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The Department for Transport recently announced that they will consider allowing e-scooter trials to launch in new areas. In our latest Insight Article, James Bolton, General Manager of Voi UK shares his top three tips for city stakeholders considering launching their own e-scooter trial. "At Voi, we have been delivering safe, sustainable and affordable shared micromobility in UK towns and cities since 2020. In that time, we have been responsible for almost 40 million e-scooter journeys here - around two thirds of the total number of trips that have taken place as part of the national e-scooter trials. We have learnt a lot along the way, and this blog shares our top three tips for city stakeholders considering launching their own e-scooter trial." Read the full article here https://bit.ly/4hmzMDH

In our latest Insight Article, Dr Stuart Thomson, Founder of CWE Communications, explains why transport is the highlight of the Government's first 100 days in power. "Even before the general election, Labour was acutely aware of the need to make an impact during its first 100 days in government, if it were to win. Plans were drawn up and preparations made. But by October 12, which marked the first 100 days of the Starmer Government, little seemed to have gone right, apart from in transport." Click here to read more https://bit.ly/3NGFdjp

In our latest Insight article, Anthony Smith, Chair of the Heathrow Area Transport Forum puts forward the case for Heathrow Southern Railway - a privately financed proposal for Southern Access to Heathrow Airport. "Air travel is booming. Heathrow is having day after day of record passenger numbers. While there are some headwinds on consumer sensitivity to price – Michael O'Leary, Ryanair boss, recently said consumers will only travel 'at a price' – air travel looks set to keep soaring. I am the independent chair of the Heathrow Area Transport Forum ('HATF'). This statutory group was formed in 1995 but mandated at the time of the initial discussions around a third runway. We bring together all the major stakeholders with an interest in surface access – TfL, airlines, taxis, local authorities, the airport and others. Our main objectives this year are to boost bus travel, tackle off airport nuisance parking and help garner consensus around the Heathrow Southern Railway project." Click here to read more https://bit.ly/4htBVOf

In our latest Insight article, join Jo Field Chart.PR FCIPR FCIHT and her team at JFG Communications as they reflect on the 2024 Party Conference season. "As the leaves began to fall, it was the time of year again for party conferences. Party members, businesses and commercial visitors alike gathered across the country, armed with notepads and coffee cups - attempting to navigate the bustling halls of policy discussions and key announcements. Gone were the days of Partygate, a long lasting lettuce and quick turnovers of prime ministers – this year no one knew quite what to expect. Let us take you on a three week journey through the Lib Dem, Labour and Conservative party conferences..." Read the full article here https://bit.ly/3zGawrf

The 21st annual National Transport Awards were held at the Westminster Park Plaza in London last week in front of 600 distinguished guests. It was a fantastic evening dedicated to celebrating and acknowledging the relentless efforts and commitment displayed by professionals in the field. Thank you so much to our sponsors and event partners, we couldn't do it without you Hitachi Rail First Bus Avanti West Coast The Go-Ahead Group Mobico Group PLC, INIT Group Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom Transport for Wales Department for Infrastructure and Transport Transport Scotland Intelligent Transport Systems UK Passenger Transport Urban Transport Group Read more about the winners on the night here https://bit.ly/4eyN0eH Full list of winners here https://lnkd.in/e7rzTEHQ

In our latest Insight article, Octopus Electric Vehicles CEO and member of the Council for Net Zero Transport, Fiona Howarth discusses the misinformation and disinformation around electric vehicles. "Electric Vehicles are now, without a shadow of a doubt, part of the zeitgeist. They are no longer fringe, nor niche, they are part of popular culture. Adoption, although currently facing some obstacles, will only continue to increase – globally. As an engineer by background, an innate problem solver, I like to back my arguments with facts. Fiction should be reserved for holiday reading lists. The biggest hurdle that we currently face is both misinformation and disinformation." Read our latest insight article here https://bit.ly/3BrrH0b

Last few hours to grab a table at the October 3rd #transporttimes National Transport Awards 2024. I chair the judging panel - great crop of entries this year and it's a really good night out! Great speaker Simon Lightwood MP, minister for local transport and great entertainment from John Culshaw. See you there:

Snapper Services Limited have a track-record of joining forces with complementary companies within the industry to drive innovation and deliver the best outcomes for passengers. Miki Szikszai, CEO of Snapper Services Limited, underlines the significance of collaboration and partnership working in our latest Insight article. "As authorities adopt new technologies and ITS solutions, they often encounter the challenge of meeting diverse needs within the ecosystem. Large, all-in-one solutions may seem convenient but often come with hefty price tags and vendor lock-in." Read our latest insight article here https://bit.ly/3BnHPj0

With the upcoming Budget and Comprehensive Spending Review in 2025, Dan Thomas, Associate Director of Corporate Finance at KPMG UK argues that transport must showcase its role in driving economic growth and social well-being. "Assessing all the impacts of investment on the wider economy is critical in ensuring transport receives its fair share of future Government capital spend." Read our latest insight article here https://bit.ly/3T84pCl

In our latest insight article, 👍🏼Marcus Mayers and Prof David Bamford explore whether we are at the Dawn of a transport revolution. "The Industrial Revolution ignited our capacity to generate vast amounts of power, exploiting energy stored in fossil fuels. Our addiction to burning fossil fuels over the past 200 years is well-documented, and whilst the green credentials of shared transport assets such as trains and coaches more than offset the actual carbon footprint of electric vehicles (EVs), this doesn't really 'feel' right in the 21st Century." Read our latest insight article here https://bit.ly/3ZiYFK7