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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.
Fleetworld: EVs and accessibility from the UK’s largest fleet owner, UMP Member Motability Operations
Motability Operations, a member of the Urban Mobility Partnership, has been featured in Fleetworld for its mass adoption of electric vehicles – over 40,000 and counting – which can be accessed through its Motability Scheme. James Douglas, manufacturer and...
UMP Member Trainline hosts second ‘I came by train, Project 30%’ event
Last month, Urban Mobility Partnership member Trainline hosted its second annual I came by train event, a panel session which discussed how to achieve a 30% increase in passenger rail travel by 2035 through behavioural change. Trainline have predicted that this 30%...
UMP features in Liverpool Chamber’s Voice Of Business
UMP has featured in the Liverpool Chamber's Voice of Business with an article which discusses the value of partnerships to support sustainable transport in Liverpool. We were pleased to host a joint roundtable with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority in...
Intelligent Transport: UMP delighted to welcome Motability in mission to enhance passenger accessibility
Intelligent Transport has covered The Urban Mobility Partnership welcoming Motability Operations to its coalition of organisations working to advance urban mobility solutions. Motability Operations runs the Motability Scheme which leases accessible vehicles to over...
Greenfleet: UMP Member Liftango features in 150th Issue
Great to see Urban Mobility Partnership member Liftango in this month's GREENFLEET, discussing how on-demand shared transport can help bridge the commuter transport gap to encourage climate-friendly, local and accessible carpool sharing initiatives. CEO of Liftango,...
Transport and Energy: UMP features in article on developing solutions to urban mobility
In an article for Transport and Energy, James Lancaster, chair of the Urban Mobility Partnership, explains why the group was formed. One key reason was to develop practical policies and work with government to implement sustainable mobility solutions, such as mobility...
Parking Live: Conduent supports webinar on social equity in Parking and Transportation
UMP Member Conduent Transportation supports Parking Live in its webinar on Social Equity in Parking and Transportation. The webinar was hosted by Maïlys Garden Scotland Lead for Women in Transport alongside an expert panel of international speakers, sharing what is...
Greenfleet: An active and sustainable commute
Julian Scriven, managing director of Brompton Bike Hire – member of the Urban Mobility Partnership – discusses the success of the Wheels for Heroes Campaign during the pandemic, and the importance of integrating micro mobility with public transport and other shared...
Smart Cities: Housing plans must factor in multimodal transit systems
The Urban Mobility Partnership says any conversation on housebuilding must take a holistic approach and focus not only on “how we live”, but “how we move” James Lancaster of the Urban Mobility Partnership reflects on the UK political party conference season and...
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