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Here’s what the citizens’ assembly thinks we need to do about surface transport
Bus strategy looks set to under-deliver
The bus strategy risks underwhelming. But it can be saved with time and money.
Transport isn’t just about transport - it’s also about feelings
Public transport operators need to become better at emotional engagement
How to get more private capital into transport
Government wants better transport. Is more private capital the answer?
The transport Decarbonisation plan won’t decarbonise transport
The decarbonisation plan is, sadly, fatally flawed
Don’t tell customers to go away
The railway needs to say “we’re open for business” not “we’re closed”
Road pricing is more important than ever
Road pricing is the most important issue in public transport. And it gets more critical daily
The Benefits of car-free towns
Car-free towns can scare local businesses and politicians. But we now know they don’t need to worry
PSVAR is a masterclass in sloppy legislation
Detailed wording matters. PSVAR has failed both operators and disabled users
Why Doesn’t the AV Industry Care About the “Trolley Problem”?
Self-driving cars will have to make ethical choices. But the AV industry seems to have stopped worrying about it. Are they right to? Guest blog from philosopher Mark Fiddaman
Rebranding is generally a bad idea
Changing logo is generally a waste of money and a distraction
What I want for my Birthday
It’s my 40th birthday! So let’s look back at the progress of the last 4 decades and speculate on what will come in the next 4 decades.
7/10 for Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire are so close to a nationally significant transport experiment. But the A40 upgrades just miss the mark
Self-driving buses might come sooner than self-driving cars
Autonomous buses could transform the economics of the sector - and are easier to achieve than self-driving cars
Time for a frequent flyer levy
A citizens’ assembly said we should charge more for frequent flights. It’s right.
Is “Just Walk Out” retail a vision of the future?
Amazon Fresh's "Just walk out" technology eliminates supermarket checkouts entirely. We need to take note.
Mobility credits
Let's give everyone £500 in transport vouchers when they move house or have a baby
Horace Dediu on micromobility
Horace Dediu doesn’t just “get” micromobility, he invented the very word “Micromobility”!