Birmingham has announced a plan that seeks to improve its public transport systems and limit the amount of private vehicles in the city centre. The hope is that these moves will reduce carbon emissions and also reinvent the city as a supersized neighbourhood based upon local centres.

Could the 15-minute city gain ground post-pandemic? What safety concerns will arise as people get back on the road? And how can mobility-as-a-service democratise transit? In this part of the 2021 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about the rising importance of safe and inclusive transport.

Ridepanda is the first platform of its kind – a one-stop e-ride shop that helps people find the right electric vehicle for their needs. Based in the US, the brand’s early success reflects a burgeoning interest in sustainable, safe, and long-term forms of alternative transport.

E-scooter uptake has skyrocketed in cities across Europe and start-ups are facing the inevitable regulatory crackdown, following issues with parking and safety. But as people continue to shift to micromobility, brands can play a key role in building the mobility infrastructure of the future.