Intelligent Transport Podcast Episode 17 – Kevin Orr, Liftango

Beginning the conversation for this episode, Kevin Orr – CEO and Co-Founder of Liftango – shares his thoughts on the importance of improving transport equity in underserved communities, and highlights the benefits that can be experienced by communities when residents have better access to public transport. 

Then, we consider how Demand-Responsive Transport (DRT) services fit into the wider transportation ecosystem, with Kevin explaining how the introduction of these services can support improvements to public transport access and equity. Particular focus is placed on the flexible nature of DRT, compared to more traditional fixed-route services, and how this flexibility can offer users more freedom – which subsequently encourages more sustainable travel behaviours.

In the second half of this episode, we focus on Kevin’s experience over the course of the past seven years since Liftango’s launch, as he shares his unique insight into both the challenges and positive outcomes of introducing DRT and carpooling services from the perspective of public transport operators and authorities, as well as businesses that are looking to offer their employees more sustainable ways of commuting.