Insights and Innovations at Euro Bus Expo
Three packed days of industry speakers, product launches and more
A host of show highlights have been announced for Euro Bus Expo, the flagship trade show for the bus and coach industry, which returns to the NEC Birmingham on 1-3 November. The event will bring thousands of operators and local authorities together with over 200 exhibitors representing the entire supply chain.
The highly anticipated line-up will feature more than 80 vehicles from leading manufacturers, the latest innovations and a free seminar programme covering the industry’s hottest topics.
Event director Helen Conway says: “With just over two weeks to go, we are excited to reveal more details about the inspiring public transport leaders and world-class innovations at the show.
“With ample opportunities to network, and to learn how to enhance the passengers’ experience and business efficiency, the show is the place to connect with suppliers, industry professionals and fellow operators.”
Speaker programme
Leading industry experts are gearing up to speak at the Masterclass Theatre. Here, visitors can learn about the latest opportunities, challenges, and trends ahead.
Day one (1 November 2022)
The power of persuasion
One of the biggest challenges facing the industry now and in the future is persuading modal shift. Visitors will hear from the world authority on influence and persuasion, and author of two Amazon number one best sellers, Philip Hesketh. He will share insights to inspire operators to win hearts, minds and new customers through understanding our Seven Psychological Drivers.
Understanding your customer
Visitors can find out how to apply this knowledge from marketing strategist and founder of Katchi Marketing, Kate Chidzik. Kate will provide actionable strategies for marketing to different demographics, with a focus on the values-driven, proactive, and digitally native Generation Z. Making up 20% of the UK population, this environmentally conscious segment of the market may hold the key to future industry growth.
Zero Emission Coach Taskforce – Identifying the challenges to destination zero
Transitioning to a zero-emission coach fleet comes with many challenges. The Zero Emission Coach Taskforce bought together coach operators and manufacturers, infrastructure, energy, and finance providers, the DfT, and the Scottish and Welsh Governments to identify them. Hear about their findings from Rebecca Kite, Policy Manager for the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT).
Zero Emission Coach Taskforce – Overcoming the challenges to destination zero
Following this, a roundtable discussion will help to form phase two, which seeks to identify possible solutions, collaborations, and requirements for coaches to transition to zero emission alternatives. The session will be led by the taskforce’s chair Ian Luckett and supported by Dan Hayes from Zemo Partnership, Hafsa Ameen from Zeelo, Sukky Choongh and Will Reeves from SMMT.
Day two (2 November 2022)
Baroness Vere, Under-Secretary of State for Transport
Baroness Vere, Under-Secretary of State for Transport, will open the second day of sessions with a whistle-stop tour of the government’s priorities for the bus and coach industry.
On compliance
Senior Traffic Commissioner Richard Turfitt will be speaking on processing times for O licence applications, and on compliance - including key legislative requirements, common pitfalls, and the importance of continuous professional development.
Working in partnership
Visitors will also hear from Jeff Counsell, MD at trentbarton and Kinchbus, and Deborah Oddy, Head of Transport, Environment & Transport, Derbyshire County Council. They will share the success story of a local authority and operator ‘Working in Partnership’ to secure £47m of Bus Service Improvement Plan funding.
Tackling the driver shortage
Finding and retaining drivers continues to be a struggle for many operators, but how should they tackle these problems? Richard Grey, MD at Greys of Ely and Alex Hornby, CEO at Transdev will explore the causes, consequences, and possible solutions.
Infrastructure for the future – Starting the conversation
This panel session will outline factors to consider when adopting new infrastructure, including funding, depot planning, power demand profiling, connecting to the grid, engaging with distribution network operators, and installation. Panellists include Dan Hayes, Zemo Partnership; Michael Kent, Enel X; Daniel Hilson, Evenergi; and Neil Madgwick from UK Power Network.
Day Three (3 November 2022)
Advantages and disadvantages of ZEV for SME’s
ALBUM members Jane Cole from Blackpool Transport and Austin Blackburn from Go Coach will be speaking on the pros and cons of zero emission vehicles for small and medium sized businesses. They will discuss if there is a route for small operators to follow, and what support is required to avoid higher fares or service reductions.
How can big data deliver better businesses and better services for passengers?
Big data has changed the world around us, disrupting business models and shaping new ways of delivering services. This session examines its potential impact on the sector, and how it can be used to make operations more efficient, profitable and productive. CPT Cymru’s director Josh Miles will be speaking to Keith Bradbury, co-founder of innovative coach start-up Ember Coaches, and technology providers including Daniel Chick from Zipabout, and Dave Joshua from Optibus.
