Passenger vehicle operation in the UK is an obstacle course of regulations - can we do anything to smooth the way for flexible transport?
Read moreDemand Responsive Transport – are we over the hype?
“The Gartner Hype Cycle could have been designed with DRT in mind”
New survey examines the progress of on-demand services
Read moreDRT: transport jobs vs gig economy?
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.
Read moreRural mobility call for evidence
Beate recently submitted a response to the Department for Transport’s call for evidence on its future rural transport strategy. The response considers the potential role of DRT in rural transport, looking at the example of DRT programmes in rural France. At a cost of over £20 per person per trip, are such schemes unaffordable luxuries, or are they actually cost-effective, taking into account all their potential benefits?
Smart Transport Issue 8 - DRT and the mysterious Acceleration Unit
The November 2020 issue of Smart Transport includes two articles by me.
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