Passenger vehicle operation in the UK is an obstacle course of regulations - can we do anything to smooth the way for flexible transport?

New survey examines the progress of on-demand services

The Bus Strategy regularly refers to demand responsive transport ensuring that the network runs in areas and at times where there are fewer passengers. Considering that DRT can be provided through private hire licensing or bus operator regulation, now is the time to think about how much of our network is provided through regular employment (with the safety framework it entails) and how much heavy lifting is done by gig economy workers.