Innovation Challenge – The pitches and results
The Innovation Challenge will allow visitors to discover many of the industry's latest product and service developments. Exhibitor entries will be displayed at the Innovation Challenge Gallery, where visitors will vote for their favourites on the first two days of the show. Suppliers of innovations with the most votes will deliver a 90-second pitch of their products and services to attendees and a panel of judges on day three.
Judges include Phil Hitchen, MD of Belle Vue Coaches; Chloe Leach-O’Connell, MD of Leach-O’Connell Consultancy; Jon Eardley, MD at Abellio London; Tom Morgan, Group Commercial Director at trentbarton; and Josh Miles, Director CPT Cymru. The results will be announced at 2.30pm.
Innovation Challenge entries:
All in One ‘Wedge’ MIMO Bus, Coach & Tram Antenna, from Antenna and Cables: A low profile, “future proof” antenna exclusively designed for the commercial transport industry.
All-In-One Validation & Retailing Ticketing System, from TransMach Systems: An all-in-one solution to help reduce fare dodging, retailing tickets, and digitalise manual forms and waybills.
AssetGo, from AssetGo Fleet & Compliance Management: A SaaS-based software platform that helps to streamline fleet operations and manage compliance.
BetterFleet, from Evenergi UK: A platform to plan, optimise and manage zero-emission vehicle fleet transition.
Camira Print, from Camira Transport Fabrics: A “cutting edge” digital print solution that delivers the ultimate in design and manufacturing freedom in bus and coach interiors.
Customer Resolution Centre, from Omnibus: A system to efficiently manage and resolve customer feedback that automatically collates enquiries into a central location.
Driver's Mate, from DriveTech (UK): Animations for drivers about safety at the wheel and best on-road practice for checking the vehicle and looking out for customers.
Evolve, from CitySwift: Evolve blends GPS, scheduling and ticketing data to deliver AI-powered runtimes that drastically improve journey speeds and service dependability.
Hekaton, from Zenobē: Software that collects and analyses data, allowing fleet operators to minimise ‘peak power’ and energy costs while increasing operational efficiency.
Journeo Portal, from Journeo: Combines data, remote access/live monitoring and insight from critical on-vehicle systems and fleet/service management tools in one platform.
MiX Vision AI, from MiX Telematics Europe Limited: A dashcam solution that uses machine vision and ADAS technology to monitor risky driving behaviours.
Monapass, from Flowbird Urban Intelligence: A MaaS app with many features, including account-based ticketing, secure in app m-tickets storage, integrated journey planning and more.
NotLost, from NotLost: A cloud-based SaaS lost property solution developed for Transport for London to enhance its passenger experience and explore improvements in intensive processes.
On-Demand Route Tracking, from BusWhere: Riders can ask for a pickup at any location. Rider and driver information is automatically shared, and the rider can see the bus on its way to pick them up.
Pedal Acoustic Feedback System, from Ardent: A feedback system that plays an audible tone to the driver whenever the accelerator is pressed to prevent incidents involving misapplication of pedals.
Run Out Accelerator, from Freeway Fleet Systems: Defects reported by drivers during first-use checks are captured electronically and pooled with defects already listed to minimise disruption during morning run-outs.
Scenic Buses, from Mangopear Creative: A website showcasing the many great bus routes in Britain, with timetables, route maps, tickets and information on things to do along the way.
Stratio Predictive Battery Analytics, from Battery Cortex Project: Research conducted by Stratio with Caetano Bus and the University of Halmstad to offer a more advanced set of metrics for electric buses.
The Cloud Workshop, from Tranzaura: An all in one, connected digital platform that optimises the efficiency of compliance, safety and maintenance within a workshop environment.
The Connected Workshop, from Freeway Fleet Systems: Data from mobile devices and onboard vehicle sensors is transmitted live to a central hub that holds all fleet maintenance data.
Ticketer’s Smart Gateway, from Ticketer: Enables the Ticketer ETM to deliver fully integrated and richer solutions and data, for example by displaying occupancy data onto destination blinds.
TM Guide App, from EOS Training: This industry-first product will provide transport managers with the latest compliance on the go, replacing the requirement for material-based publications.
TransXChange Studio, from Elydium: An affordable cloud-native subscription service that makes timetable verification simple. No software installation is required, and there are no setup fees.
