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Heathrow pods are go

Heathrow pods are go. Presentation by Fraser Brown, Managing Director Ultra Global PRT. To the doubters, the cynics, the sceptics . The Heathrow pod is open for business. Ultra Global PRT – Heathrow pods are go.

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Heathrow pods are go

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  1. Heathrow pods are go Presentation by Fraser Brown, Managing Director Ultra Global PRT

  2. To the doubters, the cynics, the sceptics • The Heathrow pod is open for business Ultra Global PRT – Heathrow pods are go

  3. To the planners, architects, developers, construction companies, financiers, politicians and environmentalists • The Heathrow pod is open for business Ultra Global PRT – Heathrow pods are go

  4. What do our passengers think of the pods? • “Landed and used the very cool Heathrow pod – they’re even better to use – quicker, easier and greener that the buses to/from the car park” • “I love these things. Best airport transfer devices ever” • “Awesome sci-fi system” • “Pass on my thanks to the team who designed this and also very importantly, the person(s) at BAA who approved this bold leap. It’s absolutely commendable to take charge and move forwards with a new transport system” Ultra Global PRT – Heathrow pods are go

  5. Air Quality Management Area Other location’s issues • Congestion • Space restrictions • Pollution problems • Capacity restrictions • Passenger Service Issues These are the issues faced by other airports, cities, business parks, college & university campuses, and residential areas – which is where our next challenges lie Ultra Global PRT – Heathrow pods are go

  6. What has ultra achieved so far? The Heathrow pod is up, running and since opening on 18 April, has carried nearly 200,000 passengers Once full service was introduced on 7th May the Heathrow car park buses were removed from operation Currently runs: 22 hours weekdays 20 hours Saturday 21 hours Sunday Ultra Global PRT – Heathrow pods are go

  7. How many passenger journeys completed? Average pod customer waiting time from journey request to start of journey is less than 34 seconds – compared to a 5-10 minute wait for a car park bus Ultra Global PRT – Heathrow pods are go

  8. We’ve proved the benefits of a PRT system: • Service • Predictability • No waiting • Reduced journey times • QSM • Environment • Reduced emissions NOX, CO2, PM10 • 50,000 bus trips per year eliminated Ultra Global PRT – Heathrow pods are go

  9. Otherbenefits • Land values and availability • Office rents • Reduction in traffic congestion • Staff productivity • Passenger experience • Sponsorship potential(vehicles and stations) • Advertising • Third party partnerships Ultra Global PRT – Heathrow pods are go

  10. Next steps for Heathrow • BAA to monitor operations, passenger numbers, reliability • Already much loved/established member of Heathrow transport offering • Conduct feasibility work for expansion to T1,2,& 3 Ultra Global PRT – Heathrow pods are go

  11. Onwards and upwards for ultra • Reliability demonstrated – learning curve surmounted • Next time round – installation faster, quicker, more cost effective • Exploring applications around the world with potential partners keen to deploy this innovative technology Ultra Global PRT – Heathrow pods are go

  12. Next steps for PRT movement • We are the proof that it can and does work and passengers love us • PRT operators need to create • - Awareness of the PRT option • - System as a valid choice • - Strong business case • - Realistic & comparable costings • - Credible companies that can provide and deliver Ultra Global PRT – Heathrow pods are go

  13. Heathrow pods are go! Any questions? Ultra Global PRT – Heathrow pods are go

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