Meet the Brand: Towergate Insurance
We catch up with Halimah Mirza from Towergate Insurance to find out more about their brand and exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo, on stand 156
Tell us a bit about your company?
Towergate Insurance are a leading independent insurance broker and risk management advisor in the UK with a strong presence in over 50 communities. They specialise in bespoke insurance for buses, coaches, and minibuses, offering coverage for fleets of every size. As well as motor fleet insurance, a complete range of covers is available including property, employers’ and public liability, and specialist insurance for tour operators. A team of Towergate claims specialists and 24/7 direct-to-insurer motor claims helplines are available to provide a proactive and responsive claims service to meet the diverse needs of clients.
Tell us about your latest product(s), service(s), promotions or launches visitors can hope to see on your stand?
Motor Fleet, Commercial Combined, Combined Liability, Personal Accident and Travel, Management Liability, Cyber Liability, Engineering Inspection, Tour Operators Liability, Travel Bonds, Fleet Risk Management, Bespoke Health and Safety, Private Medical, Claims Management Services.
A free insurance review will be available at the stand advising market trends, rate stability and new products.
A chance to win an overnight stay for two (T&Cs apply)
Towergate Travel can carry out a free review on the day of your travel insurance scheme requirements, providing advice on the best way forward for you through the regulations.
Why is exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo 2024 an unmissable opportunity for you?
The expo attracts key decision-makers from the bus and coach expo, including operators, manufacturers and suppliers. This is a great audience for showcasing our specialised products tailored for the transport sector. With thousands of visitors, exhibiting at the expo raises Towergate's profile in a highly relevant market and provides insights into the latest innovations and trends in the transport industry which helps Towergate stay informed and adapt its insurance offerings to meet the evolving needs of the sector.
Transport Minister to Open Final Day of Industry’s Leading Showcase
Euro Bus Expo 2024 brings the UK’s bus and coach industry together, with 190 exhibitors, 75+ vehicles, and three days of expert-led insights on the future of transport.
The UK’s largest coach and bus industry event, Euro Bus Expo, is just days away. Running from 12-14 November 2024 at the NEC Birmingham, this event brings together industry leaders, cutting-edge innovations, and practical insights into the future of passenger transport.
Opening the event on its third and final day, Simon Lightwood MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Local Transport, will deliver an address at the Masterclass Theatre.
Transport Minister Simon Lightwood’s Address
Simon Lightwood MP, appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Local Transport in July 2024, will open Day three on 14 November with a 10-minute address. As a former Shadow Transport Minister, Lightwood brings a wealth of experience in local transport.
The Minister is expected to talk about the Government’s ambitions for the coach and bus sector, and how it will approach supporting the key role played by manufacturers and suppliers in delivering this. This address offers attendees insight into the Government’s vision for the future of the UK’s coach and bus industries.
Helen Conway, Event Director for the Expo’s organiser, Diversified Communications, says: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Transport Minister Simon Lightwood to Euro Bus Expo.
“His support highlights the importance of the coach and bus industry, and his presence underscores the vital role we all play in shaping sustainable and efficient public transport for the future. It will be an honour to have him there showing his commitment to the issues that matter most to our industry.”
Masterclass Theatre Programme
Simon Lightwood MP’s address is one of many highlights in the three-day Masterclass Theatre programme, which features 47 speakers in 28 sessions, including:
- Day 1: Sessions on achieving Net Zero, franchising models, and decarbonising fleets, including insights from Andrew Luckett on the UK’s largest data-driven decarbonisation report.
- Day 2: The CPT Operator Forum, hosted by the Confederation of Passenger Transport, will cover topics such as AI, accessibility, recruitment, and the future of coach travel.
- Day 3: Beyond Simon Lightwood’s address, attendees can explore sessions on zero-emission fleet operations, driver wellbeing, and the conclusion of the show’s Innovation Challenge.
A Comprehensive Showcase
Euro Bus Expo 2024 is set to host 190 exhibitors, showcasing a range of vehicles, equipment, technology, and services. With over 75 vehicles on display - including several new launches - from 25 leading manufacturers and dealers, visitors will see the latest advancements in zero-emission technologies, accessible transport solutions, and luxury coach travel.
Further highlights include:
- Innovation Challenge: A premier competition showcasing industry-leading innovations, where finalists will pitch their products to a live audience on 14 November. The winners will be awarded gold, silver, and bronze certificates, as well as an Operators’ Choice Award, as voted by visitors on the first two days of the show.
- Euro Bus Expo Connect: New this year, Euro Bus Expo Connect allows registered visitors and exhibitors to arrange meetings, build personalised itineraries, and connect with industry peers in advance of the show.
Register Now for Free Admission
With over 8,000 expected attendees, Euro Bus Expo 2024 is the must-attend event for coach and bus industry professionals.
Free registration is available at eurobusxpo.com.
Meet the Brand: CitySwift
We catch up with Caroline Lawless from CitySwift to find out more about their brand and exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo, on stand 210
Tell us a bit about your company?
Bus networks of all sizes use CitySwift’s Performance Optimisation Platform to solve problems with data. Operators and transport authorities use CitySwift’s insights, recommendations, and predictions to deliver efficient, reliable, and in-demand services.
By ingesting vehicle location, ticketing, and schedule data, CitySwift builds an accurate picture of the network. This data is cleaned and enriched by CitySwift’s AI engine to ensure high-quality insights.
CitySwift’s analysis is delivered across two key areas of the platform:
- Business intelligence: 50+ KPIs covering punctuality, efficiency, and demand, plus a range of dashboards for root-cause analysis (driver performance, vehicle block performance, congestion and speeds, passenger movements and delays).
- Recommendations and predictions: Validate schedules and retrieve suggested runtime improvements, with the ability to test different scenarios and assess the impact on performance and resource. Receive customised recommendations on what to optimise for quick wins across the network.
Innovative transport providers including National Express, Go-Ahead Group, Metroline, and Transport for Greater Manchester power punctuality, reliability, efficiency and passenger satisfaction with CitySwift.
Tell us about your latest product(s), service(s), promotions or launches visitors can hope to see on your stand?
We have three exciting new product features that visitors can see in action at CitySwift’s stand:
- CitySwift Spotlight is an intelligent, personalised recommendation engine for high performing bus networks. Developed in collaboration with our innovation partner, National Express West Midlands, Spotlight automatically pinpoints and prioritises the best routes to optimise, tailored to your network’s unique needs. Empower stakeholders to spot quick wins, prioritise effectively, benchmark opportunities, and showcase the predicted impact of potential changes.
- CitySwift Simulations allows users to understand and compare the performance vs resource tradeoffs of different runtime scenarios. Equipped with these predictions, users can confidently and quickly make changes that maximise assets and passenger experience – within the constraints of the bus network.
- CitySwift’s Speed Map Dashboard highlights areas of congestion and bus stop usage. Operators and authorities can use this dashboard to understand what areas may benefit from schedule changes, bus lanes, waiting facility upgrades, or traffic signal updates. Time periods can be compared to highlight changes, improvements and quality decline over time across passenger usage, speeds, punctuality, and passenger delays.
Why is exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo 2024 an unmissable opportunity for you?
Euro Bus Expo 2024 is a flagship event for all of our team. It’s a great opportunity for us to connect with customers, network with other industry insiders and experts, and keep up to date on all the latest bus industry trends. We’re excited to be hosting Customer Happy Hours at Stand 210 from 4pm to 5pm on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th November. Stop by to say hello to our team, chat with our customers, and learn more about how CitySwift is powering over 1.3 billion passenger journeys annually for the world's most innovative bus networks.