Managing the personal transport revolution
Our region has one of Europe’s busiest e-scooter hire networks, and we’ve added 1,250 WESTbikes making it even easier to leave the car at home for short trips or to link up with public transport. With over 16 million rides as of June 2025, we’re gathering the data to look in detail at how e-scooters are being used, informing future decisions by the Department for Transport regarding their long-term future.
Piloting sustainable deliveries
Sustainable travel isn’t just for people, it can be for packages too. Many businesses in the region are already embracing the benefits of e-cargo bikes, and we’ve been trialling electric cargo bikes at places like hospitals and universities, tracking their performance and carbon savings in depth. Our goal is to produce an evidence-based blueprint for businesses wishing to make cleaner deliveries, with fewer delivery vans clogging city centres.
Putting bus passengers in control
Unlike a regular bus, Dynamic Demand Responsive Transport uses smaller capacity but highly flexible vehicles with no fixed routes or timetables; passengers request where and when they want to travel. As part of the regional WESTlink service, we piloted a trial zone in and around North Bristol and Avonmouth/Severnside, where existing public transport options are otherwise limited. By including a network of ‘virtual’ bus stops, the trial explored the potential for people to get to work more easily without using the car.
Coming soon: one app for all your travel needs
Imagine planning your entire journey and buying all your tickets in just one mobile app — bus, scooter, bike or train. The Mayoral Combined Authority is bringing technology and transport services together, making it easier to plan and pay for different types of transport in a single, convenient transaction. The app is currently undergoing a thorough testing process, readying for a launch later in 2025.
Smarter planning starts with better data
To help deliver the region’s strategic goals, whether assessing development potential or managing traffic flow, the Transport Data Hub is becoming the go-to place for reliable transport data.
The Transport Data Hub is a major advancement in efficiency and collaboration, reducing the need to find and analyse data from multiple sources. Non-experts can self-serve at the touch of a button, while more experienced data users are able to work more productively and get onto higher value tasks.
