How can we ensure technologies and technology-based services are both developed around users and realise their wider social and economic benefits? Including autonomous vehicles; Mobility as a Service; new shared services; new business models for car ownership; and the use of data in transport.
Background
The improve transport for the user strategic priority is critical in ensuring the department delivers and maintains a transport system that meets the needs of the public and addresses what they care about most. It puts the needs and expectations of current and potential users (both passengers and freight customers) at the heart of the operation of the transport system and considers about end-to-end journeys, not just individual transport modes. It is focused on ensuring that our infrastructure and the services which use it meet the varied needs of businesses and the public, are attractive, affordable, sustainable, and resilient is a crucial goal for the department.
Next steps
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Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
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