Golden Age pirates were radical organisational innovators who elected leaders, shared rewards fairly, and created injury compensation centuries before governments did.

Road XS draws direct inspiration from this spirit, replacing outdated legacy transport software with lean, cloud-based systems built on fairness, simplicity, and constant improvement. Today we discuss what the transport industry can genuinely learn from history's most disruptive rule-breakers. Read the whole article here at: https://www.roadxs.com/product/what-can-transport-learn-from-pirates/

Andy Burnham is the Prime Minister, and the Bee Network is now national policy.

In this episode, we cover the £2 bus fare cap from January 2027, 24/7 disabled bus passes from April 2027, and why franchising powers are spreading across England. Then the bigger question: where does that leave community transport, dial-a-ride and DRT, the services covering journeys a timetable never could?

With a new accountability framework already live, clean data is how operators make their case. You can read the full article here: https://www.roadxs.com/insights/andy-burnham-transport/

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Join Freddie as he surveys the hottest transport stories shaping our roads—everything from the rise of electric and hydrogen-powered fleets, to the growing influence of on-demand micro transit services, to the promising potential of autonomous vehicle pilots.

Discover how these trends are revolutionising travel for communities across the country, and learn what operators, policymakers, and riders can expect in 2025 and beyond. If you’re curious about the cutting edge of inclusive, data-driven, and sustainable transportation, this episode is your ticket onto a journey to the future.

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