Making Passenger
For public transport agencies and operators navigating the evolving landscape of public transport. Buses continue to play a vital role in keeping communities connected, from everyday commuters to key workers. Whether it’s adapting to new technologies, shifting policies, or the lessons from COVID-19, we cover the topics that matter most to the industry today. Get in touch at @passengerteam or find out more at https://passenger.tech.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 12
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Benefits of Software-as-a-Service in public transport
James and Katherine discuss Software as a Service (SaaS) software in a world where public transport agencies face increasing pressure to modernise their services, improve operational efficiency, and …
Giuseppe Sollazzo: What's the biggest enabler of transport innovation today?
To answer that question - and get our brains ticking over with many more - we welcomed Giuseppe Sollazzo, Head of Data at the DfT, to sit down with Matt and Tom for the final episode of Making Passen…
Dr. Ian Walker: Ask Yourself "What Feels Weird"?
This week, Matt and Tom speak to Dr. Ian Walker. Ian teaches Statistics and Traffic Psychology at the University of Bath and has undertaken research on road safety, travel habits and the impact of en…
Dave Hulbert and Andy Leon: Using data to track and predict crowding on UK buses
Passenger's Engineering Director Dave Hulbert and Engineering Lead Andy Leon join Matt and Tom to explain how they have been able to deliver accurate, robust and reliable updates to help essential tr…
Alex Hornby: The 36 is a Badge of Honour
Matt and Tom spoke to Alex Hornby, Chief Executive Officer at Transdev Blazefield. They wanted to find out how the practicalities of social distancing measures will affect bus operators, drivers and …
Dr. Felicity Rice: The Chronic Health Crisis of UK Roads
From the 15-minute neighbourhood to how tiny changes can create big ripples. Matt and Tom were lucky enough to speak to Bournemouth, Christchurch a& Poole Councillor Dr. Felicity Rice, Portfolio Hold…
Phil Ellis: The Gateway Drug to Sustainable Transport
Passenger's Matt and Tom talk to Phil Ellis, co-founder of bike-share company Beryl.
From the smallest of bays to the biggest of sustainable shared electric micro-mobility system plans, they all agree…
James Carney: Death of the Dolly Mixtures
James Carney, Finance & Commercial Director of Blackpool Transport joins Tom and Matt to talk about how Blackpool is continuing to make buses the first choice for its residents and visitors by being …
Robert Jack: Escape from the 4-wheeled Cocoon
Tom and Matt are joined by Passenger Transport magazine Managing Editor and Publisher Robert Jack. In just half an hour, we covered usership vs ownership, climate concerns and data as a key to proble…
Jason Falconer: The Bicycle Mayor
Cycling plays an important part in how we travel around our towns and cities. This week, Matt and Tom talk to Jason Falconer, chair of the BH Active Travel Forum, about cycling in the south and how i…
Putting People First
Passenger CEO Tom Quay and COO Matt Morgan explain how Passenger has been adjusting to the new world. They discuss business resilience, disaster recovery and being useful, as well as learnings about …
Making Passenger Podcast - Trailer
The Making Passenger podcast is for UK transport operators navigating the coronavirus crisis. After the government instructed citizens to stay at home unless essential, buses emerged as a lifeblood s…