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Shoosmiths: Trends shaping mobility, logistics & manufacturing in 2026
The piece explores how automation, electrification and mobility-as-a-service are reshaping the sector this year – from London’s supervised robo-taxi trials and the power demands of automation in logistics, to the practical constraints around grid capacity and EV infrastructure (including the emerging role of eHGV charging hubs). It also highlights the growing policy and delivery focus on micromobility and shared services, alongside the regulatory and cost questions organisations will need to anticipate to stay ahead.
On the Grid at Westminster for UMP’s Parliamentary Reception
UMP and our members – Brompton Bicycle, Stagecoach Group Limited, Dott, Shoosmiths, and Mott MacDonald – were thrilled to host our Annual Reception in Parliament. The evening featured a diverse mix of people discussing sustainable transport delivery, as well as a competitive display from several MPs on the Scalextric track…
UMP hosts West of England Roundtable in Bristol
In mid-November, UMP was in Bristol to host a roundtable with local councillors, officials, and other key stakeholders to discuss the transport priorities, opportunities, and challenges facing the West of England and surrounding areas. By some measures, Bristol’s city centre effectively doubles in size during the day, with large numbers of people travelling in from the wider region for work, education, shopping, leisure, and more…
UMP Launches Report on Transforming UK Transport
UMP is delighted to launch its new report, Transforming UK Transport: The Power of Public and Private Partnerships, which sets out a clear framework for how national, regional and local government can work with industry to deliver a more efficient, inclusive and...
UMP and ITS UK Convene Standout Devolution Event
On Friday, the Urban Mobility Partnership, together with Intelligent Transport Systems UK, convened representatives from across the transport sector – combined authorities, national bodies, transport organisations and industry partners – to get practical about what the English Devolution Bill means for real-world delivery.
UMP brings Midlands partners together in Birmingham roundtable
UMP continues its series of local policy roundtables with a session in Birmingham, bringing together local authorities, transport leaders, and mobility innovators to discuss how to accelerate the delivery of more integrated and sustainable transport across the Midlands. Kindly hosted by UMP Member Shoosmiths.
UMP hosts Leeds roundtable to explore practical steps for transport delivery
Last week, the Urban Mobility Partnership kicked off the first in a series of local policy roundtables. Starting in Leeds, we held a focused discussion on integrated transport and how to build a more reliable, customer-focused network across West Yorkshire, featuring a diverse group of voices from across the region.
UMP Launches Community Bus Partnerships Report in Collaboration with Stagecoach
UMP is delighted to launch its new report, Community Bus Partnerships: A proposition to deliver improved local bus services, in collaboration with UMP senior member Stagecoach, to set out our vision for the next phase in the evolution of local bus services. With...
UMP in Conversation with Sir Andy Street, former Mayor of the West Midlands
On 20 March, UMP Chair Julian Scriven had the pleasure of sitting down with former Mayor of the West Midlands Sir Andy Street. Their conversation touched on leadership, devolution and delivery.
Watch the full video to hear more about what he had to say.
UMP Meets with Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood
This morning, UMP's Senior Members – Enterprise Mobility, Brompton Bike Hire and Motability Operations – had the pleasure of meeting with the Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood MP, along with members of his team and other DfT staff. We had an engaging...
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