National Express Transport Solutions, the private coach hire arm of National Express, has partnered with Liftango to launch Trio - an innovative passenger transport technology that is set to revolutionise the future of shared mobility solutions. 

Making its debut at the Business Travel Show Europe (28 & 29 June), Trio enables the bespoke design and development of passenger transport services for corporate clients and local authorities.  

The solution combines the scale and transport management expertise of National Express Transport Solutions with Liftango’s data-driven technology platform including; demand-responsive transport (DRT) technology, passenger application and management information. Trio uses advanced modelling techniques to analyse travel patterns and transport inequity to create a tailored solution that has sustainability at the heart of its offering.  

Reflecting the brand’s ethos, Trio comprises three stages of bespoke end-to-end product solution to include sustainable fleet operations, dynamic scheduling optimisation and real-time ticketing and booking technology, complemented by a dedicated account servicing team. 

Tony Taylor, Sales and Business Development Director at National Express Transport Solutions, said: “As leaders in providing fully managed bus and coach transportation solutions for a variety of businesses, local authorities and large events, we recognise there’s a growing demand from clients looking for a smart turnkey solution to support their transport needs and encourage more sustainable choices. Our partnership with Liftango allows us to use innovative technology to build bespoke passenger travel that is efficient and sustainable with everything hosted on a single, smart platform.” 

Kevin Orr, Liftango’s CEO, said: "The Liftango team is delighted to be partnering with National Express Transport Solutions to deliver the technology platform behind their new innovative passenger transport solution, Trio. We’re driven to provide more people with access to transport options, and we're excited to leverage the scale and transport management expertise of National Express to bring this powerful partnership to new heights in the corporate market." 

To learn more about Trio, head over to https://nxts.nationalexpress.com/trio