In this episode of Mobility Redefined, Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz speaks with Hammam Saab, Vice President for Technical Affairs at Jeddah Transport Company, about the large-scale transformation underway in Saudi Arabia’s second-largest city. As part of Vision 2030, Jeddah is redefining its mobility future with bold investments in electric buses, integrated transport networks, and user-centric services....
In this episode of Mobility Redefined, Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz speaks with Abimbola Akinajo, Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). They explore how LAMATA has redefined urban mobility in Lagos, from sustainable governance and strategic transport planning to funding mechanisms that have ensured the Authority’s success for over 20 years. Abimbola provides...
In Episode 8 of Mobility Redefined, host Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz is joined by Anna-Theresa Korbutt, CEO of Hamburg’s HVV, to explore how innovative leadership is transforming mobility in one of Europe’s most forward-thinking cities. From a uniquely complex governance model managing 28 transport companies to the game-changing Deutschland Ticket, Anna-Theresa reveals the intricacies of delivering...
In this episode of Mobility Redefined, host Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz welcomes Dr. Mohammad Alghamdi, Deputy Mayor for Strategy and Transformation of Medina Municipality. Dr. Alghamdi shares how Medina’s ambitious transport strategy aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, focusing on sustainability, public transport expansion, and smart mobility solutions. Key topics include the city’s Bus Rapid Transit...
Brussels is undergoing a transport revolution, with over 50% of households now car-free. In this episode, Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz speaks with Brieuc de Meeùs, CEO of STIB Brussels, about the city’s ambitious journey towards sustainable mobility. They explore Brussels’ €6 billion investment in metro, tram, and electric bus infrastructure, as well as the pioneering Good...
In this episode of Mobility Redefined, host Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz speaks with Juan Carlos Muñoz, Chile’s Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, about the nation’s journey to sustainable mobility. They discuss Chile’s ambitious 2050 carbon neutrality goal, the electrification of Santiago’s world-leading bus fleet, and efforts to expand these innovations nationwide. Minister Muñoz shares insights on...
Episode Overview: This bonus episode of Mobility Redefined was recorded live at SITCE 2024 in Singapore. Host Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz sits down with Jeremy Yap, Deputy Chief Executive of the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore, to explore the transformative journey of Singapore’s bus system, including the adoption of the bus contracting model and its...
Episode Overview: In this episode of Mobility Redefined, Dr. Kaan Yildizgöz sits down with Roger Vahnberg of Västtrafik to explore how the mobility authority is driving transformative change in the Västra Götaland region of Sweden. From pioneering electrification projects to promoting sustainable supply chains that make a difference, and implementing innovative campaigns, Roger shares valuable...
SITCE 2024 CEO Roundtable: Enhancing Urban Mobility with Digital Innovation – Driving Efficiency and Enhancing Passenger Experience Recorded Live @ SITCE 2024 in Singapore Host: Dr. Kaan Yıldızgöz Panelists: Nadine Lee, CEO and President, DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit), USA Abdullah Naser, Chief Strategy Officer, Kuwait Public Transport Company (KPTC), Kuwait Natasha Zulkifli, Founder and...
Host: Dr. Kaan Yıldızgöz Guest: Marta Serrano Balbuena, Secretary General of Land Transport, Spanish Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility Episode Overview: In this episode of the Mobility Redefined podcast, Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz welcomes Marta Serrano Balbuena, Secretary General of Land Transport at Spain’s Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility. Marta discusses her career journey,...
