Mobility Redefined

Prague's public transport network carries close to a billion passenger journeys a year through one of Europe's most protected historic city centres, while racing to modernise for the decades ahead. Balancing heritage, growth and technology is no small task, and few people understand that balance better than Jan Barchanek.In this episode, Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz speaks with Jan Barchanek, Transport Director and COO of the Prague Public Transport Company (DPP), about running trams, buses and metro across a historic city with narrow streets and limited space for cars. Jan explains DPP's approach to smart electrification, the practicalities of driverless metro on Lines C and D, and how the ROPID-coordinated integrated ticketing system keeps buses, trams, rail and ferries working as one network. He also shares how DPP trains its workforce through its own dedicated training school, and why long-term financing certainty matters as much as new technology.Whether you lead a transport authority, an operator, or a technology business supporting one, this conversation offers a clear, practical view of how a major European capital keeps its network resilient, affordable and people-focused.Chapters00:00 Podcast Intro00:17 Meet Jan Barchanek01:23 Career Journey at DPP03:32 Running Transit in Historic Prague05:41 Affordable Fares and Night Service07:07 Smart Bus Electrification Strategy09:57 Digitalization and Driverless Metro11:30 Integrated Transport with ROPID13:32 Workforce Training and Change17:11 Vision for 2030 and Beyond19:38 Final Takeaway and OutroConnect with Us:Website: https://mobilityredefined.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mobility-redefined/Mobility Redefined is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.comHost: Dr. Kaan YildizgozProducer: Mike CartmelExecutive Producer: Darren TurpinSpecial thanks to:Brand design: Tina OlagundoyeDigital Media: Belén Iturrioz CampoMarketing content and Mobility Redefined newsletter: Mike CartmelIf you have a question or comment, email us at [email protected]: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.

As cities rethink how public transport is funded and run, four senior leaders came together to share what's actually working, and what isn't. Recorded live on the Modaxo stand at InnoTrans Berlin 2026, this special roundtable edition of Mobility Redefined tackles mobility at a crossroads: navigating the trends, challenges and future of the sector.Dr. Kaan Yıldızgöz is joined by Fernanda Esbizaro Rodrigues Rudnik, Board Director at ARTESP (Agência Reguladora de Transporte do Estado de São Paulo), Manuel Valdés López, CEO of the Autoritat del Transport Metropolità (ATM) in Barcelona, Cherie Lee, Chief Engineering Officer at Yarra Trams in Melbourne, and Lex Bentner, Head of Public Transport for the Ville de Luxembourg. Together they cover fare policy and subsidy trade-offs, private concession models, free public transport, bus electrification, and how ageing networks are using data to manage maintenance and supply chains.The panel closes by looking ten years ahead, sharing the one change each believes their organisation must achieve, followed by closing remarks from Bill Delaney, CEO of Modaxo. A candid, practical conversation for anyone working on the funding, governance or operation of public transport.Chapters00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:31 Meet the Panel02:31 Sao Paulo Regulation Shift05:05 Barcelona Fare Discounts07:47 Luxembourg Goes Fare Free09:48 Melbourne Fares and Ageing Trams14:13 Concessions and Passenger Impact16:58 Barcelona Governance and Integration20:35 Luxembourg Electric Bus Lessons24:06 Predictive Maintenance with Data27:35 Ten Year Priorities Round33:45 Wrap Up and Modaxo Closing36:07 Final Thanks and SubscribeConnect with Us:Website: https://mobilityredefined.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mobility-redefined/Mobility Redefined is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.comHost: Dr. Kaan YildizgozProducer: Mike CartmelExecutive Producer: Darren TurpinSpecial thanks to:Brand design: Tina OlagundoyeDigital Media: Belén Iturrioz CampoMarketing content and Mobility Redefined newsletter: Mike CartmelIf you have a question or comment, email us at [email protected]: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.

