How is urban transportation being streamlined? Why would airlines and train operators enter into partnerships? What do drivers want in their next car? In this part of the 2019 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how big data and tight budgets are impacting the ways we get around.

National Express may ferry 19 million Britons around the country each year, but thanks to leaking AC, uncomfortable seats and restrictive schedules, many aren’t thrilled having to travel by coach. Zeelo is hoping to disrupt the sector by providing transport where and when people actually need it.

While there’s often little to differentiate one airline from another, Joon is adopting a different approach to get noticed. This new airline from Air France is aimed squarely at Gen Y travellers, harnessing the power of experiences to live up to their high holiday expectations.

As US domestic airlines seek to win the battleground of domestic travel, perks and incentives begin to play a more prominent role in a passengers decision. Canvas8 spoke to ten Americans to understand what options they feel would most improve their experience.

Due to mounting environmental concerns and discourse around toxic masculinity, the traditional gas-guzzling, hyper-macho image of the sports car is losing its lustre. How are luxury car manufacturers developing and marketing their vehicles to meet people’s changing perceptions of status?

Car ownership can sometimes feel like a necessary evil, with the convenience of being able to drive anywhere at any time requiring a substantial ongoing investment. Turo provides a way to offset these costs by letting users rent out their vehicles as easily as Airbnb hosts rent out their homes.

As cities across America become more congested, people are facing increasingly time-consuming trips to and from work. Bird, an electric scooter sharing start-up, is aiming to solve the ‘last mile’ problem of public transport to encourage people to leave their cars at home and avoid the gridlock.

While bike-sharing schemes have taken off in Europe and Asia, they’re struggling to take hold in the US, where fears around safety often dissuade commuters from hopping on two wheels. So, what can bike-share companies do to make their products appear to be a viable alternative to cars?