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How four communities are using demand-responsive technology to revive public transport in 2021

Written by Via Transportation | Apr 8, 2021 4:00:00 AM

As the UK and countries around Europe emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and look to rebuild their transport networks, there is growing interest in how demand-responsive public transport (DRT) can support the challenge of meeting a new level of demand. Our panel of experts explores how some of the world’s most innovative cities, transport authorities, and operators are utilising DRT to provide resilient, compelling, and cost-effective public mobility to their communities.

Panellists include:

  • David John Parker, Head of Commercial, Stagecoach North East
  • Steve Hayes, Head of Network Transformation at Transport for West Midlands
  • Adele Wearing, Strategic Lead for Transport, Milton Keynes Council
  • Silvan Weber, Project Manager, Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich
  • Jess Oppetit, UK Country Manager, Via Transportation Inc.