Data from the Bureau of Statistics shows Australians travel an average of 16 km to get into work, with high earners travelling even further. Frustrated by expensive and inefficient public transport services, most prefer the comfort and autonomy of their own car.

From waiting for the train to getting stuck in a traffic jam, getting around can be a hassle – over a third of Aussies say their commute is the worst part of their day. And with research finding that transport costs are up to $700, many are looking for new ways to get from A to B.

An uber-relaxed attitude, slack lending regulation and low financial literacy have caused Australians to become ‘addicted to debt’. So how and exactly why do Australians fall deep into debt? And how does this affect not only their mental health, but their relationships with banks?

As cities across America become more congested, people are facing increasingly time-consuming trips to and from work. Bird, an electric scooter sharing start-up, is aiming to solve the ‘last mile’ problem of public transport to encourage people to leave their cars at home and avoid the gridlock.