Road XS Podcast

Road XS Podcast


Latest Episodes

The Need for Volunteer Drivers
October 24, 2019

Volunteer drivers are the backbone of community transport services. Without them, people would not be able to get to where they need to be. In this episode we take a look at the importance of volunteer drivers and how they help their local communities g

The Value of Community Transport with Special Guest David Squires
April 12, 2019

In this episode we're really pleased to welcome our special guest David Squires. We discuss amongst many things the value of community transport for communities, the history of VASA (www.vasa.org.uk), increased traffic, car sharing, calendars and even ru.

GPS Tracking Technology - The Pros and Cons
March 05, 2019

In this episode we take a look at the pros and cons of using GPS technology for your community transport services.  Road XS includes a tracking device which can help deliver a demand responsive transport service, but with every new technology there are o.

The Decline of the Community Bus Service
February 27, 2019

In this episode we take a look at the impact the decline of the community bus service has on local areas and whether anything can be done to bridge the gap. Find out more at www.roadxs.comand feel free to get in touch with your thoughts, feedback and id

How to Handle Increased Passenger Demand and Growth
February 21, 2019

In this episode we take a look at how you can handle increased passenger demand on your transport services.  We highlight some of the key methods and features within Road XS to meet this increased demand and remain completely in control.  Find out more a.

What's the Future for Community Transport?
February 06, 2019

In this episode we take a look at what might be in store for community transport services as autonomous vehicles, drones and flying cars take to our skies. Can technology really give you the confidence and safety that a volunteer or professional driver c

The Shortfalls of Using a Spreadsheet vs Road XS
January 29, 2019

Whilst a spreadsheet is a great tool to get you started in setting up your community transport services, it's not an appropriate solution beyond 10 passengers. In this episode we examine the shortfalls of using a spreadsheet and how they actually create .

Why The Closure of UK Bus Routes is More Damaging Than You Think
December 30, 2018

Buses are the most commonly used form of public transport in the UK with some 4,941 million journeys made in 2016/17. Despite this, cuts continue to happen across the country.  This is a problem for society.  In this episode we take a look at the implica.

The Road Ahead
December 30, 2018

In this edition we take a look back on where Road XS started and where we're heading in 2019.  We also discuss the 5 main things we have learnt about community transport to date and the impact this has had on people's lives. 

How to Increase Your Volunteer Drivers
December 30, 2018

Volunteer drivers are the lifeblood of any community transport service.  In this podcast we look at ways of attracting new volunteer drivers, keeping your current ones and ways to further market your community transport services.  We also help define the.