Paul Swinney on the North-South Divide and Urban Productivity
How does Britain’s knowledge economy shape its cities? Paul Swinney from the Centre for Cities joins me to explore the North-South divide, the role of transport in economic growth and why second-tier cities underperform.
We discuss what agglomeration means and why it matters, how post-pandemic work trends are reshaping transport needs and why investing in urban connectivity is key to unlocking Britain’s economic potential.
Giles Fearnley on Entrepreneurship and Groups
Giles Fearnley on entrepreneurship in transport, what generates growth and the future role of the big bus groups.
James Freeman on how to run a bus company
"Just like the bus driver wants to be on the winning team, so a user wants to be a winner" - how to grow the bus business by someone who actually knows.
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