Technology now touches almost every journey people take, from buses and taxis to trains and airports. In this bonus episode, Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz sits down with Bill Delaney, Chief Executive Officer of Modaxo, to explore what it takes to build and scale a global technology business dedicated to people movement.Bill explains why Modaxo deliberately avoids centralising its more than 40 businesses. Each one keeps the independence to serve its local market, and just as importantly, to develop offerings for narrow or specialist parts of the market rather than a one size fits all approach, while still sharing best practice across the group. He discusses Modaxo's expansion beyond traditional public transport into aviation, parking and traffic management, the company's commitment to never selling the businesses it acquires, and the growing gap between fast-moving technology and slow procurement cycles.Whether you lead a transport authority, an operator, or a technology business serving the sector, this conversation offers a candid look at how one of the industry's largest players thinks about growth, autonomy and long-term commitment.Chapters00:00 Welcome00:41 Meet Bill Delaney01:45 Bill’s Path in Transit Tech03:17 What Modaxo Is04:49 Global Scale, Local Autonomy07:39 Ecosystem Across the Journey10:53 Two Billion Journeys Goal12:18 Aviation Expansion13:13 Forever Home Promise14:40 People and Leadership Growth17:05 AI Strategy and Procurement19:07 Mobility 5.0 Vision20:12 Favourite Modes and Integration22:21 CloseConnect with Us:Website: https://mobilityredefined.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mobility-redefined/ Mobility Redefined is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.comHost: Dr. Kaan YildizgozProducer: Mike CartmelExecutive Producer: Darren TurpinSpecial thanks to:Brand design: Tina OlagundoyeDigital Media: Belén Iturrioz CampoMarketing content and Mobility Redefined newsletter: Mike CartmelIf you have a question or comment, email us at [email protected] Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.

As cities across the world grapple with growth, congestion and ageing infrastructure, few networks face the scale of challenge that Transport for London manages every day. In this episode, Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz speaks with Andy Lord, Commissioner of Transport for London, at TfL's headquarters at Palestra.Andy shares how TfL brings buses, rail, the Underground, cycling and road networks together under one roof, and explains the thinking behind major investments such as new rolling stock, the DLR extension to Thamesmead, and TfL's growing use of AI. He also sets out the real reasoning behind congestion charging and the Ultra Low Emission Zone.Whether you're leading a transport authority, planning a city's mobility strategy, or simply curious about what makes London's network work, this conversation offers a candid look inside one of the world's most complex transport systems.Chapters00:00 – Welcome and Introduction02:11 – Integration, Growth and Economic Impact05:38 – TfL's New Business Plan: Funding, Renewals and Upgrades08:21 – Accessibility, Technology and Long-Term Growth Projects10:08 – Inside London's Bus Franchise Model14:33 – Rail Reliability and the Renewals Challenge16:43 – Congestion Charging and Ultra Low Emission Zones20:08 – Cycling, Active Travel and Autonomous Vehicles24:01 – AI at TfL: Opportunities and Where It Won't Go27:19 – Advice for Cities Around the World28:11 – London's Transport Network in 10 to 15 Years30:16 – Closing RemarksConnect with Us:Website: https://mobilityredefined.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mobility-redefined/Mobility Redefined is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.comHost: Dr. Kaan YildizgozProducer: Mike CartmelExecutive Producer: Darren TurpinSpecial thanks to:Brand design: Tina OlagundoyeDigital Media: Belén Iturrioz CampoMarketing content and Mobility Redefined newsletter: Mike CartmelIf you have a question or comment, email us at [email protected]: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.

Public transport is under pressure to do more with less: cutting emissions, managing ageing infrastructure and meeting rising passenger expectations, all while budgets remain tight. In this episode, Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz speaks with Gautier Brodeo, President of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), about how the sector can meet these demands without losing sight of the people it serves.Gautier shares his view on the biggest challenges facing public transport today, from climate adaptation to workforce shortages, and explains why AI and automation should support staff rather than replace them. He also discusses UITP's priorities for accelerating decarbonisation, the barriers to net zero mobility, and why urban density remains central to building successful transport networks.Whether you lead an authority, an operator, or a supplier, this conversation offers a clear view of where global public transport is heading, and what it will take to get more people choosing it, more often.Chapters:00:00 Welcome and Intro00:17 Meet UITP President Gautier02:01 Biggest Challenges and Trends06:17 UITP Priorities10:12 World Public Transport Day12:11 AI and Digital Investment Focus15:09 Workforce and Future Skills19:42 Net Zero Barriers and Solutions26:09 Mobility Vision for 203528:14 Closing Thoughts and Sign OffConnect with Us:Website: https://mobilityredefined.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mobility-redefined/ Mobility Redefined is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.comHost: Dr. Kaan YildizgozProducer: Mike CartmelExecutive Producer: Darren TurpinSpecial thanks to:Brand design: Tina OlagundoyeDigital Media: Belén Iturrioz CampoMarketing content and Mobility Redefined newsletter: Mike CartmelIf you have a question or comment, email us at [email protected] Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.