Wheely-Safe, from Wheely Safe: An in-motion wheel loss detection system, incorporating brake and hub temperature monitoring with an intelligent TPMS.
For full details about the products and services competing for an Innovation Challenge Award, visit:
https://eurobusxpo.com/innovation-challenge/
Show registration
To register for a free trade pass to attend, visit:
Free coach transfers to Euro Bus Expo
Free of charge coach transfers, sponsored by Zeelo, will be running to and from six locations including Brighton, Cardiff, Colchester, Liverpool, Portsmouth and York across the three days. Attendees interested in picking up these services en route to and from Birmingham are encouraged to complete the online booking form, as additional pickups will be arranged based on demand. To book, visit:
https://zeelo.co/rides/zeelo-eurobus-2022
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Media enquiries to:
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About the Organisers
Diversified Communications UK Ltd is a fast-growing trade event organiser and publisher based in Brighton. Its transport & travel portfolio includes Euro Bus Expo; Coach & Bus UK; routeone magazine; routeone Awards; British Tourism & Travel Show and the British Coach Tourism Awards. For more information, visit: www.divcom.co.uk.
Diversified UK is part of Diversified Communications, a leading international media company with a portfolio of publications, face-to-face exhibitions and conferences. Diversified Communications connects, educates and strengthens business communities in over 15 industries. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA with divisions and offices around the world, it remains a privately held, third generation, family-owned business. For more information, visit: www.divcom.com.
Meet the brand: Ticketer
We catch up with Nikki Ball from Ticketer to find out more about the brand and exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo, on stand T76
Tell us a bit more your company?
Ticketer
Your innovative transit and data intelligence partner.
Ticketer is a UK leading public transport ticketing software and information systems provider. From delivering cloud-based, data-driven information, to developing innovative mobility solutions, Ticketer is passionate about helping operators operate.
As a ticketing and data partner, Ticketer drives operational efficiencies and insights to fuel operator revenue. Its’ technology is customised for operators of all sizes, offering a breadth of live travel information and payment options, including contactless payments through Tap On/Tap Off solutions, Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) integration and Account-Based Ticketing.
As a mark of its innovative contribution to the industry, Ticketer has been awarded several accolades. Amongst others the prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise: Innovation 2020, ranked by Financial Times as one of Europe’s top 1000 fastest growing companies (2020), awarded the Transport Ticketing Award for 2021 Digital Champion and selected for the Most Innovative Public Transportation Technology 2022 title by the UK Transport Awards.
Having acquired the Norwegian ticketing company FARA, a leading provider of passenger-oriented systems and solutions across the Nordic markets, Ticketer has significantly widened its development capabilities and product portfolio, accelerating its international expansion.
www.ticketer.com
Tell us about your latest product(s), service(s), promotions or launches visitors can hope to see on your stand:
Those that know us well, are aware that we love a good theme at our events and this year is no different. As well as popping by for some fun and yummy snacks, you can experience all this on our stand:
- Electronic Ticket Machines (ETMs): Come and see why the UK’s leading ETMs are much, much more than your standard ticketing device. They accept multiple fare payment forms, track vehicles and schedule adherence, communicate with drivers, capture vehicle checks and provide a wealth of reporting data that’s accessible online, anywhere and at any time.
- Ticketer Handheld: Our small, lightweight and contactless-ready Handheld, packs in all the great innovative features that you would find on our on-bus ETMs, but with the added bonus of being completely mobile.
- Tap Off Readers (TOR): The pole-mounted reader which enables frictionless travel with one simple tap out with a contactless card. With Tap On / Tap Off, you’re no longer forced to change your fare structure in order to introduce account-based ticketing, giving passengers reassurance they are only paying for the travel they actually do.
- Portal screens: A ‘behind the scenes’ look at our cloud-based, back office management and reporting system, delivering the Electronic Ticket Machine (ETM) functionality in an easy-to-use web-based system.
- Our latest initiative: Ticketer’s Smart Gateway. Come and see the cornerstone of our drive for Connected Bus. Delivering an on-bus platform for multiple 3rd party suppliers at minimum cost, reducing hardware and SIMs, providing the perfect solution to future-proof operations. Enhances performance and passenger satisfaction, integrates solution management and data plus reduces cost.
Whether you fancy a chat about any of our ticketing machines, a demo or simply want to pop by for a catch up and some laughter, please come along to the Ticketer stand T76.
