & Logistics Studies in the Business School about the safety of public transport and best ways to reduce infection risk as restrictions ease.
Are public transport services ready for Australians to return to work?
SBS Online, 8 May 2020
SBS Online quoted Yale Wong on the global return to work challenges for the public transport sector.
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/are-public-transport-services-ready-for-australians-to-return-to-work
Yale Wong on COVID-19 and public transport
iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), 6 May 2020
Yale Wong was interviewed by iMOVE on the COVID-19 pandemic’s short and long term impacts on public transport.
https://imoveaustralia.com/thoughtpiece/yale-wong-covid-19-public-transport
Coronavirus: What is happening with public transport around the world for essential trips
Driven Media, 6 April 2020
Driven Media interviewed Yale Wong about how different countries are operating public transport in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Reduced Ridership May Impact Metro System Financial Strength
Mexico Business, 30 March 2020
Mexico Business mentions comments by Yale Wong on the impact of coronavirus on the financial strength of metro systems.
Everything you need to know about catching public transport as radical new seating rules are introduced to stop the spread of coronavirus
Daily Mail Australia, 24 March 2020
The Daily Mail quoted Yale Wong on how public transport operators and authorities are dealing with COVID-19.
澳洲专家：建议关闭公共交通！澳洲医生却说：这是“核按钮”，不能随便按！
Australia51, 22 March 2020
Yale Wong was quoted in Chinese media Australia51 on the COVID-19 implications for the public transport sector.
https://australia51.com/mp/D536FE00-80CE-BCCE-B067-192AA0648ACF
Call for government to consider stopping public transport
Sydney Morning Herald, 21 March 2020
Dr Wong was also quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald about the importance of public transport for health and shift workers, and new cleaning regimes in the state. The article was syndicated widely across Nine Publishing.
Coronavirus Australia: How can you reduce infection risk while on public transport?
news.com.au, 20 March 2020
Dr Yale Wong from the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies in the Business School was quoted in News.com.au about the risk of infection on public transport. The article was syndicated widely across News Corp publications.
Coronavirus hygiene in buses and trains
Der Spiegel, 20 March 2020
Der Spiegel (Germany) interviewed Yale Wong from the Business School about hygiene in buses and trains during Covid-19.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
ABC Evening News, 17 March 2020
Karina Carvalho (ABC News) interviewed Yale Wong live on how the public transport network can be kept safe for the public amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Managing Public Transit Through COVID-19
Transit Unplugged, 17 March 2020
Transit Unplugged interviewed Yale Wong from the University of Sydney’s Business School’s Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies about managing public transport during Covid-19.
https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/13587182 (Begins at 47 min mark)
2019
Driverless cars: Not necessarily a force for good
Driven Media, 5 December 2019
Driven Media interviewed Yale Wong from the University of Sydney’s Business School’s Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies about the downside of driverless cars.
http://drivenmedia.com.au/wp/driverless-cars-not-necessarily-a-force-for-good-yale-wong-itls
2019 BUSNSW Young Leaders Forum continues success
Australian Bus and Coach, 18 October 2019
Yale Wong, from the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies, commenced the presentations with "Why Bus? Calling our Young Leaders".
https://www.busnews.com.au/industry-news/1910/2019-busnsw-young-leaders-forum-continues-success
PhD Candidate helps to shape the future of transport
University of Sydney Business School), 14 October 2019
A Business School doctoral candidate, Yale Wong, has been chosen to represent Australia as a Youth Ambassador to an international conference in Singapore, which is expected to help shape the future of global transport systems.
Yale Wong on 2MCE Orange
2MCE, 30 September 2019
2MCE Orange interviewed Dr Yale Wong from the Institute of Transport and Logistic Studies in the Business School about driverless cars and their potential impact on congestion.
Driverless cars "not necessarily a force for good"
University of Sydney Business School, 24 September 2019
Researchers at the University of Sydney Business School have warned that governments must act now to prevent runaway urban sprawl and "intolerable" levels of road congestion brought about by new disruptive technologies in the transport sector.
Volvo Buses host Smart and Sustainable Transport Forum in Sydney
Volvo Buses Australia, 19 August 2019
Volvo Buses Australia News reported on Yale Wong from the Business School moderating a panel discussion at the Smart and Sustainable transport forum.
Sustainable public transport forum addresses challenges
ABC Bus News, 15 August 2019
ABC Bus News reported on Yale Wong from the Business School moderating a panel discussion at the Smart and Sustainable transport forum.
Yale Wong on New Mobility with Government authorities and MPs
BRT+ Centre of Excellence, 12 August 2019
The BRT+ Centre reports on Yale’s briefing to Minister Alan Tudge (Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure), as well as his keynote address to the Parliamentary Friendship Group for Better Cities in Parliament House, Canberra.
http://www.brt.cl/yale-wong-on-new-mobility-with-government-authorities-and-mps
The Changing Mobility Landscape
OzeBus, 31 July 2019
Yale was the keynote speaker at a Parliamentary Friendship Group for Better Cities event, speaking on emerging disruptors and the role of government in this changing mobility landscape.
http://ozebus.com.au/solutions-for-moving-people/better-cities-events
Yale Wong (ITLS, University of Sydney) visits MobiLab
MobiLab, 19 June 2019
MobiLab welcomes Yale Wong as visiting scholar, and details Yale’s public seminar and industry engagement activities in Luxembourg.
https://mobilab.lu/2019/06/19/yale-wong-itls-university-of-sydney-visits-mobilab
U. of Sydney ITLS: Shining the spotlight on our MaaS research with Yale Wong
BRT+ Centre of Excellence, 26 March 2019
The BRT+ Centre reports on Yale spearheading the ITLS MaaS research program, including selection as ‘smart mobility expert’ in the iMOVE extended interview series.
http://www.brt.cl/u-of-sydney-itls-shining-the-spotlight-on-our-maas-research-with-yale-wong
Yale Wong: A smarter future
iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), 25 March 2019
Yale Wong, of the Institute of Transport and Logistic Studies at the University of Sydney, talks with iMOVE about his transport background, thoughts on MaaS, public transport, and more.
2018
NSW revisits bus-industry Young Leaders initiative
Australasian Bus and Coach, 13 December 2018
Australasian Bus and Coach covered the BusNSW 2018 Young Leaders Seminar, in which the Business School's Yale Wong presented.
https://www.busnews.com.au/industry-news/1812/nsw-revisits-bus-industry-young-leaders-initiative
Generation Z: Your Guide to the Future of Public Transport?
Trapeze Group Asia Pacific Blog, 25 October 2018
Trapeze Group Asia Pacific quoted Yale Wong on how bus operators are likely to see a shift from delivering vehicles to delivering accessibility.
https://www.trapezegroup.com.au/blog/blog-generation-z-your-guide-to-the-future-of-public-transport
2018 Australasian Bus Conference: Event Recap
Trapeze Group Asia Pacific, 24 October 2018
Trapeze Group Asia Pacific cited Yale Wong's Bus Industry Report 2018 in their recap of the 2018 Australasian Bus Conference.
https://www.trapezegroup.com.au/resources/event-recap-2018-australasian-bus-conference
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