Mobility Redefined

About Mobility Redefined

The public transport industry is undergoing rapid change, from decarbonisation and sustainability goals to the fast-paced evolution of digital technology. Mobility Redefined is the podcast for senior managers, executives, and decision-makers who are leading this transformation. Hosted by Dr Kaan Yildizgöz, Executive Director at Modaxo, each episode brings expert insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the transport sector today. From digitalisation and workforce development to customer-centric innovations, this podcast covers the critical issues shaping the future of mobility. Why Listen? As a leader in public transport, you play a crucial role in building sustainable cities, fostering economic growth, and enhancing quality of life. Mobility Redefined provides practical solutions, forward-thinking strategies, and visionary ideas to help you stay ahead of trends and lead your organisation into the future. With experience in public and private sectors, UITP and now Modaxo, Dr Yildizgöz brings a global perspective on transport policy, innovation, and leadership. He has also published two public transport books and spoken or trained in more than 70 countries around the world. Key Topics Include: • Decarbonisation and sustainability in transport • The role of AI, IoT, and data in transforming operations • Leadership and workforce development • Global case studies on mobility innovations • Enhancing passenger experience and public-private collaboration Whether you’re managing a transport network, developing mobility technology, or shaping urban policies, Mobility Redefined equips you with the knowledge and tools to lead in the evolving world of transport. Subscribe today and find more insights at mobilityredefined.com. Episodes are available on all major platforms—just search Mobility Redefined.

Publisher

Modaxo

Category

business · government · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Oct 2024

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Prague's Transport Evolution: A Conversation with Jan Barchanek, DPP Transport Director

   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. Chapters 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:17 Meet Jan Barchanek 01:23 Career Journey at DPP 03:32 Running Transit in Historic Prague 05:41 Affordable Fares and Night Service 07:07 Smart Bus Electrification Strategy 09:57 Digitalization and Driverless Metro 11:30 Integrated Transport with ROPID 13:32 Workforce Training and Change 17:11 Vision for 2030 and Beyond 19:38 Final Takeaway and Outro Connect with Us: Website: https://mobilityredefined.com (https://mobilityredefined.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mobility-redefined/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mobility-redefined/) Mobility Redefined is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.com (https://www.modaxo.com/) Host: Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz Producer: Mike Cartmel Executive Producer: Darren Turpin Special thanks to: Brand design: Tina Olagundoye Digital Media: Belén Iturrioz Campo Marketing content and Mobility Redefined newsletter: Mike Cartmel If you have a question or comment, email us at mike.cartmel@modaxo.com (mailto:mike.cartmel@modaxo.com) 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.

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   CEO Roundtable: Mobility at a Crossroads | Recorded Live @ InnoTrans, Berlin 2026

   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. Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:31 Meet the Panel 02:31 Sao Paulo Regulation Shift 05:05 Barcelona Fare Discounts 07:47 Luxembourg Goes Fare Free 09:48 Melbourne Fares and Ageing Trams 14:13 Concessions and Passenger Impact 16:58 Barcelona Governance and Integration 20:35 Luxembourg Electric Bus Lessons 24:06 Predictive Maintenance with Data 27:35 Ten Year Priorities Round 33:45 Wrap Up and Modaxo Closing 36:07 Final Thanks and Subscribe Connect with Us: Website: https://mobilityredefined.com (https://mobilityredefined.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mobility-redefined/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mobility-redefined/) Mobility Redefined is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.com (https://www.modaxo.com/) Host: Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz Producer: Mike Cartmel Executive Producer: Darren Turpin Special thanks to: Brand design: Tina Olagundoye Digital Media: Belén Iturrioz Campo Marketing content and Mobility Redefined newsletter: Mike Cartmel If you have a question or comment, email us at mike.cartmel@modaxo.com (mailto:mike.cartmel@modaxo.com) 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.

3. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Leading the Way in Global Mobility Solutions with Bill Delaney, Modaxo's Chief Executive Officer

   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. Chapters 00:00 Welcome 00:41 Meet Bill Delaney 01:45 Bill’s Path in Transit Tech 03:17 What Modaxo Is 04:49 Global Scale, Local Autonomy 07:39 Ecosystem Across the Journey 10:53 Two Billion Journeys Goal 12:18 Aviation Expansion 13:13 Forever Home Promise 14:40 People and Leadership Growth 17:05 AI Strategy and Procurement 19:07 Mobility 5.0 Vision 20:12 Favourite Modes and Integration 22:21 Close Connect with Us: Website: https://mobilityredefined.com (https://mobilityredefined.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mobility-redefined/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mobility-redefined/) Mobility Redefined is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.com (https://www.modaxo.com/) Host: Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz Producer: Mike Cartmel Executive Producer: Darren Turpin Special thanks to: Brand design: Tina Olagundoye Digital Media: Belén Iturrioz Campo Marketing content and Mobility Redefined newsletter: Mike Cartmel If you have a question or comment, email us at mike.cartmel@modaxo.com (mailto:mike.cartmel@modaxo.com) 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.

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• Alexandra Reinagl
• Jonida Halili
• Maria Albuquerque
• Andy Lord
• Dalene Campbell

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YouTube views

219

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

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Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

32

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