Why is exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo 2022 an unmissable opportunity for you?
Euro Bus Expo – it’s the place to be! After a three year wait, it’s an unmissable opportunity to catch up with industry friends, hear about the latest developments in the industry and, just as important, to have some fun. We’ve really missed the buzz of meeting people in person at big events and this will be a wonderful chance to showcase our latest releases, and see what our industry friends have been up to. We want to see people smile, laugh and know that we’ve still got their backs. It’s an event not to be missed, which shows how the bus industry can be innovative and forward-thinking. It’s the perfect one-stop shop for everything coach and bus! For us, Euro Bus Expo is the one to watch. Our favourite time of the year and the perfect time for everyone to follow the laughter, have some fun and, as always, see some ducks at the Ticketer stand – an opportunity not to be missed.
Meet the brand: Irizar UK Ltd
We catch up with Julie Hartley from Irizar UK to find out more about the brand and exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo, on stand A10.
Tell us a bit more your company?
Irizar UK is based in Nottinghamshire and is UK is the sole supplier of Irizar Integral coaches, powered by DAF, in the United Kingdom.
Coaches offered cover the full range of sectors, ranging from the iconic Irizar i8, the ultimate in comfort and style for corporate charter, sports teams and continental touring, the versatile and elegant Irizar i6S Efficient, a coach that can cover all the bases for touring and day trips, private hire and contracts, the Irizar i6, offering style and frugality for contracts and private hire and the workhorse Irizar i4, a low height coach offering high capacity with kerb appeal. All models can be built to full PSVAR compliance.
Coaches are supported by a comprehensive and multitiered aftercare offering. Irizar UK continually looks for the most effective way to ensure our customers receive the highest quality care.
We have a team of field service engineers alongside full access to the DAF dealer network . To further support this we also have a 24/7 helpline should assistance outside of working hours be required.
Irizar UK’s Parts Centre is located in Worksop in partnership with Masterpart. We have a very experienced team that are on hand to advise, and we always hold a vast stock of genuine Irizar parts to ensure our operators are able to access exactly what they need without delay.
iService is a digital platform enabling customers of Irizar Integral vehicles to access extensive information specific to their vehicle. The platform allows the user to obtain Technical Documentation, the Parts Catalogue / Eshop and also Maintenance material.
Irizar Training Courses are available to all owners Irizar Integral vehicles at three technical levels to ensure that customers are familiar with all the systems aboard their vehicle.
Tell us about your latest product(s), service(s), promotions or launches visitors can hope to see on your stand:
Irizar coaches are distinguished by their legendary design, quality of build and technical innovation, ensuring passenger comfort, driver appeal and minimised operating costs. At Euro Bus Expo 2022, Irizar UK is exhibiting its latest editions of its iconic range of coaches, alongside an Irizar ie Tram, 100% zero emission bus, shown in the UK for the first time
The iconic i8 launched in 2015 to great acclaim, is now available with digital camera vision system in lieu of traditional mirrors.
Introducing the New Irizar i6S Efficient, our most Efficient coach to date.
With the new i6S, consumption and emissions have been reduced up to 13%, weight is down to 950 kg and the aerodynamic coefficient is 30% lower. That makes it a latest generation vehicle designed to provide maximum efficiency to operators, the best experience to passengers and it emphasises sustainability.
The new generation Irizar i4 coach, which was presented for the first time at Busworld 2019, now offers significant new features that mainly focus on a major reduction in weight and optimal axle load distribution. This has resulted in a lighter vehicle, weighing up to 955 kg less, depending on the chosen configuration.
With its structural redesign and incorporation of optimised and innovative technology solutions, the i4 will generate significant fuel savings of up to 5% and, therefore, improvements in CO2 emissions reductions.
The Irizar ie tram gives the appearance and features of a tram with the flexibility of a city bus.
The 12metre version on display this year is opportunity charged with depot charged and 18metre variants also available. The ie tram creates a real stepped change in the image of the bus.
Why is exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo 2022 an unmissable opportunity for you?
Euro Bus Expo is an opportunity to get face to face with the UK’s operators and industry stake holders in a unique environment. By inviting visitors to view the Irizar product on our stand and experience what the Irizar ethos is all about.
It allows us to new meet new and existing customers and help build long lasting relationships across the whole of the Irizar team. This is especially important in 2022 following the pandemic, allowing our industry to regroup after a particularly turbulent few years and as we plan towards the future.