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The role of ITS in cleaner and more sustainable urban mobility

21 March 2019 | By

Transport currently accounts for almost a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Given the scale of this impact, smart mobility solutions will play a key role in improving the environmental credentials of transport by helping transport users make smarter decisions, thereby reducing the sector’s carbon footprint.

A collective approach to tackling public transport challenges

13 March 2019 | By

Stephen Edwards, Executive Director of South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE), was recently named the new Chair of the Urban Transport Group (UTG). Here, we quiz him on the areas he’ll be focusing on in his new role, connecting transport services, working as a collective with other group members, and…

Why public transport operators should embrace car-sharing

13 March 2019 | By

Ride-sharing has the potential to help solve the global problem of pollution, overpopulation and congestion. Katy Medlock, Head of UK at Drivy, explains how integrating car- and ride-share options with public transport could be the way to finally leave personal car ownership in the polluted past.

Ticketing & Payments In-Depth Focus

7 March 2019 | By

Find out how technology frameworks have enabled cross-border ticketing; why it’s finally time for the U.S. to embrace open-loop systems; and the importance of getting policy, fares and payments right to achieve success in MaaS.