Access to Cities for Coaches and Long Distance Bus Services
The Future of Coach

Access to Cities for Coaches and Long Distance Bus Services

Digital Mobility Solutions
The Future of Coach
Bus System Management for Authorities
Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Europe/Brussels
Busworld Congress – ZEB Conference | Busworld Congress – ZEB Conference
English
About
This session is in collaboration with POLIS.

The session will address key issues such as traffic management, environmental impact, and the integration of these services with existing urban transport infrastructure. Discussions will focus on balancing the needs of tourists, local residents, and businesses while ensuring efficient and sustainable mobility. The session will also examine regulatory frameworks, urban planning strategies, and best practices for facilitating smooth and accessible coach services. Ultimately, it aims to foster solutions that enhance the travel experience while supporting the vitality of cities.

Speakers

Andrea Bottone

Amministratore UnicoPISA

Chiara Di Majo

Head of International Project and SustainabilityRome, Servizi por la Mobilità

Tim Fairhurst

General DirectorETOA

Tomas Jelinek

Umbrella HolidayUmbrella Holidays & GPN Czechoslovakia

Bart Lannoo

Innovation DirectorBe-Mobile

Taj Salam

National Chair PassengerEuropean Transport Workers Federation

Johanna Salomonsson Lind

SVP & Head of People Transport SolutionsScania Group

Isabelle Vandoorne

Acting Head of Unit Innovation & ResearchEuropean Commission - DG Move

Soline Whooley

Senior Manager Public AffairsFlixbus

Moderators

Ivo Cré

Director for Policy Activities & EU Research & Innovation ProgramsPOLIS