Kura, a shared transport specialist, has announced it is partnering with Wayleadr, a last-mile automation firm, to provide a more sustainable commuting solution.
Together, both firms hope to provide a single end-to-end solution for commuters, which they claim can reduce administrative burdens surrounding parking and reduce emissions.
According to Kura, one of its 49-seater coaches can replace an average of 31 cars on the road, making it a suitable transport option for employers looking to reduce their carbon footprint and parking infrastructure.
Wayleadr’s parking solution helps commuters check and book spaces in advance when travelling into the office.
Godfrey Ryan, CEO of Kura, said: “Kura is excited to work with Wayleadr as we share a common vision for how employees will travel sustainably to their workplace.
“We already supply many leading UK companies with smart home to work shuttle buses that reduce business miles and are 100% carbon neutral.
“This partnership with Wayleadr is both smart and sustainable and reinforces commuting via shared transport as the progressive choice for both employer and employee.”
In the UK, transport is responsible for emitting more greenhouse gases than any other sector, three quarters of which come from road vehicles.
Last-mile automation as a commuting solution could therefore be hugely beneficial to environmental targets.
The combination of Kura and Wayleadr’s technology platforms offers a potential solution to the commuter problem. The two claim that, together, they can provide cost savings to the employer, time savings and improved health for employees and less congested roads for local communities.
