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Road XS draws direct inspiration from this spirit, replacing outdated legacy transport software with lean, cloud-based systems built on fairness, simplicity, and constant improvement.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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Join Freddie as we learn about the tale of Jolly, the community bus from Winterville, who broke down just before Christmas and the lengths Emma went to, to get her community moving again.

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A Christmas story about bringing a village community together through the power of demand-responsive transport: grab a mince pie, sit back and relax as Freddie reads you this festive story.

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Merry Christmas!

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This is a lovely Christmas story brought to you by Road XS about Eleanor's Enchanted Christmas and the true Christmas spirit of community transport.

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In this episode of The Road Ahead, host Freddie explores a game-changing transformation in demand-responsive transport (DRT) services. Gone are the days of manual calculations, spreadsheets, and guesswork. With the power of Road XS’s intelligent software, operators, drivers, and passengers can now experience seamless, optimised journeys that boost efficiency and eliminate stress. Join us as we discuss why legacy systems are holding you back, and how embracing smart technology will empower your transport service to reach new heights. This is the future of DRT – effortlessly efficient and brilliantly reliable. You can also learn more here on our blog: https://www.roadxs.com/product/effortlessly-efficient-the-end-of-manual-calculations-and-guesswork

In this episode of The Road Ahead, host Freddie delves into the growing issue of road rage and how it affects drivers on UK roads.

We explore the causes behind this aggressive behaviour, from daily stress to traffic frustrations, and examine its dangerous impact on road safety.

Most importantly, Freddie shares practical tips on preventing road rage and staying calm behind the wheel.

Whether you’re a daily commuter or a weekend driver, this episode will help you navigate stressful situations on the road with a cool head and a focus on safety.

Tune in and learn how to keep calm in the chaos.

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