Macindoe to attend transport forum

Associate transport minister Tim Macindoe is in Germany to attend the 2017 International Transport Forum Summit of Transport Ministers. The summit, which is held from May 31 to June 2, will bring members from 57 countries together to identify challenges in the transport sector worldwide and explore trends shaping transport governance. “I look forward to being able to further strengthen the connections we have with our international counterparts and to be part of shaping the transport policy agenda on a global level,” Macindoe said. The associate minister will speak on a panel on regulation for AVs and autonomous driving. “If automated and autonomous vehicles are adequately managed they have the potential significantly to improve road safety and reduce road trauma in New Zealand, so it is vital to be part of this global discussion,” he said. “During the panel session I will be looking both to promote New Zealand’s regulatory framework, which allows and encourages innovation, and to learn from the experiences of other members.”