Perth is one of three cities picked for trials of the new type of electric vehicle and once the vehicles are rolled out, they will be bookable through a smartphone app, similar to ride-sharing services such as Uber. Intelligent transport systems ( ITS ) can be deployed across Australia after a change in regulations , which will allow communication between vehicles , between people and vehicles and between vehicles and infrastructure . The Australian Communications and Media Authority ( ACMA ) has regulations allowing the 5 GHz band to be used for ITS and also supporting the use of complying systems and devices . The Australian guidelines are intended to be consistent with those in other vehicle markets , such as the European Union and the US . James Cameron , the deputy chair of ACMA , said ITS will make vehicles " smarter , safer and cleaner " .
Intelligent transport systems ( ITS ) can be deployed across Australia after a change in regulations , which will allow communication between vehicles , between people and vehicles and between vehicles and infrastructure . The Australian Communications and Media Authority ( ACMA ) has regulations allowing the 5 GHz band to be used for ITS and also supporting the use of complying systems and devices . The Australian guidelines are intended to be consistent with those in other vehicle markets , such as the European Union and the US . James Cameron , the deputy chair of ACMA , said ITS will make vehicles " smarter , safer and cleaner " .