Michael Hodson

Getting around: digital platforms and public transport systems

By Michael Hodson, Andrew McMeekin and Andy Lockhart Filed Under: All posts, Cities and Environment, Urban Posted: January 22, 2025

Over the last 15 years, digital mobility platforms for ride hailing like Uber, bike sharing like Beryl, e-scooter rental like Lime and journey planning apps like Citymapper have become common in urban societies. They are often seen as ‘disrupting’ the organisation of existing public transport systems and creating competition. In this article from our On […]

COVID-19 and the future of urban mobility

By Michael Hodson and Andrew McMeekin Filed Under: All posts, Cities and Environment, Urban Posted: June 12, 2020

COVID-19 has comprehensively disrupted urban mobility systems. Public transport authorities are running skeleton services, while streets are less congested. In the midst of lockdown conditions, urban mobility systems look unrecognisable. Here, Dr Mike Hodson and Professor Andrew McMeekin reflect on how different areas have responded to the lockdown, and discuss key considerations that will shape […]

Could Greater Manchester’s plans for transport be bolder?

By Andrew McMeekin and Michael Hodson Filed Under: Devo, Urban Posted: May 18, 2017

Greater Manchester’s Transport Strategy 2040 was published in February 2017. Led by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), the Strategy aims to direct the long-term shape of Greater Manchester’s transport system to 2040. With a new mayor and devolution, there is an opportunity to be bolder, to make the most of this opportunity, say Mike Hodson and […]

Getting around: digital platforms and public transport systems

COVID-19 and the future of urban mobility

Could Greater Manchester’s plans for transport be bolder?

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