Here’s looking at you HS2: Is the project already in trouble
HS2 promises to provide a fast and reliable train service from major regional cities to London, but is the project already in trouble before it has even begun?
Tag: Transport
How can entrepreneurs capitalise on sharing economy growth?
By Staff writer
Over the past decade, we have witnessed rapid sharing economy growth an industry that has turned the concept of lending personal assets into a business model.
Combining a work trip with sightseeing and tourist attractions
By Staff writer
When it comes to travelling abroad or to a previously undiscovered destination for a work trip, there are several ways in which you can make the most of the opportunity.
Five easy wins to increase productivity during business travel
By Staff writer
When it comes to business travel, we ve all been there juggling our laptops with our briefcases, or balancing a croissant precariously on our knees, whilst taking a sip of scorching coffee.
UK MD of Volkswagen-backed taxi app Gett on accelerating away from rivals while driving business
To mark the launch of our Black Cab Entrepreneurs series in partnership with taxi app Gett, we sat down with the company’s MD of Western Europe, Remo Gerber, for the first of our backseat video interviews.
With power of Sadiq Khan behind them, can London’s black cabs slam on Uber’s brakes?
Sadiq Khan’s intervention in the London cab market is seen as a boost for black cabs but there are still lessons to be learned from Uber and others, says Smart Design’s Nathaniel Giraitis.
New export country series: It’s not all oil and gas in the UAE
By Richard Cuda
Richard Cuda, Santander UK’s Middle East specialist, gives his views on why UK businesses should consider the UAE as an export market, some of the challenges that should be considered before entering the market and the services which are available to UK businesses without even leaving the UK.
Virgin Trains passengers can bin Netflix 200 hours of film and TV content now on-board
Virgin Trains has seemingly taken inspiration from Netflix with the launch of BEAM, a free on-board entertainment platform designed to deliver luxury and convenience with some 200 hours of content for passengers, including Captain America: The Winter Soldier, House of Cards, Top Gear and Frozen.
Jaguar Land Rover speeds into tech with launch of mobile startup InMotion
Automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover has launched InMotion, a new startup arm of the business that will use tech to develop mobile services designed to solve issues faced in the transport industry.
London taxi industry seeks backing from next mayor for ambitious plan to revolutionise trade
Operators from London’s taxi industry have come together for a plan that looks to revolutionise the city’s black cab, making them faster, smarter and greener, and they’re calling on Boris Johnson’s replacement to support the cause.